I was working on my 1995 Mazda mx6 v6. IIn the process of removing the alternator, I apparently left the negative battery cable connected (me=moron) and while I was disconnecting the alternator I touched the wrench to both the alternator ground wire and the engine block. There was a spark. I disconnected my battery and finished the job. Well after everything was connected and the new alternator back in, I went to start my engine , but I'm not getting any power. None of the lights will even come on. I've checked the fuses and they are fine. Did I just jack up my battery or is there something more serious going on?
Thanks
2007-01-24 18:19:37 · 8 answers · asked by Psionyx 3 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
YOu probably shorted out the main relay. its in the relay box... the cover tells you which one it is.....
2007-01-24 18:29:42 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It seems that your battery is not providing any supply. Check your battery with a volt meter. It should be producing at least 12 volts. Another simple way is to test your horn without turning on the ignition switch. If the horn still works, there is supply from the battery. The horn draws power directly from the battery. If there's nothing wrong with your battery, maybe the starter solenoid connected to your ignition switch is damaged. Because you mentioned non of the lights came on.
2007-01-24 18:33:15 · answer #2 · answered by Howard Teo 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
appears like your alternator isn't charging the battery. while the motor vehicle is "ordinary", you're able to see the fool gentle for the alternator do away with darkness from once you're beginning the motor vehicle.... while the secret's became to the initiating place and the engine is being became via the starter. This tells you that the sunshine bulb that's the alternator indicator isn't burned out. That way, once you do have a subject with the alternator, the sunshine will gentle after which you will understand which you have an alternator subject.
2016-12-16 12:59:31 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, you cooked your battery, test it, Im right, right? I accidentaly touched the posts on my honda. Fusible link was passed. Changed battery and its fine, I think I also hurt my alternator or at least my voltage regulator because rpms drop when I turn on lights, defroster, etc.
2007-01-26 13:34:01 · answer #4 · answered by Amber M 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sounds like you corked a fusible link,
they are like fuses but made of wire which melts when it receives an over-current
2007-01-25 03:34:29 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
check main fuse or fuseable link (looks like a wire but is a special wire that will blow like a fuse)
do not try to repair a fuseable link --- replace it
2007-01-24 18:37:39 · answer #6 · answered by grumpy0282 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yea I agree with Andy
2007-01-24 19:49:06 · answer #7 · answered by LSD 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
check your relays, but you may have shorted out your pcm. do an electrical diagnostic
2007-01-24 18:35:25 · answer #8 · answered by mercury_marsh 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋