Hi there ,

My brother put the battery back into my van after recharging it back to front blowing out the alternator fuse 100 amp square box.
Found out that the battery was no good, not holding charge, and replaced it with a new one, also replaced fuse box as well as destroyed the original unbolting the fuse. Checked front small fuses up front by the left drivers pedals. All okay. Unable to check the box fuses or pull them out. Do they unbolt or slide out?
Anyway the van is dead. No lights. Nothing is there and the ignition fuse could be blown. Would you know where it is? Or is it the relay switch that you hear when in the engine bay when there is power.

Just trying to do a series of eliminations with my limited bushman mechanics knowledge.

Thanks, much apprecited!
Ted Moses

Yikes! That's an ugly scene.

Oh well, let's start.

If the battery was hooked up backwards there's a very high possibility it's blown the rectifier diodes in the alternator.
I'd haul that out and have it checked by an auto electrician. It's crucial that this unit is functioning properly or you will just keep blowing fuses etc, and it won't charge the battery when it finally does get running.

Next, you will probably find a fusible link near the + battery terminal. You are looking for a small loop of wire. Believe it or not it's actually a fuse. It may be connected to a small black plastic holder that connects to the main battery terminal.

Do you have a multimeter or a 12 volt lamp on a test wire?

You need something to test for voltage in certain places. Even a cheap $19.95 multimeter from D ick Smith is Ok for this.

Check out the fusible link situation first. Then report back here what your findings are.