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stangcobra · 01-03-2013, 12:29 AM

Hey guys, picked up my S14 today. SR20, t28, lots of good stuff like that.
Anyway after driving it home in a...spirited manner I made a right turn and the car died. I assumed it was the starter(been on its way out anyway) and so just gave the car a shake and it started right up.
Anyway got it home, it died again, tried to start it and noticed some smoke coming from the steering column and a burning smell under the hood, in the trunk, and in the cabin. Smelled like burning wires.
Anyway, any ideas as to what this could be? car wont crank but the headlights turn on, my boost gauge, turbo timer, and radio dont work. Car has the battery relocated to the trunk.
In advance this is my first 240 and I know absolutely nothing about them. help is greatly appreciated
Thanks

DriftVader · 01-03-2013, 10:47 AM

sounds like you have wires touching or your harness is getting rubbed on in the wheel well. your most likely going to have to check all of your wiring.

stangcobra · 01-03-2013, 02:06 PM

Shit..I keep blowing ignition fuses, so no idea what the deal is there

Darren · 01-03-2013, 02:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DriftVader

sounds like you have wires touching or your harness is getting rubbed on in the wheel well. your most likely going to have to check all of your wiring.

Check out the good advice you've already been given? ... this is a very common concern for these cars

ultimateirving · 01-03-2013, 02:51 PM

You told us in the first post. You made a right hand turn and it died. Also when you turn right the inside edge of the driver tire rubs the wheel well. Which is also where a major wiring harness lies. Fix that and you will be happy.

stangcobra · 01-03-2013, 05:30 PM

Its not the fenderwell harness, thats not rubbed through at all

ronny.jpn · 01-03-2013, 06:02 PM

Has your battery been relocated to the trunk?

stangcobra · 01-03-2013, 06:04 PM

Yes it has

JDMtyte527 · 01-03-2013, 06:19 PM

Obviously a wiring issue, if you keep blowing a fuse there is a reason why. Fuses dont just blow repetitively for no reason. multifunction volt meter, a wiring diagram, and someone who knows what they are doing is the next step. With out any of us who knows what we are doing actually being at the car you will just receive a lot of mixed opinions. Take it to a reputable show or friend who actually knows what they are doing.

stangcobra · 01-03-2013, 08:12 PM

No idea where to even start looking for this issue

ronny.jpn · 01-03-2013, 08:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stangcobra

No idea where to even start looking for this issue

It all has to do with the battery relocation most likely.

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stangcobra · 01-03-2013, 10:22 PM

Negative terminal is grounded correctly, do you think I need to just start at the positive and work my way into the bay?

*brndck* · 01-03-2013, 11:26 PM

well you've made it pretty clear you have no idea what youre doing.
take the car to a professional.

ronny.jpn · 01-04-2013, 05:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by brndck

well you've made it pretty clear you have no idea what youre doing.
take the car to a professional.

Yeah just do what he said. don't feel bad. I git my motor in and running but it wont idle so I'm done and letting my buddies at a local shop do it for me.

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stangcobra · 01-04-2013, 10:23 AM

Yeah my problem now is finding a shop even remotely close to me(valencia ca) and getting the car towed there without spending every dime I have, oh well, ill get this done, thanks for the input yall

01-03-2013, 12:29 AM	#1
stangcobra Banned from the Marketplace Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Riverside Ca Age: 26 Posts: 47 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	SR20 Wont start Hey guys, picked up my S14 today. SR20, t28, lots of good stuff like that. Anyway after driving it home in a...spirited manner I made a right turn and the car died. I assumed it was the starter(been on its way out anyway) and so just gave the car a shake and it started right up. Anyway got it home, it died again, tried to start it and noticed some smoke coming from the steering column and a burning smell under the hood, in the trunk, and in the cabin. Smelled like burning wires. Anyway, any ideas as to what this could be? car wont crank but the headlights turn on, my boost gauge, turbo timer, and radio dont work. Car has the battery relocated to the trunk. In advance this is my first 240 and I know absolutely nothing about them. help is greatly appreciated Thanks

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ultimateirving Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: arizona Age: 33 Posts: 1,519 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	You told us in the first post. You made a right hand turn and it died. Also when you turn right the inside edge of the driver tire rubs the wheel well. Which is also where a major wiring harness lies. Fix that and you will be happy. __________________ Z32 with lq4 swap Desert Street Scene \|\| Dssevents.com

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01-03-2013, 10:47 AM	#2
DriftVader Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Los Angeles, CA Age: 35 Posts: 382 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	sounds like you have wires touching or your harness is getting rubbed on in the wheel well. your most likely going to have to check all of your wiring.

01-03-2013, 02:06 PM	#3
stangcobra Banned from the Marketplace Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Riverside Ca Age: 26 Posts: 47 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Shit..I keep blowing ignition fuses, so no idea what the deal is there

01-03-2013, 05:30 PM	#6
stangcobra Banned from the Marketplace Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Riverside Ca Age: 26 Posts: 47 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Its not the fenderwell harness, thats not rubbed through at all

01-03-2013, 06:02 PM	#7
ronny.jpn Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Mobile, Al Age: 26 Posts: 325 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Has your battery been relocated to the trunk?

01-03-2013, 06:04 PM	#8
stangcobra Banned from the Marketplace Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Riverside Ca Age: 26 Posts: 47 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Yes it has

01-03-2013, 06:19 PM	#9
JDMtyte527 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: AL Age: 34 Posts: 36 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Obviously a wiring issue, if you keep blowing a fuse there is a reason why. Fuses dont just blow repetitively for no reason. multifunction volt meter, a wiring diagram, and someone who knows what they are doing is the next step. With out any of us who knows what we are doing actually being at the car you will just receive a lot of mixed opinions. Take it to a reputable show or friend who actually knows what they are doing.

01-03-2013, 08:12 PM	#10
stangcobra Banned from the Marketplace Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Riverside Ca Age: 26 Posts: 47 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	No idea where to even start looking for this issue

01-03-2013, 10:22 PM	#12
stangcobra Banned from the Marketplace Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Riverside Ca Age: 26 Posts: 47 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Negative terminal is grounded correctly, do you think I need to just start at the positive and work my way into the bay?

01-04-2013, 10:23 AM	#15
stangcobra Banned from the Marketplace Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Riverside Ca Age: 26 Posts: 47 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Yeah my problem now is finding a shop even remotely close to me(valencia ca) and getting the car towed there without spending every dime I have, oh well, ill get this done, thanks for the input yall