battery cables got swapped and wont start

2003 MAZDA MPV
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KOOLBEANS22`
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I have a 2003 mazda mpv. the battery was replaced but the positive was put on the negative and vice versa, now the car want crank? I found 3 abs fuses blown, how can I find out what blew the fuses?
Jun 25, 2011 at 2:03 PM
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KHLOW2008
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Reversly connecting the battery terminals would blow the fuses.
Jun 25, 2011 at 9:13 PM
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RASMATAZ
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The overload caused the fuses to blow-
Jun 25, 2011 at 9:26 PM
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KOOLBEANS22`
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we replaced the abs fuse and it blows the new one? how can we find a short in the abs circuit?
Jun 27, 2011 at 3:56 AM
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RASMATAZ
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If you don't have an electrical experience it can be a nightmare to find it-try disconnecting wiring connector from the ABS unit one at a time and see what connector doesn't blow the fuse.
Jun 27, 2011 at 5:42 AM
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