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Just did M20 flywheel conversion and.....
« 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?

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Re: Just did M20 flywheel conversion and.....
« Reply #1 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?
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Re: Just did M20 flywheel conversion and.....
« Reply #2 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????

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Re: Just did M20 flywheel conversion and.....
« Reply #3 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?

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Re: Just did M20 flywheel conversion and.....
« Reply #4 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.

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Re: Just did M20 flywheel conversion and.....
« Reply #5 on: August 31, 2013, 07:20:30 PM »
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Re: Just did M20 flywheel conversion and.....
« Reply #6 on: September 01, 2013, 12:45:13 AM »
Glad you got it solved! Electrical issues can be tricky!
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