1989 Acura Integra Battery wrong polarity

1989 ACURA INTEGRA
175,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • MANUAL
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PHENNESSEY
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I hooked up the battery to the wrong polarity with the ignition on. It sparked. Now it has no electrical current, except the hazard lights which have aby pass. (So the battery appears to be fine). What electical component has the most likely failure? What sequence should I test to determine?
Jun 27, 2010 at 1:53 PM
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KHLOW2008
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Hi phennessey,

Check all the main fuses in under hood fuse box. When reversed polarity occurs, the most common fault would be blown fuses.
Jun 27, 2010 at 3:30 PM
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