today i was taking off my heat shield that is on the exhaust manifold, and when i was taking it off. it hit the starter. once it hit the starter a yellow spark flashed. later when i went to start the car. it wouldnt start at and no lights or electrical stuff came on. but after some few seconds they came on. what kind of damage did i do to my car?
2007-10-05 18:02:17 · 5 answers · asked by helloguy 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
More info please? Year make model?
Probably nothing, if it starts now. what you did was cause a short circuit (there's a big wire from the pos terminal to your starter at full amperage)
2007-10-05 18:11:21 · answer #1 · answered by JT 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You may have a loose wire down there, and/or the heat shield has grounded that wire. the only damage would be to your battery...
2007-10-06 01:06:25 · answer #2 · answered by twosmallwheels 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check your positive cable and follow to starter and check to see if anything got loose.
2007-10-06 04:09:18 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you may have blown a fuse or a fusible link, gm uses these right off of the starter solenoid.
2007-10-06 07:13:31 · answer #4 · answered by mdk68gto, ase certified m tech 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you caused a short circuit........this will send a thermal shock thru associated wiring............insure clean & tight connection,s......check for any burnt insulation......chance,s are your ok......but check connection,s.
2007-10-06 01:45:18 · answer #5 · answered by slipstream 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋