Kent_M

I think I fried something big time!
I got a brand new battery for it, and when I was hooking it up I wasnt paying attention and hook the POS wire to the NEG abttery terminal. I checked the battery and it still has juice, when I hook it up properly now she wont turn over. the only electrical which works is the headlights pop up and down, I'm really worried I fried something big time. Please help me, this is my first RX.

NCross

iTrader: (18)

Check your main fuses in the engine bay. This happened on my 240 and it was the alternator fuse.

Kent_M

I dont know where the main fuses are in the engine bay, I'm a brand new owner. I just bought this car 1 week ago exactly, I'm sorry but I'm really new with these RX's.

KSTIIdude

They're next to the driver's side strut tower. It's a little black box about 1"x6".

Kent_M

ok, thanks guys I found it and I think I may have blown the main fuse. All the other fuses have a bright gold/copper color to it and they are connected, but the main fuse is a little black and not connected. When I say connected I mean inside the clear lid, I can see all the others touch but the main one. I can pull all the other fuses out and put them back in, but I can't pull the main fuse. Am I right in assuming so, and if so how do I get the main fuse out. Once again everyone, I really appreciate the help.

speed_monkey

I think there is a few little bolts or something holding it in. I will check in my haynes in a minute.

RotaryEvolution

iTrader: (30)

2 10mm bolts holding in the main fuse, you need to unbolt the fuse box from the bracket and pop the 2 side lids open.

speed_monkey

and there you have it

500th post! I lurk alot

Kent_M

Thanks guys, I was able to find out that I blew my main fuse. Once I got the main fuse unbolted, I used my test light and connected the 2 wires with the test light then turned the key over and it light up. So now I just need to find a new main fuse, it looks like these fuses are special and I will need to go to mazda dealship to get them. Thanks guys, I was able to figure out the problem within an hour instead of gong to see my mechanic and paying outta my A#$ for it.

NCross

iTrader: (18)

My fuse cost about $12. Just be thankful that fuse was there or it would have blew up some of your components.

spot_skater

I've said it once, and I'll say it again. This forum is full of VERY useful technical information. Just remember to use the search button, cause a lot of **** has been asked. (I'm sure others will agree...)

Glad to hear everything worked out, and good luck with your car, brotha.

RotaryEvolution

iTrader: (30)

you can usually find the fuses at any local auto parts store, i have blown them on occasion and i found them at a local Kragen for about $5

KSTIIdude

I bought one of those at the local NAPA for about $5.

PSYCOM

I did the same thing and it fried a hot wire going to the light switch. I also had to re-solder all the points in the cpu then everything came back to life.

Kent_M

Got the new fuse and put it in and she fired right up...purred like a kitten, then I went to turn on the radio and it would turn on but only stay on for a split second, then turn off. It woud do this repeatily, until I took off the face plate. It wouldnt reset it until I turned off the car, could I have blown my radio fuse as well or could something else have fried?

Boostmaniac

Is it the stock radio?

My5ABaby

iTrader: (7)

I got a new fuse at Advance Auto.

If you had blown your fuse for your audio it wouldn't come on at all.

Kent_M

No, its got a aftermarket CD player in it.