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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 - 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.


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post Dec 20, 2008 - 10:12 AM
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QUOTE (lagos @ Dec 20, 2008 - 3:57 AM) *
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 smile.gif


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