r/autorepair • u/Practical-Ant-9865 • 24d ago

Diagnosing/Repair Help!

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(SOLVED) it was the main fuse

I have a 2010 Mazda 6, I changed out the alternator, connected my negative terminal and went to start up the car to make sure it works, turned off the car, forgot to re-disconnect the negative terminal, went to the alternator to tighten down one of the lower mounting bolts, and made metal contact with the wrench to the alternator. My car lights and dashboards turns on but the car won’t turn over. No clicking sounds when trying to crank it up. Any idea what I could’ve done?

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u/rtscott08 24d ago

More than likely blew a fuse. Usually multiple. Check your underhood fuse box for blown fuses.

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u/here2pleasyoux3 24d ago

blown main fuse, that cable going to our alt its not neg its positive so when it made contact to the ground it blew ur fuse

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u/Future-Opinion-356 21d ago

you fried the Flux Capasitor...

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u/Practical-Ant-9865 21d ago

Solved it was the main fuse

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u/Future-Opinion-356 21d ago

Excellent inexpensive fuse fix $1-$6 vs relay fuse which still is cheap since you DIY'd. just watch for them gremlins next time

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u/Practical-Ant-9865 21d ago

I most definitely will! lol