Accessories not working after alternator install fuse??

[jvc93//klze]

I installed a new alternator and starter in my car with my dad. My dad disconnected the power wire to the alternator before disconnecting the battery making a few sparks.

After the installation:

I had
-no dome lights until the car was started
-no horn at any time
-no brake lights unless car was started
-no pop up head lights at any time (they stayed down)
-climate control resets at 77 degrees every time car is started
-no power locks
-the door chime sounded very weak

I checked the fuses underhood and in the cabin. I could not find any visibly blown fuses.

I'm stumped.

[BoeJielski]

did you check your 100amp fuse under the hood in the junction box? i've done this before.. makes a nice little light show.. then you gotta go get a new alternator ;[

[jvc93//klze]

Well we changed the alternator and starter. It runs and charges fine.

We checked the fuses below the dash and under the hood and none are visibly blown.

I expected the fuses for the pop ups and interior lights to be blown.... they were not.

[jvc93//klze]

Anyone else? I'm stumped and didn't find much from searching.

[ooeygooey]

Originally Posted by jvc93//klze

Anyone else? I'm stumped and didn't find much from searching.

did you check that 100 amp fuse like boe said?

[jvc93//klze]

Yep all the fuses looked fine visually. I just took the plunge and took it to the dealership.

[gipper72488]

did you test them with a testlight? that may have have saved you a 100 dollar diag fee