I have a 94 mazda protege and I replaced the battery and when I put the cables on I messed up and reversed them and sparks flew and now my car won't start and I went out and bought another battery

Asked by TJ Aug 01, 2015 at 09:05 PM about the 1994 Mazda Protege 4 Dr DX Sedan

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

Is it my starter ?

2 Answers

64,520

Most likely you blow the ignition fuse and may have also blown the alternator fuse . Check fuses in fuse box under the hood.

Your Answer:

CarGurus Experts

  • #1
    James Kithuka
    Reputation
    470
  • #2
    Craig Barton
    Reputation
    400
  • #3
    dandyoun
    Reputation
    290
View All

Find great deals from top-rated dealers

Search

Related Models For Sale

Used Honda Accord Coupe
8 Great Deals out of 52 listings starting at $4,500
Used Honda Accord
47 Great Deals out of 973 listings starting at $2,995
Used Mitsubishi Galant
2 listings starting at $3,990
Used Lexus SC
14 listings starting at $14,888
Used Mazda MX-5 Miata
4 Great Deals out of 160 listings starting at $8,496
Used Mazda RX-7
1 listing

Content submitted by Users is not endorsed by CarGurus, does not express the opinions of CarGurus, and should not be considered reviewed, screened, or approved by CarGurus. Please refer to CarGurus Terms of Use. Content will be removed if CarGurus becomes aware that it violates our policies.