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DISCUSSION => Engine + Driveline => Topic started by: i8ur911 on August 30, 2013, 08:05:01 PM

Title: Just did M20 flywheel conversion and.....
Post by: i8ur911 on August 30, 2013, 08:05:01 PM

Used the M20 starter and now my windows, mirrors and blower fan don't work.

WTF!!!!!

Checked the relays. Everything looks to be hooked up right.

What did I miss?

Title: Re: Just did M20 flywheel conversion and.....
Post by: wazzu70 on August 30, 2013, 10:38:49 PM

Well the starter circuit has nothing to do with the windows mirrors or blower fan. Double check your connections, especially the ground.

Does the starter engage?

Title: Re: Just did M20 flywheel conversion and.....
Post by: i8ur911 on August 31, 2013, 08:36:07 AM

Starter does engage. The car runs and drives, but my windows, mirrors and blower fan don't work. Other people have mentioned the black/yellow wire going to the starter being on the wrong terminal post????

Title: Re: Just did M20 flywheel conversion and.....
Post by: bmwman91 on August 31, 2013, 10:56:35 AM

There are 3 wires that connect to the starter, right? I thought that they were all using different sized ring terminals so there is no possible way to mix them up.

Did you check all of your fuses visually, or with a multimeter?

Title: Re: Just did M20 flywheel conversion and.....
Post by: i8ur911 on August 31, 2013, 11:32:34 AM

Fixed. Loose connection on starter. Messed with it enough and checked everything AGAIN.......one loose terminal connection later and it works.

Title: Re: Just did M20 flywheel conversion and.....
Post by: DesktopDave on August 31, 2013, 07:20:30 PM

 8)

Title: Re: Just did M20 flywheel conversion and.....
Post by: wazzu70 on September 01, 2013, 12:45:13 AM

Glad you got it solved! Electrical issues can be tricky!