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2003 Ford Fiesta Starter motor

Tiny
HILLVIEW1967
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  • 2003 FORD FIESTA
  • 58 MILES
Had a intermittent problem with starter
I got a new one started fitting it but forgot to disconect the
Battery
Soon rememberd with sparks started flying
Then I disconected battery
Finish fitting the starter motor
When I try to start the car there's nothing
Could I have blown a fuse

Thanks
Any help would be appreciated
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Wednesday, June 5th, 2013 AT 6:05 AM

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Tiny
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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  • 109,747 POSTS
Since you shorted the battery, I would start by checking to see if it is still good. If it is, check to make sure there is power getting to the starter. I don't recall for sure, but I think there is a fuseable link between the battery and starter that can cause a problem and check main fuses.
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Wednesday, June 5th, 2013 AT 9:52 AM

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