battery cross wired and the wires melted what should i do?

Damaged wiring needs to be replaced, check all the fuses, have the alternator tested and have the ignition module tested. Then hope for the best.

I completely agree with Bob. It will be pretty hard to replace all the wiring so I would do some research and try to find the cheapest place to do it right the first time.

BTW I'm also 17! I am taking some classes on auto mechanics at the community college so if you have any other problems just post them right here

Tell dear old dad to stop helping you.

yall are smarter than me so thank you

Replace the battery too. It's most likely ruined. Hope that helps! Jim

Caleb, we are NOT smarter than you, we have just accumulated more knowledge and you will do the same.

Exactly, I've been working with cars for nearly 40 years! It's like Bob said, we just have more experience. You will too! Jim