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Reo
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Sep 2, 2012, 11:15 AM

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A friend of mine was taking the alternator off to clean it up, but he didn't disconnect the battery first! Then something blew n smoke came up, then when he cleaned the alternator and connected it back on, it wudnt start and the hazard light stays lit red inside the car and the hazard lights are not flashing. But when you turn it over you can hear the pump kick in but it's not starting. Any help greatly appreciated.

Hammer Time
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Sep 2, 2012, 11:20 AM

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That boy needs to have his car taken away. Cleaning an alternator? What the hell was he thinking. You don't clean an alternator.
Check all the maxi fuses and fusible links.

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Reo
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Sep 2, 2012, 12:02 PM

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Thank you very much, I know nothing I'm a woman who was seeking help from a neighbour. I've been told he cud've burnt out the ECU, cud that be true? What do you think?

Hammer Time
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Sep 2, 2012, 12:14 PM

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Are you going to take my advice or your neighbors?

I've already told you what to check.

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