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clickoo · Oct 1, 2006, 04:14 AM

Hi there,

I've got a strange problem with my rover and I was wondering if anybody can help me out.

I travel quite a lot and don't use my car very often. I was travelling a lot these last three months and didn't use my car at all. Today, I decided to start it and I found out that battery was dead. I've got a battery charger; so I connected it with my car battery and tried to start. It seems that I connected the leads incorrectly (+ with -) and the car alarm went off. I disconnacted the leads quickly and then connected them properly this time. The dashboard lights functioned correctly; except that the car won't start at all. If the polarity of car battery was reveresed, nothing should work; right? However on board lights are working just fine. It just wouldn't start.

Any help would be highly appreciated.

Thanks.
Kase.

TxGreaseMonkey · Oct 1, 2006, 12:56 PM

Turn ignition ON, set multimeter to DCV, and check all under-hood and under-dash fuses. If that doesn't reveal a blown fuse, disconnect the negative battery cable (or remove the backup fuse) for 20 seconds to reset your ECM; then, try to start the car.

TURKEY-POINT · Oct 1, 2006, 06:43 PM

Lights Will Work On A Reverse Polarity Situation. I Agree With The Greasemonkey Though. Disconect Your Battery, Or Maybe Try Another On If You Have Acces To One. If Not Use A Digital Multimeter On Your Battery. Red To + Black To Neg. Set To Dcv 20. Your Meter Will Read The Voltage With A [- ] In front Of The Digits If The Battery Has Gone Reverse Polarity. They Can Be Changed Back, But I Won't Elaborate On The Procedure. Take It To A Credible Auto Electric Shop.