hey i got a 97 maxima. the starter went so i pulled it and tried 2 grease it. it didnt work. so my friend being the idiot he is started hitting it with a screw driver while i was cranking. hes not sure what he did but i think he connected the negative and positive terminals on the starter. anyway i got a new starter and plan 2 install it tomorrow, but when he did that he saw sparks and the clock inside my car shut off. i think i blew a fuse but im not sure. which fuse should i check and what else besides the clock does it control? thanks alot for all your help in advanced people.

 

well i dont think u did that much harm but, u prolly blew a couple of fuses i'd just go throw all of them and make sure.....

 

You most likely blew the main fuse under the hood.
It's located near the battery.

 

well how can i tell if thats the case? also will the car start still or not?

 

yea the fuse under the hood most likely..jus pull the fuse and see if the lil metal thingy inside is separated...then its blown...check the audio fuse and jus replace it with a 15amp onei believe and yea the car will still start

 

ok well i got some more information maybe it will help. the interior lights and headlights work so i know the battery is ok (it also beeps when the doors are open and key is in ignition), but the insturment cluster lights dont light up (check engine, oil, battery, airbag, abs). any one know which fuse that might be? btw thanks for ur help spadez911 im gonna go check the audio fuse in a few mins.

 

spadez911 sorry man it wasnt the audio fuse anyone else have any suggestions?

 

just check all your fuses. it only takes 5 mins with a test light

 

anyone got a chiltons manual for the 97 max (autotragic)? if you could tell me which fuses to check i would be eternally gratefull. thanks

 

You probobly blew the bigger fuse in the engine compartment in the fuse box. It's over 100 apms and it is screwed in also. And it is a dealer only part.