No power
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No power
By accident I reversed the polarity on my 1969 vette and after the battery arched I heard a few clicks and saw some smoke under the hood I hooked up battery and the car is dead no lights or anything. Where do I start to look.
Melting Slicks
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From: Minnesota
I would check your fuses, as well as the fusible links.
On the 1969 (and 1968) Corvette, there are 4 fusible links and 1 in-line fuse. They are as follows:
Fusible Links
14 ga Solenoid Battery Terminal [Located @ Starter]
16 ga Horn Relay [Located @ Drivers Side Inner Fender]
20 ga Voltage Regulator No.3 Terminal
20 ga Ammeter Circuit (both sides of meter)
In-Line Fuse
30 amp A/C High Speed Blower
Proper locations should be identified as well, I will attempt to supply later.
[Modified by kaiserbud, 3:07 PM 6/14/2002]
Fusible Links
14 ga Solenoid Battery Terminal [Located @ Starter]
16 ga Horn Relay [Located @ Drivers Side Inner Fender]
20 ga Voltage Regulator No.3 Terminal
20 ga Ammeter Circuit (both sides of meter)
In-Line Fuse
30 amp A/C High Speed Blower
Proper locations should be identified as well, I will attempt to supply later.
[Modified by kaiserbud, 3:07 PM 6/14/2002]
Melting Slicks
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From: CLEVELAND STUCK IN OHIO
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How does this happen? 
My buddy at our shop did this last month and fried a brand new alternator, and melted the rubber exhaust grommets . CRAZY STUFF..
Sorry this happened to you.. No malice intended,,,, Just be careful.
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Good advice given on where to start looking.
My buddy at our shop did this last month and fried a brand new alternator, and melted the rubber exhaust grommets . CRAZY STUFF..
Sorry this happened to you.. No malice intended,,,, Just be careful.
.Good advice given on where to start looking.
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We regret to learn of your recent ownership experience. Our team would like the opportunity to learn more about the power concern on your C3 and investigate ways we can potentially assist. When you get the chance, please send us an email to socialmedia@gm.com. Be sure to include your Username and Forum name in the subject line, then provide additional details about your experience in the body of the email. We look forward to your contact.
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We regret to learn of your recent ownership experience. Our team would like the opportunity to learn more about the power concern on your C3 and investigate ways we can potentially assist. When you get the chance, please send us an email to socialmedia@gm.com. Be sure to include your Username and Forum name in the subject line, then provide additional details about your experience in the body of the email. We look forward to your contact.
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We regret to learn of your recent ownership experience. Our team would like the opportunity to learn more about the power concern on your C3 and investigate ways we can potentially assist. When you get the chance, please send us an email to socialmedia@gm.com. Be sure to include your Username and Forum name in the subject line, then provide additional details about your experience in the body of the email. We look forward to your contact.
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