Hooked up batteries backwards

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   Big bonehead move......I hooked one of my batteries up backwards.  When I tried to turn the perko switch, it froze/welded shut.  I think the switch by the drivers seat was set to all on too....  The other battery was hooked up correctly.  Once I realized what I had done, I quickly removed all connections.  

I removed the perko and tried hooking up a good battery (both the ones during the mess-up, won't hold a charge).  The hour meter reads O and it won't turn over.  

I have checked the three fuses by the red 60 and relays.  I am attaching a picture of the two relays that tick/click when I push the start button.

2004 Santa 210 330 pcm

Sorry if this doesn't make sense....I'm spazzed and pissed that I did this.

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Chris5084 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: May-23-2017 Location: Arkansas Status: Offline Points: 7	Post Options Post Reply Quote Chris5084 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: Hooked up batteries backwards Posted: April-11-2020 at 1:43am
	Big bonehead move......I hooked one of my batteries up backwards. When I tried to turn the perko switch, it froze/welded shut. I think the switch by the drivers seat was set to all on too.... The other battery was hooked up correctly. Once I realized what I had done, I quickly removed all connections. I removed the perko and tried hooking up a good battery (both the ones during the mess-up, won't hold a charge). The hour meter reads O and it won't turn over. I have checked the three fuses by the red 60 and relays. I am attaching a picture of the two relays that tick/click when I push the start button. 2004 Santa 210 330 pcm Sorry if this doesn't make sense....I'm spazzed and pissed that I did this.

Nautiquehunter Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Platinum Member Joined: December-31-2008 Location: Lake Lanier GA Status: Offline Points: 1010	Post Options Post Reply Quote Nautiquehunter Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: April-11-2020 at 9:10am
	I think that model had a fuse link on the smaller pos wire near the battery. Check to see if you are getting power at both side of the battery wires.

td_in_nc Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: March-30-2012 Location: Clayton NC Status: Offline Points: 381	Post Options Post Reply Quote td_in_nc Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: April-11-2020 at 11:07am
	I made that mistake once - do as suggested about and see if you getting power at busbar, key and starter, if not then trace it back. Hopefully a blown fuse. Good luck

Hooked up batteries backwards

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