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Old May 19, 2007 | 08:43 AM
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I have a burning smell from my handbrake cable and the plastic sleeve over the cable has melted, the engine wont start either...[:@]

Has anybody got any ideas please...?
 
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Old May 19, 2007 | 09:11 AM
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Sounds like you have a serious short and I would suggest you disconnect your battery until someone can find and repair this problem otherwise your truck could catch fire.
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Old May 19, 2007 | 10:17 AM
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It was the stereo that was shorting out, Ive took the unit out and it now starts, just need to free up my cable now..

Thanks for your replies.
 
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Old May 19, 2007 | 11:10 AM
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Sounds like your HB cable became the best ground path for something that draws a lot of current. Better check engine block and frame grounds.

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There is a ground bolt behind the battery which I have cleaned, is there any more and where can I find them please...?

Regards Chris....
 
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