Dec 20, 2008 - 12:41 AM
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Enthusiast ![]() ![]() Joined Jun 25, '08 From CA Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
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 - 3:57 AM
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yeah again, check the rest of the fuses.
there are some really big 100amp ones in your main fuse box that you should check too. -------------------- 15PSI - 30MPG - Megasquirt Tuned
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Dec 20, 2008 - 10:12 AM
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yeah again, check the rest of the fuses. there are some really big 100amp ones in your main fuse box that you should check too. the 100amp alt fuse is probably the one blown. It's not simple to change, it's bolted into the box. Check if it's blown, then buy a new one at autozone and take the fuse box apart -------------------- |
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
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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