[_supra_2c]

yo i been building this car all winter and finally got it together. it came in a box and its finally together will post pics asap and i mean that so please help. i go to hook up the battery and it shoots hella sparks. i believe the starter is hooked up right. big cable to top of starter near the knock sensor, little brown wire plugged in, and the wire that comes off the starter and loops hooks right next to the lil brown wire on bottom of starter right? my next question is does the wire that comes from under the fuseblock hook to the pos. or neg. side? i know this is a stupid question but i cant find answers anywhere because everyone who has a supra knows but this is my first supra and it came in a tote scattered about. any input greatly appreciated peace.

 

[ZaZZn]

um, sounds like you have a short. anything trying to take power when u plug it on means there is huge draw.

 

[SoulSupra]

The Positive cable comes from the fuse panel.
Neg goes to the (-) battery terminal and has the little cable to ground onto the inside of the fender well

 

[_supra_2c]

could a fried starter possibly be the problem? I did a continuity test and its grounded out all i have hooked up is the pos cable to the stater and the ground to the inner fender when i do the test

 

[SoulSupra]

It sounds more like a short
there are two positive cable coming off the wire loom for the starter.
One is for the starter and the other is for the positive terminal. Usually the one for the positive terminal comes out of the loom near the fuse panel/ front knock sensor area.
make sure that is connected correctly.
make sure you have the right cable on the starter. Some people put the wrong cable and Positive to ground.
All grounds must be attached...this is a must with these cars

 

[_supra_2c]

i just did a continuity test between the little wire that comes from fusebox to the chassis ground and its got a short. the alt. fuse or were the fuse is supposed to be, is just hardwired im thinkin bad things.

 

[_supra_2c]

i unhooked the 2 wires that hook to the alt fuse port on the fuse box and did another test and the short is gone
so do i need a new fuse box or at least that part of it?

 

[Acrux]

Take a picture of this, I believe I have an idea of what youre saying but I want to see it before I comment.

 

[MADSUPRA88]

How mad are the sparks?

 

[MADSUPRA88]

On a serious note, check to see that you didnt cross the cables on the starter/alternator.

 

[_supra_2c]

Take a picture of this, I believe I have an idea of what youre saying but I want to see it before I comment.

i would post a pic but i cant im too stupid sorry

 

[_supra_2c]

anyone ever seen the alt. fuse just looped together with a wire? thats how mine was and i think with no fuse being there it couldve fried some stuff. anyone?

 

[yibuy4n]

"battery shoots mad sparks when i go to hook it up"

I friggin' about fell out of my chair with laughter when I read that!

 

[kwnate]

How mad are the sparks?

hella mad yo.

 

[DegreE_v.2.0]

"battery shoots mad sparks when i go to hook it up"

I friggin' about fell out of my chair with laughter when I read that!

I almost face palmed myself out of my chair when I realized you bump an old ass thread with a useless post.

Fgt.

 

[matt666]

I almost face palmed myself out of my chair when I realized you bump an old ass thread with a useless post.

Fgt.

This.