1999 Acura CL car wont turn on no power at all

1999 ACURA CL
175,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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AARONSCHUCK
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Me and my friend disconnected the system in my car and he touched the exhaust manifold to the positive on the alternator which caused it to arch and I immediately went to try and turn it on. The engine didn't crank and the interior lights nor any of the dash lights would come on. I checked the alternator and the screw is burnt. The only thing I can think is replacing the alternator, check the fuses, or my electrical system of the car is completely fried. If its a fuse what chat controls all the power in the car? Or you think the alternator would cause that? The battery still has power so I know that's fine
Mar 27, 2010 at 2:50 PM
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KHLOW2008
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Hi aaronschuck,

Check the main fuses in under hood fuse box. One of it is blown. It is the type with 2 screws, one at either end.
Mar 27, 2010 at 3:14 PM
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