> To: fallin@us.net > Subject: Re: need help w/ wiring harness problem ? / loss of power > From: kdlewis@juno.com (kenneth d lewis) > Date: Sat, 05 Jul 1997 21:01:38 EDT > Exactly what does "had spitzen sparken on the aux battery circut" mean? > That is, did the battery just start smoking? Oops, I'v been thinking bout this stuff so much lately I guess i figured everyone else was as well . I have an aftermarket battery circut (now disabled). The p.o. put a gold aluminum wigit with two terminals on it in the engine compartment. One terminal was connected to the alternator via a relay, the other was spliced into the Battery Positive lead that would, under ordinary circumstances connect to the alternator. This arrangement brought the second battery in serial with the primary one. In trying to wrestle with the air filter assembly, I accidently grounded a piece of the mounting bracket (or somthing) on the alternator. Hence spitzen sparken, scary but brief, very brief. as far as I can tell no fuses were tripped. Tomorrow, I plan to verify the functionality of the injectors, the voltage to the injection system and the grounds that pertain. Thanks for the heads up Steve
Steve & Liz Fallin, Proud Parents of Brendan (9/15/96), Kitty-Parents to Madeline & PC, and of course Bombadil, our 84 Westy.
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