Not starting 02 Vue. Went out an hour ago and all was fine just now went to go out and no start, no power, wont even click. Lights are very dim but have had no problem in the past.

sounds like the ign. switch just gave up or the steering wheel lock is keeping the ign. from turning .jiggle the steering wheel while turning the key to the off position , Good Luck

This evening, turn on the headlights. If the lights do not come on or are dim, it's likely the battery isn't charged. If the headlights get dimmer when you turn on the A/C or fan on high, then it's likely the battery is not charged well enough. That means either the battery is dead or the alternator is not charging the battery. I presume it is brutually cold (well below freezing) where you are. Test the battery with a voltmeter. 12V is the norm when the car is off. If car is below 12 V, then hook battery up to a charger for several hours or overnight, preferably with the battery in a warm place. If you can get battery voltage back to 12V by charging it, battery is fine and alternator may be bad. When car is running and alternator is working, you should get 15V; othewrwise, alternator is probably bad.

make sure you put the right battery in your car.

Check the battery and the battery cables.

Seems to be having problems with the alternator. Alternator itself can be bad, but also the voltage regulator, which sits inside the PCM (powertrain control module).
Don´t continue using with battery voltage around the 10V, because it will ruin your battery as well. Completely charge the battery with an external battery charger and let the alternator be checked out first.

I ran into the problem and it was corrosion on the battery terminals. on the inside against the battery. also check the the terminals for good connection.
Stay warm

This sounds like a bad battery, take the car to your local auto parts store. Have them check the battery. If there is some other problem they can trouble shoot the charging / starting system also.

this sounds like bad battery conections. take a part the terminals and clean off the corrosion. more than likely the is some corrosion that is hidden and once everything is clean and tight it should fix your problem.

high five you fixed it. thats what i like to call a WAG diagnostic... Wild *** Guess

Hi Dianna
I would look at the cables from the battery, possible that one of them has a break in causing the car not to start. I had that same type problem with my 02 Nissan and that was the solution.

Hope this helps

Matt