New Mopar Battery...Problems!!!
Today, I elected to replace the OEM battery in my '04. I had ordered and purchased a Mopar replacement a few days ago.
I presumed it would be a simple swap. WRONG!!!
I failed to check the polarity since the new one fit directly into the battery case and the wires could only be attached one way.
After the initial flash and sparks, even I knew something was wrong.
I yanked out the new one and replaced it with the old OEM. The car started, but when I did a quick check of my elecrtical system, the radio won't work.
I've changed many batteries in my lifetime, but I've never encountered this type of situation.
We'll see what the dealership has to say. It was dumb of me to have not checked the polarity, but in my defense, everything else seemed to be a perfect fit.
Tune in tomorrow for the next chapter of "Local Dummie Fries Electrical System.
Electrical Don