How did I accidentally hook my RV battery terminals backwards?
How did I accidentally hook my RV battery terminals backwards?
I inadvertently hooked my RV battery terminals backwards. Although it was only for a few seconds, I now have no fan, I inadvertently hooked my RV battery terminals backwards.
What happens if you hook up a car battery incorrectly?
If you aren’t clear, and concise, in your claim, you might lose your claim. You need to go to the shop manager or store manager for resolution. You should not have to pay for any parts or labor for the new alternator. Hooking up the battery incorrectly blew the alternator.
Can a store hook up a car battery backwards?
The store should pay to restore your car to the condition is was in before they messed up the battery installation. The position of the old battery is not material, and is no excuse for the store hooking up the + cable to the – terminal of the battery. They owe you to make it right, it was their mistake.
Why is my car cranking so long after I disconnected the battery?
With regard to the longer cranking times, it’s probably a result of the battery power being removed from the ECM and so it lost all of the memory stores for operating parameters. It has to re-learn over time and use to custom tailor the controls to the engine condition.
What happens when you change the battery in a Ford F150?
During this 8 hour period, the vehicle must be undisturbed, with no doors opened or keyless entry buttons pressed. If the vehicle is used before the BCM is allowed to learn the new battery state of charge, engine off load shedding may occur earlier than normal and a message may be displayed.
What happens when you hook up a car battery backwards?
When they put installed the battery, they hooked it up backwards and blew the main fuse. When the main fuse was replaced and I was driving off I noticed that the charging light was on, and the radio/clock was not working. Taking it back, they confirmed that the alternator was dead and replaced it (with me paying for it).
Where do the positive and negative battery cables go?
Negative cables bolt directly to the body of the car or engine block, positive cables attach to the starter. The battery will have labels marked with a + and a – sign. The plus is the positive cable terminal, the – is the negative.
Do you have to remove the battery cable to change the battery?
Remove the battery. Some cars will not require the removal of the battery while replacing battery cables, but even if it is not necessary, it may make the process easier. Removing the battery can free up room to work and removes any possibility of the cables coming back into contact with their terminals and shocking you.