Dec 20, 2008 - 12:41 AM
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				So my battery was on its dying breathe and I went to get a new one, In my haste i accidently grabbed a battery that although looked like the one I had, but had its terminals reversed. Well stupid me plugged it in and cranked the Engine once. Well seeing my car didnt start I looked at the Battery and seen I had the terminals backwards. I exhanged it for the right one and welli figured the damage was done. I replaced several fuses that had burnt out, thinking that it maybe i was lucky enough to only have that done but well most of the fuses i replaced are ok but a few burn out the moment the terminals touch. After towing my car home I asked some friends and family what might I need to change. My dad says the whole Alternator cuz the regulator might be blown but i just wanted to get some honest opinions on what damage am I looking at? 
			
			
					
		And yes I realize I am a complete moron for rushing  | 
	
 RavenAegis45   I made a Severe Noob Mistake!   Dec 20, 2008 - 12:41 AM
 
 lagos   Check the fuses in the engine bay as well as the o...   Dec 20, 2008 - 1:17 AM
 
 RavenAegis45   QUOTE (lagos @ Dec 20, 2008 - 1:17 A...   Dec 20, 2008 - 2:22 AM
 
 trdproven   Check the fuse under your hood with the label ...   Dec 20, 2008 - 2:29 AM
 
 lagos   yeah again, check the rest of the fuses. 
there ar...   Dec 20, 2008 - 3:57 AM
 
 Batman722   QUOTE (lagos @ Dec 20, 2008 - 3:57 A...   Dec 20, 2008 - 10:12 AM
 
 Rayme   A friend of mine shorted his tercel by boosting it...   Dec 20, 2008 - 10:20 AM
 
 RavenAegis45   QUOTE (Rayme @ Dec 20, 2008 - 10:20 ...   Dec 21, 2008 - 6:51 PM
 
 RavenAegis45   So the big 100amp fuses? are they the big ones wit...   Dec 20, 2008 - 4:06 PM
 
 Cutrara   the clear ones are what you are looking for, the s...   Dec 20, 2008 - 5:43 PM
 
 lagos   QUOTE (RavenAegis45 @ Dec 20, 2008 - 4...   Dec 20, 2008 - 7:22 PM
 
 RavenAegis45   ok so the 100 amp fuse is burned, i can see the br...   Dec 21, 2008 - 3:33 PM
 
 RavenAegis45   oh and will replacing the 100 amp fuse keep the sm...   Dec 21, 2008 - 3:36 PM
 
 Capone   Unfortunately i made this same exact mistake when ...   Dec 21, 2008 - 8:34 PM
 
 Cutrara   you have to be careful when installing a battery a...   Dec 22, 2008 - 12:41 PM
 
 RavenAegis45   yeah its a very hard lesson I've had to learn ...   Dec 22, 2008 - 4:12 PM![]() ![]()  | 
	
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