Possible Electrical Problem, Please Help

[WILL2K]

Hi,I own a 2000 Xterra. Two days ago I drove my truck to the store. When I returned to go home, I tried to start the truck but nothing happened. The dome lights and the radio were the only things that would work. I got a jump start and the truck started. Thinking the problem was with the battery, I replaced the battery yesterday. Now with the new battery, the headlights work but nothing else. I checked all interior fuses and they are fine. I checked the fuseable links under the hood and they all seem fine too with the exception of the 100 Amp Battery Fuseable link. Could a problem with this fuseable link cause the problems I'm having??

[NISTECH]

that is your main fuse for just about all components. this usually blows under a limited number of occurances. the 2 bigest is 1 hooking up jumper cables back wards or 2 hooking up battery cables back wards. did this happen? look at your battery does the cable with the red cover go to the terminal with the + sign? and does the black cable with yellow stripe go to the - sign?

[WILL2K]

Thanks NISTECH,you're right, I wasn't paying attention when I first installed the batteries and connected the terminals wrong.. So now that the problem is isolated can you please tell me where I can purchase a new Fuseable Link and exactly how do you remove the old one. I've been trying to remove it all morning but it won't budge. I actually cracked part of the housing trying to get it out.. Please let me know if you have any idea how to get it out.Thanks

[NISTECH]

yea it bolts in you need to remove the covers on either side of the relay box to gain access to the bolts. there should be a couple 10 mm bolts holding the box down undo those lift the box you should see a release tab or 2 to expose the lower portion of the box.

[NISTECH]

you may be able to find the link at a chain parts store get the old one out to match up. if you cant find a match the dealer is sure to stock one.

[WILL2K]

Thanks NISTECH

I've located the part. I called my Nissan Dealer and they carry the part and it's only $6. So I'm probably gonna go pick it up in the morning. Now I just need to remove the old one and hopefully everything will be okay. Thanks for your help. I will let you know how everything turns out....

[WILL2K]

NISTECH,

I just wanted to let you know that I replaced the Fuseable link today (It took me longer than I thought). The cover to the relay box did no want to cooperate. It took me a while to get to the bolts but I did. I replaced the Fuseable Link and everything is working again.. I just wanted to thank you for your help. This Forum is great.... Now I know where to go if I ever have anymore problems..... Thanks Again

[NISTECH]

your very welcome. glad I could be of asistance.

Scott