caused a spark near alternator

[migoreng]

i've got a h22a
i disconnected the side plug then tried to disconnect the front one but it wouldn't move.
i noticed there was a bolt after removing the rubber cover.
it was hard to reach so i got a ratchet extension and accidently joined the
bolt to the metal radiator mount and it made a spark.

there's a tiny burn mark on the radiator mount and the ratchet handle. :o

i started the car and it idled for a min with no issues.


will there be any problems?

cheers

[squish85]

Take it for a drive ? U'll probably think that its losing power or something due to "Post DIY Paranoia" If its anything major it should affect adversely affect driveablilty.. I would take it to a good workshop and give it a good check if it comes to that...

In the mean time... just drive around.. till that happens (or not)

[trism]

next time, disconnet the battery before working on anything electrical

[migoreng]

next time, disconnet the battery before working on anything electrical

lol yes. lesson learnt. always dc the battery

everyone has been saying it's easy to take off the valve cover.
i have seen mechs do it without disconnecting the battery so i didn't think it was necessary... but yeah my tool just had to accidentally short lol.

so what does that wire do anyway?

[ECU-MAN]

you wont have any problems,

just dont do it again

that wire charges the battery and helps power the rest of the car while the engine is running

[migoreng]

ah okay
so basically i shorted a positive and a ground
=_=

[string]

Yep. Batteries are capable of pumping out a hefty amount of current. Give the current path little to no resistance and, well, Ohm's Law says the rest.