1996 Honda Accord car worked fine one hour later went in ...


1996 Honda Accord car worked fine one hour later went in it completely dead when I turn the key on try to jump it and I had the cables on backwards and it trip the alarm horn and now nothing happens at all when I try to jump it <...

1996 Honda Accord car worked fine one hour later went in it completely dead when I turn the key on try to jump it and I had the cables on backwards and it trip the alarm horn and now nothing happens at all when I try to jump it Mechanic's Assistant: Is the Honda in "Park" or "Neutral?" Do you know if your Honda has a "wheel lock" feature? Park Mechanic's Assistant: Are you fixing your Accord yourself? What have you tried so far? Try jumping it triggered the security horn and accidentally put the cables on backwards same issue no nothing when I turn the key and now the horn doesn't work for the security alarm and the car still won't turn

Automotive Expert
Hello this is Brian I hope I can help. Can you please provide me with a VIN?

1HGCD7257TAO11676
Automotive Expert
Thank you. Give me a few minutes so that a can pull up your vehicle. Under the hood in the fuse box can you check fuse 15 it may be a 80A or 100A maxi fuse. Make sure its not blown
Automotive Expert
I hope that worked. Let me know if you have anymore questions. Have a great weekend.

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