Smoke from starter low voltage
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From: Franklin Square NY
Smoke from starter low voltage
Just installed long tube headers on my C5 corvette.
I had to remove the starter while installing (i don't think that matters but maybe)
Also dropped the transmission pan to change fluid.
Started the car up fine, got the car up to temp to make sure the transmission fluid was good. (a ton came out at 178 degrees idk if thats normal)
While the car was getting up to temp it said low voltage so I finished the transmission fluid and turned the car off.
went to start it up again and some smoke came from the starter. (under low voltage 9.9-10.3)
so 2 questions
What could cause this low voltage which is what I assume is causing the starter to smoke.
New battery and alternator was installed less than a year ago.
I had to remove the starter while installing (i don't think that matters but maybe)
Also dropped the transmission pan to change fluid.
Started the car up fine, got the car up to temp to make sure the transmission fluid was good. (a ton came out at 178 degrees idk if thats normal)
While the car was getting up to temp it said low voltage so I finished the transmission fluid and turned the car off.
went to start it up again and some smoke came from the starter. (under low voltage 9.9-10.3)
so 2 questions
What could cause this low voltage which is what I assume is causing the starter to smoke.
New battery and alternator was installed less than a year ago.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Nov 2008
Posts: 3,146
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From: Edmonton Alberta, Canada
Is there something grounding out the starter (positive cable) post. Check to make sure all connections to starter are proper and not touching any ground. Could one of the header pipes be touching or real close to starter to ground it?
