 I made a Severe Noob Mistake!, Battery, Alternator |
 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 22, 2008 - 4:12 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Jun 25, '08 From CA Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
yeah its a very hard lesson I've had to learn
Thankfully I'll take notice every time I change my battery from now on |
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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 |
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