After replacing the starter and putting it back together everything started smoking?

1999 ACURA TL
130,000 MILES • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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JWILLBIGRED
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Installed a new starter. Hooked up the battery cables and everything started smoking. What's causing this?
Apr 24, 2023 at 9:12 AM
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It sounds like the starter you installed is defective or the wiring to the starter has been installed incorrectly. Here is a guide to help you step by step for the starter replacement and instructions in the images below to show you how on your car.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-replace-a-starter-motor

Check out the images (below). Please let us know what you find.


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Apr 24, 2023 at 4:47 PM