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Old Sep 27, 2009 | 02:45 PM
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Turn Signal short?

So some idiot tried reinstalling my battery in backwards and got a huge spark. I then got in the car and took her for a spin to see what was wrong.

Problem: NO turn signals. Probably shorted it out? I don't get any signal when i try to switch them on. ALSO my brakes lights won't come on.

Is there any relays to check or what?
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Old Sep 27, 2009 | 05:02 PM
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Fuses, check them.
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Old Sep 27, 2009 | 06:25 PM
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Would this person that installed the battery backwards be you....
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Old Sep 27, 2009 | 06:31 PM
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HAHAHA actually. yes. another guy i talked to was like "just say it was somebody else so you don't look like an idiot". so in defense i just wasnt paying attention

but i checked ALL the fuses and none were blown. none.

AND i had another problem start the other day. Something is draining my battery while my car is off. Not a thing is left on. i can't figure out wth it is. grr!
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Old Sep 27, 2009 | 06:59 PM
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Check them all again, both inside and out of the car. Hopefully you didn't melt any wires. Also check out the relays and see if they smell bad.
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Old Sep 27, 2009 | 07:15 PM
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I mean there's only two fuse boxes right? Checked them all. I will again tomorrow when i have daylight. Where would all the relays be at?
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Old Sep 27, 2009 | 07:34 PM
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Use a multi-meter to see if you're getting power to the wiring harnesses that connect the bulbs. Start tracing back from there so if the wires are damaged at least you'll know between which points. The bulbs might be destroyed even if they don't look like it on visible inspection.

The flasher relay for the turn signals is right above the interior fuse box.

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Old Sep 27, 2009 | 09:47 PM
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yep, 2 fuse boxes, check them both
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