logang1k Posted July 2, 2010 Share Posted July 2, 2010 1990 loyale, I have the battery in the rear with a cable ran to the back from the starter to the + and - of the battery. I extended the wire from the fuse link box to the + terminal on the starter. I hooked the starter up backwards, It wont start now. No head lights, no dash lights. The fuse links "look" good. This will teach me that i need to put a piece of red tape on the positive cable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
logang1k Posted July 2, 2010 Author Share Posted July 2, 2010 The black fusible link was burnt inside the cover. where do you get those? what does the black one do? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Splinter Posted July 2, 2010 Share Posted July 2, 2010 I don't understand, if you just hooked the negative to the starter, nothing should happen at all. The starter grounds through the case. If you hooked up your BATTERY backwards... good luck. I've seen entire wiring harnesses turn into crispy kalamari from doing that. It can take out every sensor and relay in the entire car in some circumstances. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Splinter Posted July 2, 2010 Share Posted July 2, 2010 The black fusible link was burnt inside the cover. where do you get those? what does the black one do? You get fusible fuse kits from auto supply stores, cut the included wire to the same length as the old fuse, crimp on the connectors and you're good to go. Sounds like you just grounded something out and fried it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbone Posted July 2, 2010 Share Posted July 2, 2010 Yup, the black fuse is the main/primary ignition fuse. Every time I go to the wrecking yards, I make sure I check the box and pull the links if they are there. I'll look thru my stash and see how many I got left. Ok, I can send one to you. Just PM me your addy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markus56 Posted July 3, 2010 Share Posted July 3, 2010 Go to a junkyard and pick up a hand full. They are a dime a dozen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
logang1k Posted July 3, 2010 Author Share Posted July 3, 2010 It runs, I soldered in a piece of wire. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mugs Posted July 3, 2010 Share Posted July 3, 2010 It runs, I soldered in a piece of wire. It needs to be a fusable link, if not then you will fry something else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nipper Posted July 3, 2010 Share Posted July 3, 2010 It needs to be a fusable link, if not then you will fry something else. Like the entire car that would be bad. The links are there for a reason, as you saw. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbone Posted July 3, 2010 Share Posted July 3, 2010 It runs, I soldered in a piece of wire. I suggest you pick yourself up a fire extinguisher now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SubieDaddy80 Posted July 3, 2010 Share Posted July 3, 2010 Dont mess around with leaving out the link! I caught a car on fire one time trying to bypass it! NOT GOOD! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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