2009 Mazda 5 Fuse issue?

2009 MAZDA 5
75,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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BLKDYMND
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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!
Mar 6, 2015 at 10:08 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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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.
Mar 6, 2015 at 10:10 AM
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BLKDYMND
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I'll check that tonight, thanks very much.

Jason
Mar 6, 2015 at 10:13 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Let me know what you find.
Mar 6, 2015 at 10:17 AM
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