You have no way of knowing whether it is the positive side or the negative side that isn't working (assuming the batteries are).
The way to figure this out is to connect two short stubs from the "+" and the "-" side of your 12 volt panelboard.
First, take one lead of your jumpers from the negative battery post, and connect to the negative lead. Did that make things work?
If not, disconnect the negative jumper, and connect from positive battery post to the positive lead. Did that make things work?
If your batteries are good, and doing this test makes it better, one way or the other, you have eliminated have of the wiring to check.