[Shotimes] What to do? Jumped car backwards, which fusable link blown?...is it? I dont know! HELP!

[Ian Fisher]

I'm posting this for Frank Costa as it seems that he
can't post to shotimes at the moment...I'll cross post
to techsho as well. Please cc Frank @
SHOrage@brothersofmetal.org

Thanks
Ian

> 
> 
> Ok guys, i finished my 3.2 and now i beleive i have
> a blown fusable link somewhere.
> 
> 
> 
> 1) How do i know what a blown fusable link looks
> like?
> 
> 2) The headlights and courtesy lights are the only
> lights that work.  interior lights dont work, dash
> lights dont work, Brake lights dont work, parking
> lights dont work, turn signals dont work, ...i got
> headlights...
> 
> Which fusable link could it be?
> 
> 3) I got the alternator to start charging by
> replacing the output wire from the alternator
> straight to the battery. 6guage wire. Now it
> charges, but the alternator charge lights is on in
> the instrument cluster. The idiot lights seem to
> work....but the dash lights do not. As soon as i
> turn on the parking lamps the number $ fuse pops ( i
> beleive it is number 4....the top left one (light
> blue)).
> 
> 
> 
> This all happened when i jumped the car wrong ( i
> had the cable on backwards....) im glad the 90 sho i
> used to jump it didnt get damaged. But my 89 3.2
> quaifed, clutchmaster stage oned is now not
> driveable.... The key wont start the car....to start
> the car, i have to go outside and manually "jump"
> the start wires with a screwdriver....then it starts
> and runs like a mean bastard,......but i got no
> lights.....i feel so stupid....i didnt even get to
> drive the car yet. 
> 
> 
> 
> Any encouraging words or advice?
> 
> 
> 
> Frank Costa
> 
> Trying to learn wiring and electronics in a hurry
> but it is so daugnting.
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 89 Titanium Grey
> MODS-
> Jose SHOrt shifter
> Dynomax Catback With Super Turbo Mufflers
> Monroe Sensatrack Struts
> Moog Cargo Coils All Around
> Updated Front Swaybar Endlinks
> TPR Everywhere
> Solid Delrin Subframe Bushings
> Directional Italian SLicers
> Bridgestone HP50 Tires All Around
> Subframe Connectors
> 96 Brake Upgrade
> 
> http://www.brothersofmetal.org/frank.html
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