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roblynn51
Aug 8, 2010, 07:59 AM
Accidentally shorted my alternator my lights work charge light comes on truck won't start now what?

Stratmando
Aug 8, 2010, 08:03 AM
May be a Fuse or Fusible link.
Most Vehicles don't need and Alternator to run.
Head Lights bright? What works/ what doesn't?

TxGreaseMonkey
Aug 8, 2010, 08:25 AM
Test all under hood and under dash fuses with a test light or multimeter:

https://www.askmehelpdesk.com/cars-trucks/faq-how-troubleshoot-repair-maintain-hondas-selected-other-vehicles-46563-3.html#post252145

Hopefully, you did not short out the ECM. This link should help:

https://www.askmehelpdesk.com/cars-trucks/faq-how-troubleshoot-repair-maintain-hondas-selected-other-vehicles-46563-11.html#post2123675