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 |
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Dec 20, 2008 - 1:17 AM
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Check the fuses in the engine bay as well as the ones inside the car to the left of your steering wheel.
You really cant damage anything, as every connection is fused. If you had somehow damaged your alternator, then you would still be able to start and run your for for about and hour just off the battery, so I dont think thats your problem. -------------------- 15PSI - 30MPG - Megasquirt Tuned
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Dec 20, 2008 - 2:22 AM
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Enthusiast ![]() ![]() Joined Jun 25, '08 From CA Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Check the fuses in the engine bay as well as the ones inside the car to the left of your steering wheel. You really cant damage anything, as every connection is fused. If you had somehow damaged your alternator, then you would still be able to start and run your for for about and hour just off the battery, so I dont think thats your problem. really, well what happened was my car would start and run fine, but nothing in the caban would work, no guages, power windows, locks, radio, none of the lights would work and the shifter wouldn't move even if i pressed on the brakes. I don't know what it could be? maybe a relay? |
RavenAegis45 I made a Severe Noob Mistake! Dec 20, 2008 - 12:41 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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