Jump start problem

1. Mconde Newbie Joined: Oct 2013 Posts: 7

   #1 15th October 2013, 14:25

   Hi, I jump started my saxo today as soon as I connected the leads my toad alarm blew out a cloud of smoke, I didnt see any smoke from the battery alternator ect ... So is it a case of get rid of the alarm and jobs a goodun or is it more serious ... ?
2. user_20080 Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Dec 2007 smurfland. Posts: 17346 Ex saxo owner.

   #2 15th October 2013, 14:28

   Well what is the car running like?
3. Mconde Newbie Joined: Oct 2013 Posts: 7

   #3 15th October 2013, 14:32

   The car has no life dont get any lights on the dash when I turn the key
4. L33h Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Oct 2007 North-east - Washington Posts: 7311 Clio 182, Fireblade GSX-R 750

   #4 15th October 2013, 14:59

   Sure you havent put the terminals the wrong way around?
5. Mconde Newbie Joined: Oct 2013 Posts: 7

   #5 15th October 2013, 15:05

   Nope everything on correct way e.g possitive then negative just wierd as it was fine the last time this happened, ill just remove the alarm and buy a new battery see if it helps, otherwise its a trip to the local garag
6. Manu Saxperience Addict Joined: Dec 2009 Posts: 11714 A6 Le Mans tuned/A3 TFSI tuned

   #6 15th October 2013, 15:49

   oh dear
   
   
   

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by L33h Sure you havent put the terminals the wrong way around?

   first thought. Obviously blew up the alarm to begin with, then most likely the main fuses, and then some.
   
   
   

   Quote:

   positive then negative

   Like this?
   
   
   
7. Mconde Newbie Joined: Oct 2013 Posts: 7

   #7 15th October 2013, 16:08

   Ahhh great ! worse senario being buy get rid and start again ? Or not that bad ? & yeahhh positive there and negative on the un painted metal away from ur belts ect hmmmm :/
8. holdawayt Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Jan 2010 Stourbridge Posts: 7338 Nissan 200sx S14a

   #8 15th October 2013, 17:02

   You've probably blown the main fuse.
   
   Check all of your fuses and replace the ones you've cooked.
9. user_20080 Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Dec 2007 smurfland. Posts: 17346 Ex saxo owner.

   #9 15th October 2013, 17:18

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by holdawayt You've probably blown the main fuse. Check all of your fuses and replace the ones you've cooked.

   This then keep your fingers crossed,lucky you didn`t cause a fire.
10. Mconde Newbie Joined: Oct 2013 Posts: 7

    #10 15th October 2013, 22:28

    Havent checked the fuses but did have a gander under the the hood, the power cable that leads to my sub the fuse hasnt gone in that or would it not affect it ?
11. user_39461 Super Moderator Joined: Nov 2009 Cambridge(ish), UK. Posts: 10581 BMW 5x M50d.

    #11 15th October 2013, 22:58

    Wouldn't affect it. Check the engine bay fuse box for blown fuses.
12. Mconde Newbie Joined: Oct 2013 Posts: 7

    #12 16th October 2013, 18:11

    Right checked the fuses I cant see any that have burnt out/black/connection broke, but I will buy all new fuses and write that problem off .. Whoever wired up the alarm did a bodge job and the wires run everywhere so ill sort that and see if it brings any life back