Tried to jump start, smoke, spark and pop
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Tried to jump start, smoke, spark and pop
hi everyone, just made an account to post this, really need some help.
i just got an MR2 from gumtree and the previous owner got it from an auction.
haven't turned the car on as the battery is dead, tried to jump start the car but when i tried to it made quite a bit of sparks, and a pop sound and some smoke from battery, only a little. i noticed the clips from the cable where also burnt.
I have no idea what to do, also the alternator fuse is blown, dunno if this was from before or after.
would really appreciate any help
thank you
i just got an MR2 from gumtree and the previous owner got it from an auction.
haven't turned the car on as the battery is dead, tried to jump start the car but when i tried to it made quite a bit of sparks, and a pop sound and some smoke from battery, only a little. i noticed the clips from the cable where also burnt.
I have no idea what to do, also the alternator fuse is blown, dunno if this was from before or after.
would really appreciate any help
thank you
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It would be wise to turn the engine by hand before trying to start. Obviously check all fluids.
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Just connect it up. Sometimes you get a little spark as the connection with the leads are made but once it’s on it stops.
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The only time I've seen that happen is when the jump leads were connected the wrong way around
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^^^^^^ This especially going by your descriptionangpozzuto wrote: ↑21/12/20 12:23 The only time I've seen that happen is when the jump leads were connected the wrong way around
Every chance you have blown the fusible link as well.haven't turned the car on as the battery is dead, tried to jump start the car but when i tried to it made quite a bit of sparks, and a pop sound and some smoke from battery, only a little. i noticed the clips from the cable where also burnt.
I have no idea what to do, also the alternator fuse is blown, dunno if this was from before or after.
My advice would be to disconnect the battery and charge it for 12 hours with a charger before trying again
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ive made sure to ensure this didnt happen, i triple checked everything to ensure this didnt happen, i think the previous owner many have done this though, would this cause any issues as my alternator fuse is blownangpozzuto wrote: ↑21/12/20 12:23 The only time I've seen that happen is when the jump leads were connected the wrong way around
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is it possible that the battery internally could of shorted? or any other issue with the battery, i made sure the leads were connected correctly, pos to pos, neg to car unpainted chassis.jimi wrote: ↑21/12/20 14:30^^^^^^ This especially going by your descriptionangpozzuto wrote: ↑21/12/20 12:23 The only time I've seen that happen is when the jump leads were connected the wrong way aroundEvery chance you have blown the fusible link as well.haven't turned the car on as the battery is dead, tried to jump start the car but when i tried to it made quite a bit of sparks, and a pop sound and some smoke from battery, only a little. i noticed the clips from the cable where also burnt.
I have no idea what to do, also the alternator fuse is blown, dunno if this was from before or after.
My advice would be to disconnect the battery and charge it for 12 hours with a charger before trying again
the engine doesnt even crank and theres no signs of life whatsoever, i think that may be due to the battery, how can i test the battery before buying a new one and risk damaging that one, in case there is a bigger fault that i dont know?
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Do you have a multi meter (and some idea of how to use it) ?
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Is that connected to the car or disconnected ? With it connected and the ignition on what's the battery voltage ? with the ignition on are there any dash warning lights on ?
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that was with it disconnected from the car, the car was completely dead, no lights at all, nothing
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For what a battery costs these days, buy another one and test it. If it isn't the battery you can return it to Euro Car Parts etc anyway. Also check the ground wires are good, and all connected securely.
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wonder why
Not Plan B again!! Why don't we just go with plan B in the first place?
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