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Old 08-30-2010 | 03:15 PM
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Wow, oops... Electrical Nightmare.

So, i was being completely ignorant earlier and forgot to disconnect the negative battery terminal.. Started to undo the alternator main positive line and well.. i caught the coolant lines in front of the engine.



Now.. i have no accessories... including but not limited to...

AC/Blower
Wipers
Horn
Audio
Heated Seats

Car starts fine, but im unsure of its drivability as of this time.. Anyone have any ideas for me. Im between a rock and a hard place..

Please even if you have the faintest idea throw it my way..
Old 08-30-2010 | 03:25 PM
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As i said in the SE thread....Fusible links...check them.
Old 08-30-2010 | 03:26 PM
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Old 08-30-2010 | 03:30 PM
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Old 08-30-2010 | 03:32 PM
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Old 08-30-2010 | 04:36 PM
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Hey guys I'm new and I just bought a maxima and the A/C and heat blower only works when set to 4. Would it be electrical related, to the switch panel that is?
Old 08-30-2010 | 05:01 PM
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Originally Posted by FallenOne
So, i was being completely ignorant earlier and forgot to disconnect the negative battery terminal.. Started to undo the alternator main positive line and well.. i caught the coolant lines in front of the engine.



Now.. i have no accessories... including but not limited to...

AC/Blower
Wipers
Horn
Audio
Heated Seats

Car starts fine, but im unsure of its drivability as of this time.. Anyone have any ideas for me. Im between a rock and a hard place..

Please even if you have the faintest idea throw it my way..
You'll need to replace the battery 140A fusible link located in the center of the fusible link box. Beware because it's not a pull-out fuse. It's bolted down.

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Hey guys I'm new and I just bought a maxima and the A/C and heat blower only works when set to 4. Would it be electrical related, to the switch panel that is?
You'll have to replace or repair the blower motor resistor board located under the glove box. It cost around $30 at Autozone or $60 at the stealership. I simply cut off the tiny blown resistor and soldered the ends together. Do a search for "blower motor resistor" in this forum if you need more details.

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Old 08-30-2010 | 06:31 PM
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Originally Posted by jholley
You'll need to replace the battery 140A fusible link located in the center of the fusible link box. Beware because it's not a pull-out fuse. It's bolted down.



You'll have to replace of repair the blower motor resistor board located under the glove box. It cost around $30 at Autozone or $60 at the stealership. I simply cut off the tiny blown resistor and soldered the ends together. Do a search for "blower motor resistor" in this forum if you need more details.
Thanks, I really appreciate the quick response!
Old 08-30-2010 | 06:55 PM
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As was suggested in the OT thread.. It indeed was a fusible link. I visually inspected it before i made a new thread, hence my frustration and bewildered state. Didn't appear to be the cause, but after popping off the tiny plastic casing on the top the link brittle and blown collapsed. Im just glad my blower motor and F700BT are okay =]

Thanks guys.
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