What would burn up if when replacing a battery i put the cables on backward? would it burn up the distrubitor?
Jan 7, 2009 at 7:54 PM
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[quote:b9fae4b859="robo66"]Electrical problem
1992 Ford Festiva 4 cyl Two Wheel Drive Automatic 56000 miles
What would burn up if when replacing a battery i put the cables on backward? would it burn up the distrubitor?[/quote:b9fae4b859]
Hello,
In most cases it will blow out some of you fuses and possibly relays. In other cases it can burn up your computer, alternator, starter and some other components.
Can you give a description of what is going on with your vehicle.
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1992 Ford Festiva 4 cyl Two Wheel Drive Automatic 56000 miles
What would burn up if when replacing a battery i put the cables on backward? would it burn up the distrubitor?[/quote:b9fae4b859]
Hello,
In most cases it will blow out some of you fuses and possibly relays. In other cases it can burn up your computer, alternator, starter and some other components.
Can you give a description of what is going on with your vehicle.
.
Jan 7, 2009 at 8:31 PM
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