*******problem help*****

[clio mk2 bod!]

ok ive done somthing sooooo stupid...

i went out the other day was rather tired and not thinking and i connected the positive lead to the negative terminal of the battery. Now the car wont start...its not the battery......what have i done, where can i get it fixed and how much? please help me PLEASE!!!!!!

 

[Ian_182]

You may of cooked it

 

[clio mk2 bod!]

so what do i have to do 2 fix it?? take it into renault?

 

[Dan@SJM]

fucked the ecu.

new ecu needed. i know as ive done it.

 

[fuel_slut]

Hang on... First thing to check are all your fuses.

They are located on the passengers dash when you open the door. Also check the fuses under the bonet where the battery is (they are under a cover).

Failing that, new ECU lol

 

[AmDaMan]

Yes check the fuses.. I would be VERY suprised if there was no fuse between a live and the ECU.

 

[Dan@SJM]

it wouldnt blow a fuse as its not taking more current than it should. plus there are no fuses on the earth side of things. IMO they should fit diodes inline to protect the ecu from such spikes.

 

[Dan172+]

It will have taken a fuse out, shorting to earth will draw alot and take out a main fuse. Sure you will be fine mate..just check the fuse box

 

[Fred@BTM]

fuse/s would be the first thing to check

 

[Dcds4]

wont start or everything electrical is completely dead? if the loom hasnt melted or the ecu fried then id look at the alternator

 

[clio_luke]

check fuses