90 Accord: 80 amp Battery fuse keeps blowing

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MEZZYJ
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  • 1990 HONDA ACCORD
Battery fuse keeps blowing when I attempt to connect battery to terminals. What equipment do I need (voltmeter, bulb test) and what should I be looking for?
Friday, May 18th, 2007 AT 10:51 AM

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Tiny
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Make sure you are not reversing polarity of cables and check for positive cable insulation to make sure it's not grounding and creating short.
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Friday, May 18th, 2007 AT 11:49 AM
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MEZZYJ
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Polarity is correct, no problem with insulation.
I did have brakes, master cylinder and booster replaced by reputable dealer. The next day, the battery was dead. Jumped it and let it run, turned off engine and it started ok but 3 hrs later it was dead again. Replaced battery because I thought it wouldnt hold charge but sounds like it was being drained by a short. I connected the terminals to battery and blew the 80 amp battery fuse (correct polarity). How do I narrow down my search for the short? I do have a 12 tester with red and green light and a new 80 amp fuse.
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Friday, May 18th, 2007 AT 12:32 PM
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KEN L
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Hey MEZZYJ,

It looks like you have an alternator that is out, here is a guide and a wiring diagram that can help you get the problem fixed.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-replace-an-alternator

Replace the alternator and recheck the problem.

Best, Ken

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