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battery change, then problems

9 messages,  Last post on Jan 22, 2009 at 7:14 AM

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#3 of 9 Re: battery change, then problems [la4mead] by motiv8rnc

Jan 21, 2009 (5:16 pm)

Replying to: la4mead (Jan 21, 2009 5:02 pm)
well it is a brand new battery, but no i havent tried to jump it yet with the new battery in it. i will check the battery to see if there is a charge on it, but there is no reset to be done after a new battery is put in on this vehicle correct?

#4 of 9 Re: battery change, then problems [motiv8rnc] by motiv8rnc

Jan 21, 2009 (5:47 pm)

Replying to: motiv8rnc (Jan 21, 2009 5:16 pm)
alright, now i checked the battery and it has a full charge. i took the cover off the fuse box under the hood to the right of the battery and it smells like something burnt in there. i dont have my owners manual to show what fuses are what. anyone know where to find which fuse controls ingnition or something with starting the car. i would pull them out one by one but the car is outside and cant see anything. thanks

#5 of 9 Re: battery change, then problems [motiv8rnc] by la4mead

Jan 21, 2009 (6:08 pm)

Replying to: motiv8rnc (Jan 21, 2009 5:47 pm)
I thought they were labelled on mine. But if you burned out a fuse or relay, you will find that in the same engine compartment fusebox. Bummer.
 
My manual is for an RX300. I doubt their in the same order (by number) but my owners manual shows one of the small 20 amp fuses "starting system" called "AM2" and a square 50 amp (relay, I'm pretty sure, but the manual lists it as a fuse) labelled "starting system" called "Main" in the engine compartment fuse box. Sniff those out, first. Good luck.
 
And careful with those jumper connections...

#6 of 9 Re: battery change, then problems [motiv8rnc] by xGuessWhox

Jan 21, 2009 (6:27 pm)

Replying to: motiv8rnc (Jan 21, 2009 4:48 pm)
if it's not the battery, then the next culprit on the list would be the starter...

#7 of 9 Re: battery change, then problems [xGuessWhox] by motiv8rnc

Jan 21, 2009 (6:36 pm)

Replying to: xGuessWhox (Jan 21, 2009 6:27 pm)
now is there a fuse for the starter. im trying to get all my input tonight, soo i can work on it tommorow morning, when i have some daylight.

#8 of 9 Re: battery change, then problems [motiv8rnc] by tidester

Jan 21, 2009 (8:50 pm)

Replying to: motiv8rnc (Jan 21, 2009 6:36 pm)
Does your car have a security system? It may need to be reset after a battery discharge.
 
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#9 of 9 Re: battery change, then problems [tidester] by motiv8rnc

Jan 22, 2009 (7:14 am)

Replying to: tidester (Jan 21, 2009 8:50 pm)
just the factory security system..

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