engine wont start

[saxo02]

hi .ive been trying to put my power wire through the bulk head for my sub,anyway i was almost through when suddenly one of the wires sparked,anyway cut a story short, i pulled my sub wire out quickly.i started checking things were still working on the car lights etc,i went to start the car but it wont fire,its turning over fine.everything else is in tact.what could this be,im kinder worried i have done summit serious,i hope not.any answers would be great or help thrying to sort the problem out.could it be a fuse or a wire burnt out which i hope it isnt.thnx guys

[burgerfeet]

Why not just check the fuses???? There is no way of knowing what you might have done.

[saxo02]

hi,i have checked all the fuses.there is a box with 4 fuses in it,these fuses are bigger than the usual ones.the 3rd has blown.this box has 4 red wires which go into it.this is situated at the top right of the engine bay .thnks

[saxo02]

jus done some more checks.my centre console instruments are off,heater etc,my horn dont work,indicators dont work,all my lights and everything work great.thanks

[tweedie]

hi,i have checked all the fuses.there is a box with 4 fuses in it,these fuses are bigger than the usual ones.the 3rd has blown.this box has 4 red wires which go into it.this is situated at the top right of the engine bay .thnks

Are the big things not relays? try replacing the 3rd one and see what happens?

[saxo02]

dont have a clue if these are relays.dont really no much about electrics tbh.will they do them in halfords.?

[saxo02]

do u know what these relays/fuses control on the car.i have also tryed bump starting the car but no joy.

[tweedie]

Sounds like you have defiantly blown something.

Halfords will probably do them

[GRAHAM2000VTR]

if its the 80amp big fuse in the lil box of 4 under the bonet its a managment fuse mate so wont start

[saxo02]

hi.do you think summit bads blown or just a fuese or relay.i was only tring to put a wire throught the bulkhead and it sparked.i completely for got to take the battery off too,what a waz.any way heres a list of everything thts gone,indicators,horn,heater,hazards,electric windows,all my lights are working clocks are fine.ive checked all the fuses in engine bay and under dash,cant see any blown.its jsut tht small box with the bigger fuses/relays in.do u have any idea what those fuses are for.oh and the car turns over just not starting,thnx

[GRAHAM2000VTR]

what spec is ur car and which fuse is it that blown the 3rd one down in the lil box under the bonnet

[saxo02]

hi there mate,its is an 80amp fuse in tht small box which has blown.its the 3rd one down.would this cause the other stuff mentioned to not work as well.thnx bud info is greatly appreciated.

[GRAHAM2000VTR]

not 100% for other stuff but get that fuse changed and should then start and hope it cures ur other probs

[saxo02]

thnx for reply,gd info.will i get tht fuse from halfords.thanks

[GRAHAM2000VTR]

should think so they seem to do everything else lol if not most garages or motor factors should have them

[saxo02]

wicked shall go and get one tomoz hopefully this will work lol.thanks bud

[burgerfeet]

Now you have removed the fault, eg the sub wire. Just remove the fuse and fit a TEMPORARY short wire link in its place and check that it runs. At least you will sleep at night.

[saxo02]

i shall do mate.thanks guys

[saxo02]

can i use any wire to do this

[burgerfeet]

as long as it is fairly thick or it will get hot and there may no be enough current supplied to relevant circuits. A bit of you amp wire would be ok for a test.

[saxo02]

the fuse is struggling to come out,how do u do it easily lol.sorry guys im a complete noob.thnx

[burgerfeet]

The 80A fuse should be a clear or neutral colour. You will need a pair of pliers to pull it out.

[saxo02]

ok cool.could i not put a piece of wire in the fuse itsself as the top comes off the fuse.thanks

[burgerfeet]

Yes, you can do that. Is the fuse rectangular, just like a bigger version of all your other fuses or is it more square with a coloured body with a clear plastic top???

[burgerfeet]

I know the fuse type now. Check in the day light and make sure it is not mechanically secured by clips. I will have a nose in the morning if you haven't figured it out and let you know. In the meantime, try your wire link across the fuse.

[saxo02]

hi there mate.yes its just like the bigger version of all the other fuses.im guna give it ago in the morning to dark now lol.if you could check in the morning for us to c if it does have clips tht would be great and very helpful indeed,as tbh id ont have a clue lol.all ure help is much appreciated,thanks bud

[GRAHAM2000VTR]

they just pull straight up mate

[saxo02]

sound mate,thanks

[saxo02]

problem fixed guys,was jsut the fuse,im so glad lol.will be taking the battery off next time,what a clown,thanks again