Noise scared the bujeesus out of me!

SeaDweller · 07-11-2002, 06:42 PM

Have you ever been working on something electrical, and heard a pop or sizzle? I tried installing the tach from an '84 Carrera in my '78SC, and wasn't 100% sure of the connections. With the help of several folks, I narrowed down the connections and gave it a whirl.

When I reconnected the battery, I heard what sounded like that pop/sizzle sound when you fry wiring. I literally almost jumped out of my shoes!! Turns out it was my CD player ejecting the CD!

bell · bell's Garage

ROTFFL!!! i know the sound..........was your first instict to grab the fire extinguisher or disconnect the battery?

SeaDweller · 07-11-2002, 07:02 PM

I pulled the battery cable first, and then bolted to the cabin and looked/smelled for burnt wiring. It was then I noticed the CD ejected from the CD player.

Events like this can really wreck a buzz..........

bell · bell's Garage

i know what you mean.......i just got back from picking up a parts car (for my turbo omni) and got stung by a bee when i was pushing it in the garage. i had to start all over

Bill Douglas · 07-11-2002, 07:05 PM

It's good for you Michael. It gives your heart a good rev up

cegerer · cegerer's Garage

Sort of like this?

http://www.angelfire.com/mi4/motorsport/misc.html

DByers · 07-11-2002, 07:17 PM

Just remember its not the volts that will stop your heart its the amps. Last pop I heard was on a 1200amp switchboard about 2 months ago. Had to check my shorts after that one.