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Old 18-Apr-2011, 13:19   #1
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Electrical idiocy
Hi

Hope someone can help. In a rush to get my 1995 900SS started last week, I connected jump leads from my car to the wrong battery terminals.

This blew the 15A fuse in the fuse box, and the big 30A fuse by the battery holder.

I took the battery out, topped up the cells which were very low, and recharged on the Optimiser for a few days. Armed with fresh fuses, I tried again at the weekend.

This time the 15A fuse blew, but not the 30A one, but more worryingly, a small puff of smoke came out of the switchgear by the starter button.

I read this thread: http://www.ducatisportingclub.com/sh...ad.php?t=12830 but I'm still not sure what I should try next.

Is it likely that the battery needs replacing as well as the regulator, plus checking for any melted insulation causing a short ? I don't have a multi- meter, so can't check the battery voltage either.

Any advice gratefully received.

Gareth
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