2000 Mazda 323 battery and charging circuit

2000 MAZDA 323
175,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • MANUAL
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RICNIC
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I recently had problems with battery on 323 diesel turbo holding it's charge, removed battery abnd found there was very little water in cells, not covering plates, so re-filled to just above plates and re-fitted battery after giving it a charge. Stupidly put cables on wrong way round, everything is now dead. Could this be a main fuse? or is it worse?
Dec 4, 2007 at 11:33 AM
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2CARPRO JACK
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Most likely yes, it is a fuse/fuses. Also look for fusible links at the battery that may be burnt through. They look like wire, but will burn through at a prescribed amount of draw, just like a fuse.
Dec 4, 2007 at 2:22 PM