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mismatchinc
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Oct 16, 2011, 12:05 PM
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HOT SMOKEY GROUND WIRE
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hi i just replaced the engine on a mitsubishi lancer 2002 ES model and i went to start it up and the starter is clicking but it will not turn over the motor and one of the ground wires got really hot and started smoking and melting.....please help if you can
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Hammer Time
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Oct 16, 2011, 12:53 PM
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Re: HOT SMOKEY GROUND WIRE
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If your small greound wire is smoking that means that your bigger one is likely missing. The power is traveling through that wire when it should going through a heavier cable elsewhere. Check your negative battery cable to the engine.
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