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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
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)
next time, disconnet the battery before working on anything electrical
lol yes. lesson learnt. always dc the batteryQuote:
Originally Posted by trism
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?
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
ah okay
so basically i shorted a positive and a ground
=_=
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.