After he installed the battery the car wouldn''t start; so I got it towed to a friends and tried to jump it a few times. A few days later, I had my mechanic come look at it (tonight). He informed me that the battery was on backwards. Then he gave me a jump and my truck …
After he installed the battery the car wouldn''t start; so I got it towed to a friends and tried to jump it a few times. A few days later, I had my mechanic come look at it (tonight). He informed me that the battery was on backwards. Then he gave me a jump and my truck …
I installed a brand new battery and tried to start the bike. Nothing. No lights, nothing. I looked over my connections and low and behold, RED to BLACK and BLACK to RED! AAAAH! This new battery is a Mottobatt with four posts so you can install however you like. I was so eager to start the bike I didn''t check it.
1997 - 2003 F150 - Installed battery backwards, truck wont start. - Ok bone headed move I know, installed battery backwards, tried to start, wouldnt lol, disconnected battery and connected right way, replaced 1 of the mega fuse''s, checked fuses in power distro box, and under dash, still wont crank. any help much...
HELP: Installed battery on backwards. Jump to Latest 10K views 21 replies 7 participants last post by Texas Oct 28, 2008. T. Texas Discussion starter 20 posts · Joined 2008 Add to quote; Only show this user #1 · Oct 21, 2008. Hello everyone, I have a major issue, due to myself being careless I installed my battery on backwards. ...
My father-in-law has both a Case 211-B and a Farmall Cub and on both them he installed the batteries backwards, i.e. negative ground. Consequently neither... (800) 853-2651 ... and if not, it may be a wiring or battery or grounding problem. The hot battery voltage may be taken off the VR''s BAT terminal or the starter post or the battery …
3. Now that all fuses and maxi fuses are tested, try to start the car. If it wont crank over or the engine cranks over but not start it is time to scan the CAN system for trouble codes to see what codes are stored. This can point to any modules such as the security system computer, BCM or PCM that may have shorted out during the event. …
Hello everyone. This is sort of an embarrassing first post, but I accidentally installed my battery backwards today... After a very brief fireworks show on the positive battery terminal and some head scratching, I turned it around and installed it correctly. However, the truck is now DOA, and has no power to anything.
installed battery backwards; 1968-Present E-Series Van/Cutaway/Chassis Econolines. E150, E250, E350, E450 and E550 installed battery backwards. Reply Subscribe . Thread Tools Search this Thread #1 02-21-2016, 01:44 PM ...
Now since the jeep sat for few months, the battery was dead. We removed the battery and took it to AutoZone to have it checked. Believe it or not, there where no positive or negative marking on the terminals. We told the counter person how it was installed in the jeep and which side had been connected to the negative cable....
Once you connected the battery backwards you very quickly fried the diodes in your alternator. Since diodes are damaged nearly instantly I am not sure a fusible link would have helped even if one had been installed. They are simply a short section of smaller wire that melts like a fuse. The wires inside an alternator are smaller than any ...
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Battery backwards? Jump to Latest 3K views 6 replies 7 participants last post by mikeinri May 3, 2017. H. Hans Gruber Discussion starter 18 posts · Joined 2013 Add to quote; Only show this user #1 · Apr 28, 2017. Hello, I just bought a new battery, but when I got it home I realized that the positive and negative terminals are on the opposite ...
Pre-Power Stroke Diesel (7.3L IDI & 6.9L) - Battery installed backwards. What do I need to fix? - I picked up a ''91 f250 idi non turbo for $2500 on Christmas day, drove 700 miles home and been tinkering on this old tub slowly over the last week or so Today was replacing the 11 year old stock batteries with two 1150cca...
What happens if you put battery in backwards? Putting in the battery in the wrong way and starting your car can kill your battery. In most cases, the damage to your battery will be visible as the stuff inside the battery will spill and create a mess. Solution: The first thing to do if your car won''t start because of a dead battery is to ...
I then realized that I had the battery in backwards, as the negative terminal was too small for the positive post. I then turned the battery around and hooked it up properly. ... I have done the same thing, installed a battery backwards into a 2008 mazda3 and cannot find this 150amp fuse mentioned. Im having the samd symptoms as …
battery installed backwards. Jump to Latest 4K views 10 replies 5 participants last post by 13diamonds Sep 26, 2009. 13diamonds Discussion starter 146 posts · Joined 2009 Add to quote; Only show this user #1 · Sep 26, 2009. Hi i''m posting for a friend who has just bought a 3000gt. ...
It is easy to connect a battery backwards and it happens more than you think, so don''t feel bad if you are here for that reason. Your car has safeguards built in to …
Battery damage: Connecting a car battery backwards can cause irreversible damage, leading to costly repairs or the need for a replacement. Voltage surge: Reversing the polarity can result in a sudden surge of electrical current, potentially damaging sensitive components like the alternator, starter motor, or even the vehicle''s computer system.
If you connect a car battery backwards, the first thing you should do is disconnect the battery and then reconnect it the correct way. If you don''t disconnect the battery, you could cause a fire or other damage to your vehicle. What Are The Dangers Of Connecting A Car Battery Backwards? When you connect a car battery backwards, the resulting ...
hello. So, we have a 92 lexus Pink show model TU? put battery in backwards. Engine spun over only. wiper''s came on. Next day realized what happened. battery was dead. put a charge on it and, car started with no power to windows or lights. ... battery installed backwards battery installed backwards. By Marcus94501 November …
Car battery was dead, so my buddy grabbed a spare battery that had been on a charger for some time that he uses for some sort of tile cutter. Anyways, he grabbed the battery from our shop, set it on the ground in front of my car, on a 2X4 and connected the pos and neg up on that. then connected the neg to my car''s pos, and the …
OP, I''m familiar with your pain and as embarrassing as it is for me to admit, I''ve done this. A few years ago I bought an Optima battery and installed it backwards in mine. It was dusk and I just put the battery in with the posts on the same side as the original. I found out quickly that + and - were opposite on the new battery.
My stock battery would be dead all the time at about 20 months old. One night I jumped it in the dark and hooked it up backwards for about 1/2 second and it of course sparked. That was the last straw and I got the battery replaced next day, no farther problems. Use a multimeter to check resistance on the large starter fuse.
Hello, all new to the forums for Lexus. I was installing a battery on my 2014 IS250 F sport and installed it backward (negative to positive). The terminal sparked and started honking for 5 seconds or so and that''s when I took it …
If you''ve connected a battery of reverse polarity that got damaged, connect a normal battery in place of it. 2. Blown Fuse. If changing the battery doesn''t solve the issue on its own, the next thing you should look at is the fuse.
Re: Battery was hooked up BACKWARDS.. welcome to iboats. whats done was done so its time to work out whats wrong. a engine requires fuel/air/spark to run buy a spark tester and see if you have a spark will be the best place to start (you can do it the old fashion way by using a plug in a pair of insulated pliers and touching the threads …
A fully-charged battery should readd 12.72 volts. See if it will charge up to that value, Don''t check the voltage until the battery charger has been disconnected for 40-60 minutes, or else it will reaad high due to surface charge. If you can''t get it to charge up to at least 12.5 volts with a home battery charger, get a new battery.
If you''re sure the battery was connected backwards, checking the fusible links like Rod Knox mentioned is a good start. Also look at the fuse box(es) and check for …
OK, I''ve spent most of last night and some of this morning going over threads about reversing the polarity of a tractor''s electrical system by installing the battery ''backward'', i.e., connecting the negative terminal of the battery to the chassis of the tractor thereby making it a negative ground system when it has all the parts to be a positive …