It's been a little while since I have been on the boards and there is a good reason for that. I bought a 4th gen Z. My third gen is taking a well deserved break since she was my daily driver for the past 4 - 5 years.

I need some help with the third gen. I have a short some where because the smaller hot lead that goes to the battery has the insulation melting and smoking. Any ideas where I should look first to find the culprit or should I just send it to a shop. If I can't spot the prob right off, where is a good shop to take the car?

 

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I had a T/A years ago that had the same problem. Ended up that the red wire ran to the starter if I remember right. Anyway, it had rubbed on a weld seam and shorted out the battery. Lots of smoke and some actual flames. Got the fire put out before any serious damage.

 

I had a Bronco a few years back and the solenoid shorted on it and melted one of the battery cables. Maybe something to look in to.

 

Thanks guys. Almost all the electronics have been replaced due to age with the exception of the starter. How would I know if thats the problem...I mean the car does crank and start.
Thanks again