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Old Dec 18, 2013 | 07:35 PM
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Okay, I messed up

I went to jump my John Deere 2030 diesel (24 volt system)
Battery charger on one battery
2002 Caravan on the second battery

I have done this before with other vehicles, multiple times with no problems...

Did not want to start so I decide it to let it charge for a while, 10 minutes
Walk outside van is dead no lights, wont start wont charge

What did I fry?

Thanks
 
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Old Dec 19, 2013 | 12:42 AM
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I would make sure you have battery voltage and start checking the PDC. Does it smell fried?
 
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Old Dec 19, 2013 | 04:24 AM
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Checked Voltage, seems to be reversed polarity?

11.3 volts
 
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Old Dec 19, 2013 | 07:04 PM
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New battery
Cranked right over...

Yes the battery had reversed polarity
 
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Old Dec 20, 2013 | 11:02 AM
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Seen batteries do that for no reason, Happen to our pontoon boat.
 
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Old Dec 20, 2013 | 06:16 PM
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Welp I never stop learning.
 
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