Did something VERY stupid ...Have i wrecked my Yaris?

[CTScott]

Originally Posted by bermuda boyd

afternoon all, on this old thread about battery incorrectly installed
short:
Took a plane trip, battery down on return
charged
put in backwards
saw sparks so stopped and found no response from victim (car)
researched here and elsewhere

found a 'fusible link' wire at a wreckers which he gave me
nice guy
replaced it and the 15 A "dome" fuse
car works great
only radio, light and clock are off
any suggestions?
many thanks for the help
will review all the other fuses as well first while waiting
happy new year 2013 all
Boyd

I replied in your other thread...

[BLH]

Glad you are now back on the road.
You are lucky the fuse saved the ECU.

[CTScott]

That's great news, and apparently some good design work on Toyota's side to pop a couple of fuses, rather than cooking the ECM or other electrical systems.

[UberSilver]

Time to rent a Yaris and do some swapping:big grin:

Originally Posted by Stabilo

folks,

Hope someone can help... went to jump start my 2000 Yaris and didnt realise i had the lead on the wrong battery poles (idiot!) ...reverse polarisation i believe its called ...there was a few sparks with car starting up then it died and no electrics are working at all!!

Im hoping i've just blown fuses? or have i done something much worse??

I replaced 2 of the small sized fues (15 amp) in fuse box beside the battery that i could see had blown but that hasnt made a difference.

Would i have blown the main fuse and where is this located?

Any help really appreciated, feel silly enough for doing this + cant afford to be spending big money fixing it.