Re: Dead battery, then smoking wires after jump attempt

On 28 Sep 2005 15:42:12 -0700, chron78@xxxxxxxxx wrote:

>I have a 92 LX 5.0 notchback, and I got into the car today and it
>wouldn't start (engine would barely click). Radio and lights looked
>fine, but figured it was a weak battery. I tried jumping it but the
>engine would turn very slowly and would not start.

Similar condition, but it wouldn't start by jumping until the battery
was brought up far enough...

>Tried to jump again with a car that had a heavy-duty battery, and some smoke starting
>coming out of one of the wires that's attached to the side of the
>engine compartment. I guess this a solenoid or something? The battery
>connects to this box on the side, then smaller wires come from the box
>and go underneath.
>
>Anyway the smoke was bad enough I thought it was going to catch fire.
>After getting back in my car I noticed the engine won't even click now
>when I try to start it and the radio is dead. I assume something got
>fried, but I'm not sure. Any suggestions on what that wire may be and
>what I have to fix?
>
>thanks

Spike
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