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Posted by ed650 (Member # 9897) on :
 
Its a 1990 5.0 , I was disconnecting my battery and when I was removing the negative post the opposite side of the wrench touched the positive post and a few sparks ..and now the car won't start I tried it with 2 batteries and it still doesn't want to start. I also have a sound system and the 100 fuse amp under the hood looks blown... what should I look for? thanks cafords.

[ 2013-05-12, 01:47 PM: Message edited by: ed650 ]
 
Posted by Greasy (Member # 5258) on :
 
Look for blown fuses

Edit- Does it crank?

[ 2013-05-12, 02:00 PM: Message edited by: Greasy ]
 
Posted by turbo50 (Member # 6700) on :
 
Check the fuseable link off of the starter relay also called a resistance wire
 
Posted by 87 coupe (Member # 10919) on :
 
Ignition selanoid ? That hapin to me mine melted
 
Posted by stangin' (Member # 514) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by turbo50:
Check the fuseable link off of the starter relay also called a resistance wire
^^^ this and sometimes the eec can get fried as well.
 
Posted by ed650 (Member # 9897) on :
 
it was the solenoid relay $20 fix thanks cafords [patriot]
 
Posted by 87 coupe (Member # 10919) on :
 
Wich one the one by the coil ?
 
Posted by ed650 (Member # 9897) on :
 
yea behind the battery its mounted on the driver inner fender..
 
Posted by Sj50gt (Member # 12441) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by Greasy:
Look for blown fuses

Edit- Does it crank?
What would it be if it cranks over? Just doesn't fire up?
 
Posted by RAP66 (Member # 3360) on :
 
I had a similar thing happen to me.

Check your fusable links in the wire harness, (going from memory) there are at least 5 of them.
 




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