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poolboy65-ls1 · 02-07-2007, 07:58 PM

Did the most absolute bone head thing. Durning my 89-91 front end conversion I was going to test the lights and HOOKED THE BATTERY UP WRONG for about 3 SECONDS! The key was OFF. Smoke came up from the center of the fire wall. When I got the whole truck back together It will not start. The dome light, Headlights and horn blows but when you turn on the key nothing happens. It does not buz nor do none of the gauges or radio. I checked the fuse box and everything looks normal. Is there a master fuse or a fuseable link some where? Any help please!

xtreme80 · 02-07-2007, 08:01 PM

Sounds like you fried the starter solenoid. That sucks man. I'm not sure how to test that, but Im sure someone on here can tell you how.

poolboy65-ls1 · 02-07-2007, 08:05 PM

I dont think its the starter because none of the lights (Seatbelt AMPs) in the gauge cluster come on when you turn the key.

HotRod73 · 02-07-2007, 08:08 PM

maybe you fried one of your cables or something dumb? i dont know, try just lookin around maybe you will find the problem... im sure these guys can help you..

Srubydo1986 · 02-07-2007, 08:09 PM

Dude dont feel bad done the same damn thing in my 1984 chevy 1 ton dully
Felt dumb too But these is what i did to fix it.

There should be a fusable link on the driver side of the engine. It comes from the plate on the back were all the posi. wires go. You should have blown fusable link, or atleast that what happen in my truck. You will have to cut the wiring and put a new fusable link in the wiring.

Hope this helps

xtreme80 · 02-07-2007, 08:12 PM

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Originally Posted by poolboy65-ls1

I dont think its the starter because none of the lights (Seatbelt AMPs) in the gauge cluster come on when you turn the key.

I missed that part in your post. Nevermind what I said then...

82c10 · 02-07-2007, 08:32 PM

yep, i vote for fusible link.

Russell · 02-07-2007, 08:49 PM

Definitely fried a fusible link

They are either located on your starter solenoid, right where the positive cable hooks up as well, or just below the junction block right behind the driver's side of the engine

Seeing as the smoke came from the firewall, I'd say to pull the wire looming there back to find the fried link

86swb · 02-07-2007, 11:05 PM

See, look at all the help you are getting on here. Hope you find it.

Hoods69BadBowTie · 02-08-2007, 01:09 AM

I would also say fusable link probably back by the drives side of engine since the smoke came from the firewall. Hope that fixes it right up.

poolboy65-ls1 · 02-08-2007, 08:30 AM

Thanks for all the help. I will check it out this afternoon. I sure hope that fixes it.

blazer2007 · 02-08-2007, 04:27 PM

It should be on the firewall at a junction block ,I did the same

blazer2007 · 02-08-2007, 04:32 PM

sorry If I remember right the junction block was the link

poolboy65-ls1 · 02-08-2007, 07:08 PM

Thanks everyone! That was it! She's running now!!!

02-07-2007, 07:58 PM	#1
poolboy65-ls1 iamthepoolboy! Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Benton Arkansas Posts: 175	Help!!! Did the most absolute bone head thing. Durning my 89-91 front end conversion I was going to test the lights and HOOKED THE BATTERY UP WRONG for about 3 SECONDS! The key was OFF. Smoke came up from the center of the fire wall. When I got the whole truck back together It will not start. The dome light, Headlights and horn blows but when you turn on the key nothing happens. It does not buz nor do none of the gauges or radio. I checked the fuse box and everything looks normal. Is there a master fuse or a fuseable link some where? Any help please! __________________ Black primed 81 Silverado SWB one owner rust free all original 106,000 project. Steel cowl hood, 89/91 front grill, Blazer tailgate trim, sport rear bumper, 5/6 Drop, 17" Eagle Alloys, Big block is on the stand! COMING SOON: one piece glass, and more. Last edited by poolboy65-ls1; 02-07-2007 at 07:59 PM.

02-07-2007, 08:01 PM	#2
xtreme80 Wishin' I had more money! Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Eugene, OR Posts: 1,242	Re: Help!!! Sounds like you fried the starter solenoid. That sucks man. I'm not sure how to test that, but Im sure someone on here can tell you how.

02-07-2007, 08:05 PM	#3
poolboy65-ls1 iamthepoolboy! Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Benton Arkansas Posts: 175	Re: Help!!! I dont think its the starter because none of the lights (Seatbelt AMPs) in the gauge cluster come on when you turn the key. __________________ Black primed 81 Silverado SWB one owner rust free all original 106,000 project. Steel cowl hood, 89/91 front grill, Blazer tailgate trim, sport rear bumper, 5/6 Drop, 17" Eagle Alloys, Big block is on the stand! COMING SOON: one piece glass, and more.

02-07-2007, 08:08 PM	#4
HotRod73 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Norman, Oklahoma Posts: 553	Re: Help!!! maybe you fried one of your cables or something dumb? i dont know, try just lookin around maybe you will find the problem... im sure these guys can help you.. __________________ 1973 Chevrolet C20 (Under Construction)

02-07-2007, 08:09 PM	#5
Srubydo1986 The Crazy Machanic Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Nokesville Va Posts: 1,437	Re: Help!!! Dude dont feel bad done the same damn thing in my 1984 chevy 1 ton dully Felt dumb too But these is what i did to fix it. There should be a fusable link on the driver side of the engine. It comes from the plate on the back were all the posi. wires go. You should have blown fusable link, or atleast that what happen in my truck. You will have to cut the wiring and put a new fusable link in the wiring. Hope this helps Last edited by Srubydo1986; 02-07-2007 at 08:11 PM.

02-07-2007, 08:32 PM	#7
82c10 needin' money Join Date: May 2005 Location: Chickasha, Oklahoma Posts: 1,106	Re: Help!!! yep, i vote for fusible link. __________________ *SWB Stands for Short Wide Bed*

02-07-2007, 08:49 PM	#8
Russell Professional Grade Join Date: May 2003 Location: Fort McMurray, Alberta Posts: 7,915	Re: Help!!! Definitely fried a fusible link They are either located on your starter solenoid, right where the positive cable hooks up as well, or just below the junction block right behind the driver's side of the engine Seeing as the smoke came from the firewall, I'd say to pull the wire looming there back to find the fried link __________________ 1995 Chevrolet 2 Door Tahoe (6.6L LBZ Duramax / ZF6 / NP241 with 1 ton solid axle swap)

02-07-2007, 11:05 PM	#9
86swb Born a Chevy Man Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Navarre, Florida Posts: 10,221	Re: Help!!! See, look at all the help you are getting on here. Hope you find it. __________________ John or 86 (Viet Nam combat Vet-BIG RED ONE) '65-'66 1986 Chevy SWB Silverado 1984 Chevy Longbed Silverado New Kia Sportage (Wife's car and she loves it) CHEVY, American made w/pride! If you can read this, YOU NEED TO THANK A TEACHER! If you can read this in ENGLISH, PLEASE THANK A SOLDIER! GOD BLESS AMERICA AND BLESS OUR FIGHTING TROOPS

02-08-2007, 01:09 AM	#10
Hoods69BadBowTie Chevys Kick A$$ Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Zootown, MT Posts: 12,699	Re: Help!!! I would also say fusable link probably back by the drives side of engine since the smoke came from the firewall. Hope that fixes it right up. __________________ HOODS is what I answer too -'79, '77, '88 Pickup Sold, '85 Camaro, '83 T/A, '81,'83,'90 K5 Blazer All Sold -'79 3/4 ton "Big Yellow Bananna" Lifted 4spd. 39.5 TSL Swampers, The money Pit -'86 K5 Blazer Silverado 6.2 4" lift 35"s -'95 Ext. Cab Shorty 4" Tuff Country rolling 35" M/T's -'83 Monte Carlo T-Tops. 126,500 Original Miles -LATER I would rather push a Chevy then drive a ford!!

02-08-2007, 08:30 AM	#11
poolboy65-ls1 iamthepoolboy! Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Benton Arkansas Posts: 175	Re: Help!!! Thanks for all the help. I will check it out this afternoon. I sure hope that fixes it. __________________ Black primed 81 Silverado SWB one owner rust free all original 106,000 project. Steel cowl hood, 89/91 front grill, Blazer tailgate trim, sport rear bumper, 5/6 Drop, 17" Eagle Alloys, Big block is on the stand! COMING SOON: one piece glass, and more.

02-08-2007, 04:27 PM	#12
blazer2007 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: vernon b.c. Posts: 3,022	Re: Help!!! It should be on the firewall at a junction block ,I did the same

02-08-2007, 04:32 PM	#13
blazer2007 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: vernon b.c. Posts: 3,022	Re: Help!!! sorry If I remember right the junction block was the link

02-08-2007, 07:08 PM	#14
poolboy65-ls1 iamthepoolboy! Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Benton Arkansas Posts: 175	Re: Help!!! Thanks everyone! That was it! She's running now!!! Attached Images __________________ Black primed 81 Silverado SWB one owner rust free all original 106,000 project. Steel cowl hood, 89/91 front grill, Blazer tailgate trim, sport rear bumper, 5/6 Drop, 17" Eagle Alloys, Big block is on the stand! COMING SOON: one piece glass, and more. Last edited by poolboy65-ls1; 02-08-2007 at 07:12 PM.



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