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Probably shorted it out and may have damaged the wiring harness. You need to look at what circuits were affected and start by checking all the fuses. Look for melted wiring (re:smoke you saw) and find out why the 15 amp fuse didn't blow before damage was done. Is it possible you grounded the circuit? Does it feed the computer (computers run a 5 volt). You really need to give more info (engine size?) when you ask a question like this & give symptoms. For eg: power on (lights etc) but won't crank. Will crank but won't fire. Some systems work eg: brake lights but others eg: won't. What area of car did smoke come from? underhood, under dash (left side/right side), down by starter, near alternator, at fuse box, etc, etc, etc.
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What could make a 1984 Chevy Caprice not start or slow start other than a starter?
If it turns over very slowly, check for bad battery and ground connections. It should turn over quickly if you jump start it. If it doesn't, the battery connections are bad and/ or the battery is bad.
Your 1992 Chevy Caprice 5.0 has no spark and will not start what could cause this where should you look?
If you don't have spark at the plugs, or at the distributor cap, the problem is probably a faulty ignition module. This is located under the distributor cap and ignition rotor. You need test equipment to check the coils, modules and pole pieces.
Why would you have a gasoline smell in a '96 Chevy S10 after the mechanic has not been able to find a leak?
Check the evaporative canister under the hood for raw fuel. It is that black can with vacuum and wires running to the top. Good answer above. If you fill the tank and smell it, but it goes away after the fuel level goes down, you could have a leak where the fill tube joins the tank. There could even be a leak in the tank itself. Ran across that one a few years ago in a 2001 Chevy Caprice...couldn't find the leak anywhere until the tank was removed, filled with water, then flexed...the leak was at the top of the tank.
Car will not start unless the battery is jumped started but the battery is okay what could be wrong with the 1995 Chevy blazer?
ALTINATOR OR STARTER. JUMP START CAR, TAKE POSITIVE CABLE OFF BATTERY,IF CAR DIES IT IS ALTERNATOR. GOOD LUCK
Could the rotors be that bad after installing new front brake pads on a 2002 Chevy Blazer when you are driving and apply the brakes it pulsates?
Either warped rotors or drums can cause pulsating. Apply the parking brake slowly while going about 15mph and see if t pulsates. If it does, it is the drums that need turning. If not, it is the rotors that need turning.
Why don't the defrost don't work in a 1993 Chevy caprice classic?
Why the defrost may not work in a 1993 Chevy Caprice Classic could be because the heating core is out.
Does a 1987 Chevy Caprice with a v-8 have a 305 or a 350?
could be either
What causes a 77 Chevy caprice to backfire at low speeds?
That usually means the engine is lean. Could be a vacuum leak.
Why Do a 94 Chevy Caprice Engine start Missing 4 a minute then stop?
An intermittent miss in a 94 Caprice could be something in the ignition system. Check the plug wires and ignition coil to start with.
Where can a find a chip for a 1989 Chevy Caprice 350 engine?
You could look for Hypertech products, which are distributed by Autozone, Advance, and O'Reilly's.
Are Chevy caprices good in the mud?
If you get a Caprice with posi they aren't to bad in bad conditions, but they are still a car and not equipped with 4 wheel drive. Chevy Caprice's had decent ground clearance comppared to other cars though which could perhaps allow them to travel through muddier conditions.
Your 1994 Chevy caprice lost all power what could be rong?
A 1994 Chevy Caprice which has lost all power has the ignition timing set incorrectly, bad spark plugs, or a dirty fuel filter. If all components in the engine do not work perfectly in sync, power and performance are easily lost.
Why is 79 Chevy Caprice running hot what could it be?
chances are the radiator. water pump possibly. anything to do with the thermostat housing. the housing itself or the regulator.
Driver side window wont go up but goes down 1989 Chevy caprice classic?
it could be your window switch..try changing it
Why won't a 1992 Chevy caprice go faster than 40 mph?
Could be a clogged catalytic convertor Could be a problem with vacuum lines or (worst case scenario) your transmission.
Why do a 93 Chevy caprice brake lights don't work when you hit the brakes?
In the 1993 Chevy Caprice there is a brake sender located inside the steering column where the brake pedal is attached. Perhaps the brake lights are not working because of this, when a person hits the brakes. There could also be a fuse blown or a broken or shorted wire.
What could cause the engine to whine on an 85 Chevy caprice when you accelerate?
Crack in intake or exhust, or belt glazing- Check all the intake and exhust bolts.
