Battery cables crossed while jumping

Tiny
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Now car will not start. Just turns over. Lights work, alarm works, Replaced battery. Where do we start to figure out what the problem is. I need my car to get to work. Single mom
Sunday, January 8th, 2012 AT 6:58 PM

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Tiny
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Fuses
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Sunday, January 8th, 2012 AT 7:12 PM
Tiny
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What do we need to check the fuses
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Sunday, January 8th, 2012 AT 7:19 PM
Tiny
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Was car running while jumping? Did it quit?
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Sunday, January 8th, 2012 AT 7:19 PM
Tiny
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Low battery was the primary problem.

Now that he crossed cables it turns over and wont start.
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Sunday, January 8th, 2012 AT 7:24 PM
Tiny
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You do a visual inspection for blown/burnt and also use a test light probe that you can get cheaply at dollar stores?
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Tuesday, January 10th, 2012 AT 8:22 PM

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