2009 Mazda 5 Fuse issue?

Tiny
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  • 2009 MAZDA 5
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Replacing my wife's battery on a dark night. Got the battery turned around. Unfortunately hooked the positive to the negative terminal, and just touched the negative to the positive terminal before I got a big spark and realized what I had done. Got it installed correctly. Now, I get lights, windows, door locks, but when I turn the ignition, it won't try to engage the engine nor do I get the radio to turn on (though the heater/AC works)

I had seen where the 120amp fuse will blow if you install the battery incorrectly. Does that sound consistent with the issues I have now? I'd like to save a small town and diagnostic, if possible, if it's just a fuse that I can replace. Thanks!
Friday, March 6th, 2015 AT 10:08 AM

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Tiny
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Yes, there are main fuses that can cause this. They are located under the hood of the vehicle in the power distribution box. Open it, and inspect all primary fuses.
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Friday, March 6th, 2015 AT 10:10 AM
Tiny
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I'll check that tonight, thanks very much.

Jason
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Friday, March 6th, 2015 AT 10:13 AM
Tiny
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Let me know what you find.
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Friday, March 6th, 2015 AT 10:17 AM

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