My car was overcharging a bunch... volt meter read 18 volts going into the battery. I replaced the voltage regulator, fired it up, and the car still was overcharging. I replaced the alternator... this is when my problems increased. I accidentally hooked up the regulator cables in the swapped position... I started the car, it ran for a short moment, cut off and smoked a bit from the engine compartment. Now... the engine will not even turn over... no clicking ... nothing. I have lights and interior lights, the heater fan workds, the horn works, but when I turn the key to start... nothing happens... WHAT DID I DO? How can I fix? Help...

Ron

sounds like you burnt a fusable link. check your wiring diagrams for them, there should be one or two just as a guess.

My car was overcharging a bunch... volt meter read 18 volts going into the battery. I replaced the voltage regulator, fired it up, and the car still was overcharging. I replaced the alternator... this is when my problems increased. I accidentally hooked up the regulator cables in the swapped position... I started the car, it ran for a short moment, cut off and smoked a bit from the engine compartment. Now... the engine will not even turn over... no clicking ... nothing. I have lights and interior lights, the heater fan workds, the horn works, but when I turn the key to start... nothing happens... WHAT DID I DO? How can I fix? Help...

Ron

What do these fusible links look like?

Are these fusible links just standar guage wire.... or is there a fuse in the lines?

A thick section of wire, mostly, but they all vary. This is why you'll need to check your wiring diagram.

What do these fusible links look like?

Are these fusible links just standard guage wire.... or is there a fuse in the lines? Seems strange to me.... the wire just breaks? Is it noticable?

Do you think it is the one leading to the starter solenoid? How can I test it?