1995 Jeep Yj Went Jump Start Due Low Battery Realized Reversed Pos And Neg

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Went to jump start due to a low battery. Realized I reversed the pos. & neg. but only after trying to jump. It blew several fuses including the large 50amp. Now it turns over fine but won't start when the engine is very cold. Park it in a warm garage & she fires up fine however, continues to blow the 50amp fuse when the electrical sys. is put under a demanding load. What could it be?
Mar 21, 2013 at 6:56 PM
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the start of many issues. crossing the cables puts a voltage surge out that computers and modules hate. you need to have the entire system checked for burned, melted connectors, bad modules/computers. keep your fingers crossed it is not the beginning of a long expensive repair

Roy
Mar 21, 2013 at 7:05 PM
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