# Repair and Maintenance

**URL:** <https://community.cartalk.com/t/repair-and-maintenance/37157>\
**Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\
**Tags:** accord, honda\
**Created:** [September 26, 2009, 2:22am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/repair-and-maintenance/37157 "2009-09-26T02:22:12Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 7\
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**Author:** ![jjandjj](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/c5a1d2/32.png) [@jjandjj](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jjandjj)\
**Post date:** [September 26, 2009, 2:22am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/repair-and-maintenance/37157/1 "2009-09-26T02:22:12Z")

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While changing battery in my 91 Honda Accord I reversed polarity and now when I turn ignition key there is no action whatsoever. Is there any protection fuse or the whole system is damaged? What shel I try?

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**Author:** ![andrew\_j](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/91b2a8/32.png) [@andrew\_j](https://community.cartalk.com/u/andrew_j)\
**Post date:** [September 26, 2009, 2:37am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/repair-and-maintenance/37157/2 "2009-09-26T02:37:20Z")

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Check or simply replace the Fusible Link and cross your fingers 🙂

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**Author:** ![ok4450](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/e9bcb4/32.png) [@ok4450](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ok4450)\
**Post date:** [September 26, 2009, 2:37am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/repair-and-maintenance/37157/3 "2009-09-26T02:37:50Z")

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I would check the fusible links. These should be located near the battery positive terminal and/or in the underhood fuse/relay box.

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**Author:** ![jjandjj](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/c5a1d2/32.png) [@jjandjj](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jjandjj)\
**Post date:** [September 26, 2009, 2:59am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/repair-and-maintenance/37157/4 "2009-09-26T02:59:06Z")

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Thank you. Will search for fusible links as you advised.

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**Author:** ![jjandjj](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/c5a1d2/32.png) [@jjandjj](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jjandjj)\
**Post date:** [September 26, 2009, 3:00am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/repair-and-maintenance/37157/5 "2009-09-26T03:00:04Z")

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Thanks a lot.

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**Author:** ![the\_same\_mountainbike](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/c89c15/32.png) [@the\_same\_mountainbike](https://community.cartalk.com/u/the_same_mountainbike)\
**Post date:** [September 26, 2009, 1:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/repair-and-maintenance/37157/6 "2009-09-26T13:56:26Z")

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A word of warning. While the fusible link looks like a regular wire going from the positive terminal to the relay box, it is not. It is a protective device for your circuits that’s rated to melt at a specific current level for a specific duration, it’s a fuse. Be sure you get the right replacement link for your vehicle. Do not use regular wire.

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**Author:** ![jjandjj](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/c5a1d2/32.png) [@jjandjj](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jjandjj)\
**Post date:** [September 26, 2009, 8:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/repair-and-maintenance/37157/7 "2009-09-26T20:18:37Z")

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There was no “fusible link” bit there was the fuse of 80 Amps. in the fuse box that was directly connected to the positive terminal of battery. I replaced it and now all visible electrical systems are OK (lights, radio, door locks, window opening/closing…) BUT starter is stil out of operation. Is there relay for starter solenoid and where is it? Any other suggestion would be more than velcome…