#89998, "Did something stupid... now I need some help."
Okay, long story short is that I connected the battery terminals in reverse (positive to '-' and Gound to '+' on the battery). I looked at it right before I installed it and could've sworn I put it in the right way, but I guess I turned it or something.
So every since then I can't keep a charge. Today I replaced the alternator but that didn't help. I'm thinking that maybe I damaged the voltage regulator in the stock ECU. Has anyone done this before?
I think tomorrow I'm just going to get an external voltage regulator and run all new power and ground cables. Anyone have any other ideas about what could be wrong?
#90001, "RE: Did something stupid... now I need some help." In response to Reply # 1
Originally posted by 97whitESi ooooooh you fucked up alotta shit
Nah... nothing got fucked up. Car runs, MegaSquirt's working, just can't keep a charge. Now that I think about it, it's likely a fuse or seomthing... haven't checked that yet. Doug
#90002, "RE: Did something stupid... now I need some help." In response to Reply # 2
Originally posted by dougie2
Originally posted by 97whitESi ooooooh you fucked up alotta shit
Nah... nothing got fucked up. Car runs, MegaSquirt's working, just can't keep a charge. Now that I think about it, it's likely a fuse or seomthing... haven't checked that yet.
is the battery light on? if not i'd probably say you toasted the battery itself.
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#90013, "RE: Did something stupid... now I need some help." In response to Reply # 6
Problem solved. It was the 120A fusible link for the alternator. That should've been the first thing I checked before I replaced the alternator. Oh well, lesson learned.
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