After replacing the starter and putting it back together everything started smoking?
JWILLBIGRED
MEMBER
1999 ACURA TL
2WD
AUTOMATIC
130,000 MILES
Installed a new starter. Hooked up the battery cables and everything started smoking. What's causing this?
Monday, April 24th, 2023 AT 9:12 AM
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KEN L
MASTER CERTIFIED MECHANIC
47,643 POSTS
It sounds like the starter you installed is defective or the wiring to the starter has been installed incorrectly. Here is a guide to help you step by step for the starter replacement and instructions in the images below to show you how on your car.