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post Dec 20, 2008 - 12:41 AM
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RavenAegis45

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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 kindasad.gif
 
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post 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.


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post Dec 20, 2008 - 2:22 AM
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QUOTE (lagos @ Dec 20, 2008 - 1:17 AM) *
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?

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