Auto Electrician

[aky]

Ok guys need a reliable auto electrician to come and have a look at my R33 as i think i might have damaged some electric parts when trying to jump start the car yesterday. I put the cables the wrong way (i know stupid, but hey shit happens) and had some smoke coming from inside the car dashboard. The car does not start at all, it will not even crank, all other electronics work in the car if the key is put in ignition.

So yes anyone can recommend an electrician that will not charge an arm and a leg that could come to my place and have a look at it.

Location: Merrylands

Edited July 10, 2011 by aky

[MattyFlynn]

Odds r u blew a fuse, just go through and check them all before u call sumone out.

[aky]

Checked the fuses in the boot, they look to be fine. I was thinking of maybe taking the fuses to supercheap and getting a new battery, then replace them all and see how it goes. But would still need an auto electrician in case that does not work.

[MattyFlynn]

Check the fuses under the steering wheel before u do anything else

[aky]

Ok, any fuse in particular or all of them.

Tanx for u help btw.

[aky]

Went to chk the fuses under the dashboard 2nit, thought to my self lets see if it turns on, surprise surprise it turned on and i took it for a little drive everything looked fine. Parked the car then tried to start it again about 30min later and it will not start, but it at least it makes clicking sounds now. So now i am thinking that it might be the battery that is dead, so will get a new battery tomorrow and will see what happens.

[MattyFlynn]

Arh k no worries. If it's not the battery could be the starter motor? Not sure tho

Let me know how u go lol

[aky]

Bought a new battery, put in and it started without any issues. Took it for a drive all good, started the car after 30 min again and its still starting without any problems. So it looks like the battery was the problem after all, the other battery was all watery when i took it out so must have damaged it when trying to jump start it. So relived thought i might have done some serious damage to my car.

[hamiltonau]

so does anyone know one? i was given a number for one before but he is always busy

[jeffworld2]

I have wired up a few skylines now, let me know your issues and I should be able to help. located leichhardt

[hamiltonau]

nice, thats pretty handy Jeff, got a number? happy to be PM'ed with it

[GTR-N1]

Oh and leave your gun at home Pat. Jeff doesn't need it pointed at his head whilst working!

[hamiltonau]

eh?

[GTR-N1]

...from an Old saying - a metaphor...

"A man doesn't need to do a job with a gun at his head"'

[hamiltonau]

oh ok, i didnt get the reference..dont usually pack heat either unless im on a mission.

A mission....impossible!

[MattyFlynn]

Nerds lol

I had smoke come from my blinker switch today... Can't be good ay lol

[PIG747]

if you guys need a sparky call up pete 0407 008 651.

He's mobile and does many imports.

Tell him jonny sent you

[SargeRX8]

Nerds lol

I had smoke come from my blinker switch today... Can't be good ay lol

Your relay/blinker might be on its way out. Smoke is never good. What is it? Unless its a fuse melting(which is very unlikely as they designed to blow, unless you put a higher rated 40a fuse in a 5a slot) it is most likely the wire casing melting. This isn't good. One second is nothing, but 3 - 5 seconds is enough to get rid of the plastic and leave bare wire exposed which can cause havoc. My mates ford laser smoked for about 3 seconds, he used the wrong fuse which didn't blow and allowed too much current through. The end result was a bundle of wire with minimal shielding literally melted together. He traded the car in the next day.

I'm pretty handy with electronics, if anyone needs help, I'm near Parramatta and can see what I can do. Ive fixed all issues both electrical and mechanical in all my cars and helped my brother rig up two of his cars.

[MattyFlynn]

Hey I might hit u up on that man