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turned key on car for first time with unwanted results NEED HELP PLEASE!!

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  • Start date Start date Nov 17, 2004
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1fastfox

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alright guys. this is a 1985.5 Tbird TurboCoupe engine in my 1993 LX with an LA3 com. well my neighbor came over and we tied up the loose ends and put some gas in it along with oil, water, and power steering fluid. just essentials to see if it would start. well we got the fire extinguisher handy just in case. well tony(neighbor) told me to turn it to the on position and not start to make sure the fuel pump was cycling and all those good things. i turn it to the on position and all of a sudden smoke comes out from i believe near the alternator or somewhere near there. i immediatly turned it off. i know this is vague but i had to stop for tonight due to cold and light. if anybody can point me in a direction i would be most appreciative.



patrick
 

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Smoke? Was it sparking too? Sounds like a short in the alternator, the battery cable, or wiring near the alternator.
 

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definatly sounds like you have a short somewhere. look for the burnt wire.
 
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alright yea i couldnt last night due to the freakin time change and absolute darkness but when i get home from school that is the first thing ill look for.

thanks yall

patrick
 

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As stated elsewhere...figure out why you smoked a fuseable link...fix problem, replace link, try it again...
 
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gotcha stinger yea i just read ur TF post. im going out to the car right now

patrick
 
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