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Noodles
12-09-2011, 01:58 PM
Realllll ROOKIE move. I was replacing alternator last year and I forgot to disconnect the battery. Sparks were flying and when the car was running again I had no ABS or traction control and the emergency brake light was stuck on.

How expensive of a fix? What did I break? I'm beginner level maintenance. I can change oil, brakes, calipers, alternators, but that's about it.

I'm ready to start fixing my girl up, and need help.
WildBillyT
12-09-2011, 02:57 PM
Year/type of car?
BonzoHansen
12-09-2011, 03:09 PM
fuse blown?
Anti_Rice_Guy
12-09-2011, 03:11 PM
Year/type of car?

00 LS1 Camaro, automatic.
sweetbmxrider
12-09-2011, 03:33 PM
fuse blown?

This. Fuse or fusible link. Or a bad connection.
Noodles
12-14-2011, 09:05 PM
What do I need to test? Is there a guide for which fuse corresponds to my issue? Like a map?
WildBillyT
12-14-2011, 09:14 PM
What do I need to test? Is there a guide for which fuse corresponds to my issue? Like a map?

Remove your fuse cover and there should be a diagram
Noodles
12-15-2011, 03:32 PM
IDK if the fix is gonna be so easy as throwing in a new fuse... I can only dream.
Jersey Mike
12-15-2011, 04:01 PM
You'd be surprised, and it's the first thing you should check.

Most likely you shorted it and the fuses blew. Cheap and quick enough fix. Pull the fuse box cover that's on the driver's side in the engine bay.
BonzoHansen
12-15-2011, 04:04 PM
You'd be surprised, and it's the first thing you should check.

Most likely you shorted it and the fuses blew. Cheap and quick enough fix. Pull the fuse box cover that's on the driver's side in the engine bay.

that's the fuse's job!