1993 Civic Jumper Cables Crossed

EBMathieu · #1 Feb 1, 2006, 05:15 PM

We tried to Jump the car, but of course broke the golden rule, DON'T CROSS THE WIRES!!! Now there is nothing happening after i have switched in a Brand New Battery. Are there some simple test i can do to check, or is it too late for anything?

CroCivic91 · Feb 1, 2006, 06:49 PM

I guess the first thing i'd do is check all fuses and replace any that are burnt. If that doesn't work, see if any wires are burnt.

applguy · Feb 1, 2006, 09:00 PM

I'm not a auto mechanic, but I did make a similar mistake on one of my cars years ago. When I did it, it fried the voltage regulator. I assume that battery voltage can fluctuate at different times, and for that reason I think that is why the regulator is there. Maybe a question for an auto parts person. They may be able to shed light on if your car has one and where it is if it does.

tip302327 · Jul 16, 2007, 11:04 AM

Check the main fuse in the under hood fuse box. (and all others) I am sure you will find it burnt.

FixHondas · Jul 16, 2007, 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by EBMathieu

We tried to Jump the car, but of course broke the golden rule, DON'T CROSS THE WIRES!!! Now there is nothing happening after i have switched in a Brand New Battery. Are there some simple test i can do to check, or is it too late for anything?

MAin fuse - underhood.

It's held in with screws.

poopstar · Jan 17, 2008, 12:59 PM

the exact same thing happened to me. u just needa change the 80A fuse in the fusebox under thte hood. you probably wasted your money gettin a new battery though



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