What happens if you connect battery terminals backwards?
If what you mean is to connect the battery terminals in the opposite position or the reverse connection, then yes, it can explode. You can make it more likely to blow some of the diodes and battery components when taken from the battery.
What happens when you connect the battery the wrong way?
Connecting them the wrong way may cause damage onto the battery you want to charge. For one, this causes a reverse in the polarity of the car battery. The battery may get damaged such that it will be unable to hold charge, meaning that you will have to buy a new battery altogether for your car.
What happens if I connect positive to positive?
If you connect two positive but non-equal voltage nodes together, current will flow between them. Calling something “positive” only means that it has a higher voltage potential than something else which you are using as a ground reference. You can think of it as pressurized cans of air.
What happens when you hook up a car battery backwards?
When they put installed the battery, they hooked it up backwards and blew the main fuse. When the main fuse was replaced and I was driving off I noticed that the charging light was on, and the radio/clock was not working. Taking it back, they confirmed that the alternator was dead and replaced it (with me paying for it).
What happens if you connect the jumper cable backwards?
Car owners may accidentally connect the jumper cables in reverse order or install the battery backward, which causes the vehicle to no longer start. The purpose of this troubleshooting guide is to help answer the following questions: Hooked battery up backward now car won’t start.
What to do if you hook up your car battery incorrectly?
In small claims court, just say, “They ADMITTED to hooking up my battery INCORRECTLY.” If you aren’t clear, and concise, in your claim, you might lose your claim. You need to go to the shop manager or store manager for resolution.