i have a 1993 nissan 240sx and it wount start and i just changed starter and the battery but when i try to crank it all it does is make a clicking sound which sounds like its coming from the engine and the negative battery wire starts smoking
2006-08-17 12:11:48 · 12 answers · asked by joseacervantes86 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
the negative battery cable is a little exposed and its brown is that a problem
2006-08-17 12:28:35 · update #1
I would say "its the starter," but you fixed it. So, next in line is the battery and battery cables.
You can get the cable parts cheap at Wal-Mart or most other stores.
Good luck!
2006-08-17 14:47:47 · answer #1 · answered by AdamKadmon 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Check the battery cables for corrosion inside of the insulation that covers them. The corrosion can creep up the battery cable inside of the insulation and you will not see it unless you remove some of the insulation to check. The corrosion will cause much more resistance in the circuit which makes the cable overheat and smoke. If there is corrosion inside of the battery cable insulation, replace the cables.
Update: Cut and remove some of the insulation from the negative cable that you say is brown. Does the brown color go back into the insulation further than an inch? If so, this is a corrosion problem, replace the cables, they are not allowing enough current to flow through the corroded material.
2006-08-17 12:22:47 · answer #2 · answered by yugie29 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Just because the battery is "new" doesn't mean that it is good. Who knows how long it was sitting on the shelf before you bought it. Get the battery tested where you bought it. It might have a bad cell. And if that's the case, it won't put out enough voltage to engage the jack shaft and turn the motor over. I saw this same thing happen only a month ago.
2006-08-17 12:44:12 · answer #3 · answered by andrew s 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
starter relay or starter solenoid. I would also check for any bare wires. It sounds like you have a open circuit though it happened to me when my stater relay fried. I wish you the best
And there also right about changing out your battery cables now for sure I also had to do that. That is very important!!
2006-08-17 12:23:58 · answer #4 · answered by twinsmakesfive 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sounds like you need a new battery wire for sure..
and something is wrong with your negative battery.
take it in, and get it looked at..
2006-08-17 12:19:59 · answer #5 · answered by just a cariboo angel 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its the battery. some circumstances the battery you purchase might want to not be all that solid. I had one for 6 months and it went thoroughly lifeless. Thank God I knew the adult men on the shop i purchased it at. They replaced it for me free of charge. verify that first and attempt now to not go away your lights or radio on. The little issues in existence are continually those that get us the most! LOL =)
2016-11-05 01:18:38 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The engine turn? if the engine doesn't turn maybe the starter is in wrong position, teh cable start to smojing because is so much crancks to you starter, check firts you starter an d see if the engine turn,
2006-08-17 13:21:38 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Do you have your battery wires on wrong?(Ex:negative on positive and vice versa) If not then maybe you need new battery cables!
2006-08-17 12:18:57 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I think Honey is right. Check to make sure you are properly connected. Are you sure the neg battery cable is smokin'? Or is it the fusible link that is smokin'?
2006-08-17 12:23:52 · answer #9 · answered by x 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
you might need a starter or you might be low on gas
2006-08-17 12:18:04 · answer #10 · answered by Terronda B 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋