Bratwerst Posted June 8, 2006 Share Posted June 8, 2006 Was working on trying to figure out why the fuel pump wasn't working correctly when my car decided it hates me. Preface: There were no wires that I was messing with grounding out somewhere - the car was turned *OFF*. Car is an 80' GLF coupe w/EA81. Disconnected the connector at the voltage regulator (circular/right next to battery) to check for corrosion - none, clip it back together and it starts smoking.....BAD - (I think it's the white wire on the "car" side and red/white on the voltage reg. side) by the time I could grab some gloves to yank the connector apart there was smoke comming from the far side of the engine bay an places on the wiring harness were burned through/bubbled.. For just a moment I reconnected to see if I had alligned the connector wrong - but it smoked that way too. so basically..... WHAT THE !#*()#!^)(! HECK!!!!!! Anyone had this happen before????? I need help ASAP - Erik - Tacoma, WA - Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bratwerst Posted June 9, 2006 Author Share Posted June 9, 2006 bump... nothing?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SOOBOUTLAW Posted June 9, 2006 Share Posted June 9, 2006 I've had all kinds of wierd electrical problems with my '80 wagon, but nothing like that. I suspect the common gremlin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SOOBOUTLAW Posted June 9, 2006 Share Posted June 9, 2006 I've had all kinds of wierd electrical problems with my '80 wagon, but not that (yet). I suspect gremlins. My car is plagued with em. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SOOBOUTLAW Posted June 9, 2006 Share Posted June 9, 2006 OOPS! double post. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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