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It may have done some damage to anything that runs at all times.. Wireless locks, radio, computer systems and the Alternator could all have been hurt. The length of time the battery was on wrong makes a big difference as there is some protection on all this equipment.
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What if you hook up battery backwards on 2006 Honda Odyssey. Now that it's installed properly and the battery still works nothing works on the car except the horn. Car won't turn on. Fuses are fine.?
I would check the weiring harness from the car to the starter
Car is overheating after rep the thermastat?
You may have installed the thermostat backwards.
What happens if you connect a car battery backwards?
it will arch out and melt the knobs on your battery and your cables
How can you tell what damage was done by putting in car battery backwards?
Car battery charges can check the damage done to the actual battery but to the entire car is another story
What happens if you connect the ground wire to the terminal and the red wire to the - terminal on the car battery ie connect the battery backwards but did not start the car?
once a battery is connected even if the key is not in the ignition, there is always power at certain points in your car. Connecting a battery backwards will not start your car, but it can and will fry the wires to your starter.
What do you do if you hook up a car battery backwards?
Turn it the other way.
Can you drive a car with the battery in backwards?
As long as the cables are connected properly.
I have an older vehicle, can I still get a car CD player installed ?
Yes they can be installed in any car or truck that has a good battery.
What happens when you put your car battery in backwards?
When you connect the battery backwards you can cause major damage. You can blow the alternator or its fusible link. You can destroy electronics, particularly the various computers - and these are not cheap.
Could alternator drain battery when car is not running?
If the alternator is installed incorrectly, yes, it can drain the battery.
How do you fix fried wires after connecting a car battery backwards?
Replace the wiring that was burnt.
Remote car starter stopped working after a new battery was installed How do you get it to work again?
If the remote car starter stopped working after a new battery was installed in the remote, the remote needs to be reprogrammed. If the remote starter stopped working after a new battery was installed in the vehicle, the computer might need to be reset by disconnecting the battery for a few minutes.
