thanks for the info.
Do you think i should just replace the maxi-fuse and call it good or is my alternetor prob. toast too? The alternator is tough to get to and i don;t want to replace it if it is not needed. Could the maxi-fuse have blown from a sound system in the car? I had a system put in several months ago and only used it for like 6 weeks and blew out the sub, so it is all hooked up just sitting in the trunk. Anyway any thoguhts are helpful, i would like to minimize the time and money spent on this so why help is useful.