Shorted something in left side of engine bay?

[ohbugger]

In the process of removing my braided plug wires, I think I may have shorted something out near the fuses on the left side of the engine bay. I had the plastic cover off of the electrical bits there, and happened to brush where the fuses are with the plug wires. I thought I heard a low "sizzle" sound followed by just a little bit of smoke. What's the worst damage this could have done? And being someone who is totally "in the dark" when it comes to electronics, how can I test the circuits?



I have since disconnected the battery...

[boyt911sc]

Originally Posted by ohbugger

In the process of removing my braided plug wires, I think I may have shorted something out near the fuses on the left side of the engine bay. I had the plastic cover off of the electrical bits there, and happened to brush where the fuses are with the plug wires. I thought I heard a low "sizzle" sound followed by just a little bit of smoke. What's the worst damage this could have done? And being someone who is totally "in the dark" when it comes to electronics, how can I test the circuits?



I have since disconnected the battery...

The two (2) bottom fuses look good to me. The top one is hard to tell. The brief 'sparking' you have caused would not damage or break these fuses. Hook the battery back and inspect the fuse panel very closely. If there was a 'short' you inadvertently created, one of these fuses would have been busted by the time you removed the battery. You should be OK.

Tony

[86 911 Targa]

Originally Posted by ohbugger

In the process of removing my braided plug wires, I think I may have shorted something out near the fuses on the left side of the engine bay. I had the plastic cover off of the electrical bits there, and happened to brush where the fuses are with the plug wires. I thought I heard a low "sizzle" sound followed by just a little bit of smoke. What's the worst damage this could have done? And being someone who is totally "in the dark" when it comes to electronics, how can I test the circuits?



I have since disconnected the battery...

Someone will have to chime in with the fuse designations.

The top fuse appears to be a spare.

I suspect that the other two are for the rear window defogger,
and the heater blower.

The top fuse appears well worn as do the other two.

Try cleaning the connections and replace the fuses.

Then check if your assigned items are working.

There should be voltage on BOTH sides of the fuses.

It is very possible that you did not damage anything.

Good luck,

Gerry