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Old 03-27-2020, 03:00 PM   #7
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Thank you, Maytag. I figured it out...



I watched a couple of vids, again... and discovered my error...



The ground wire I "massaged" onto the starter... HUGE error. That wire I was supposed to connect to the bottom bolt connecting the starter to the motor. Damnit.!



So... I'l pull off the TB... remove that bottom starter bolt... and affix the ground.



That inspire some other questions before I return to the car...



Do you believe I damaged the starter by connecting the ground wire to that larger post? It's clear to me, NOW, that I connected both a positive and nagative cable to the starter.



The dash lights didn't come on? What do you think happened there>



So... should I get everything back in order... affix the battery cables... and turn on the ignition waiting to see if I have dash lights or... are there some other steps I should take before I tackle everything.



Thanks!!
You're probably okay. There are risks, but most systems are pretty insulated from a major fault. You'll know soon enough.

No other steps to take.... except finger- crossing, which we can all handle on your behalf.

Usually, in my experience, with a dead short like that you'll let the smoke out of the wires first....

Fingers crossed.

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