I did a stupid thing, now I need help!
I reversed the polarity of my new battery in my 87 Honda Accord, when installing it. I didnt notice until I tried to start the car. It wont start now, obviously. It doesn't try to turn over at all, no click at all. The head lights work, but the radio and power windows do not work when key is turned on at all.
Is there a quick list of specific places to check for failed components, after doing something this stupid. I checked the basic fuses in the fuse box. Is there a battery fuse? I heard something about a 'main relay', and I think I can find that one. Any other suggestions would be greatly appreciated. :confused: |
try running the CEL codes. seee what it comes up with.
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Running CEL codes? I assume this is something easier done in a shop with a diagnostics computer. I am just wondering if it would be better just to bring it in and let the local mechanics have their way with my wallet on this one.
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Originally Posted by OldHondaOwner
I reversed the polarity of my new battery in my 87 Honda Accord, when installing it. I didnt notice until I tried to start the car. It wont start now, obviously. It doesn't try to turn over at all, no click at all. The head lights work, but the radio and power windows do not work when key is turned on at all.
Is there a quick list of specific places to check for failed components, after doing something this stupid. I checked the basic fuses in the fuse box. Is there a battery fuse? I heard something about a 'main relay', and I think I can find that one. Any other suggestions would be greatly appreciated. :confused: |
I talked to a mechanic, he said to try changing the main fuse before towing it down there to have it looked at. I am just not sure if the 'main relay' is the same as the 'main fuse'. Someone else on a different forum suggested the main relay. Either way, where am I looking for this 'main fuse' and/or 'main relay'. Can anyone help?
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Originally Posted by OldHondaOwner
I talked to a mechanic, he said to try changing the main fuse before towing it down there to have it looked at. I am just not sure if the 'main relay' is the same as the 'main fuse'. Someone else on a different forum suggested the main relay. Either way, where am I looking for this 'main fuse' and/or 'main relay'. Can anyone help?
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Originally Posted by OldHondaOwner
Running CEL codes? I assume this is something easier done in a shop with a diagnostics computer. I am just wondering if it would be better just to bring it in and let the local mechanics have their way with my wallet on this one.
98CoupeV6, check the Accord forum. |
im with 98CoupeV6
ive heard of this similar problem somewhere here....i belive it was the main fuse that was fried. try replacing it and see what happens.
good luck |
Originally Posted by DaNnYsEvEn
ive heard of this similar problem somewhere here....i belive it was the main fuse that was fried. try replacing it and see what happens.
good luck |
just change the battery fuse, thats it. if u wanna know before buyin the fuse. just put 2 wire on both side of the fuse and try startin the engine
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there is a main FUSE, it should be in the under hood fuse box. its a bigger fuse than the others. the main RELAY has to do you with your fuse injection and fule pump.
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beeek is right i did the same thing once because the shit was labeled i was in a rush and didn't route the cables to the starter and ground and blew the BATTERY FUSE.
check that...then the Main Relay. Good luck |
Originally Posted by beeek9
just change the battery fuse, thats it. if u wanna know before buyin the fuse. just put 2 wire on both side of the fuse and try startin the engine
Originally Posted by sleepee
beeek is right i did the same thing once because the shit was labeled i was in a rush and didn't route the cables to the starter and ground and blew the BATTERY FUSE.
check that...then the Main Relay. Good luck |
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