"Michael Pardee" <michaeltnull@cybertrails.com> wrote

> I hate to say it, but that was my first thought too. It is also possible for
> aftermarket battery wiring to be the wrong color! The only sure way is to
> look on the battery for the polarity markings molded into the case near the
> posts; a "+" and a "-" usually in circles, and follow the "-" wire to the
> engine block or the body of the car.

I believe this car uses a post type battery which has a large and a small post.
This is a way to fool proof this type of error. This should be obvious to the
battery installer.

> If the wires are reversed, the way to test it is to correct the wiring,
> replace the blown fuses and see what works and what doesn't. Especially
> check to see if the system is charging - check for at least 13.6 volts DC
> and less than 0.1 volts AC across the battery with the engine running. If
> the voltage is at least 13.6 DC, make sure it is inder 15.5 volts DC (warmer
> temperatures give lower readings) or the battery will be ruined within half
> an hour.
>
> Mike