Truck wont start, Battery hooked up in reverse!! - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

slepnstang · 02-11-2007, 09:16 AM

A buddy of mine has a 90 suburban wont start now due to the fact he threw in a new battery and hooked up the wires in reverse. He said once he turned it over he saw smoke coming out of the alternator and then the truck went dead. He cant smell fuel, the engine rotates, there is no spark but all the lights, etc work. What all could he have fried as a result of this, what should we start to look for that might be behind the truck not starting?
Ive searched for this on the forums, but I cant find anything to help, and suggestions?

02-11-2007, 09:16 AM	#1
slepnstang Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Fenton, MO Posts: 10	Truck wont start, Battery hooked up in reverse!! A buddy of mine has a 90 suburban wont start now due to the fact he threw in a new battery and hooked up the wires in reverse. He said once he turned it over he saw smoke coming out of the alternator and then the truck went dead. He cant smell fuel, the engine rotates, there is no spark but all the lights, etc work. What all could he have fried as a result of this, what should we start to look for that might be behind the truck not starting? Ive searched for this on the forums, but I cant find anything to help, and suggestions?



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