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Need help 1987 TCM FCG20N6

Hi guys I have a 1987 TCM FCG20N6.I was replacing the battery & accidently connected it backwards.After just having a new starter put in. Soon as I connected I noticed smoke coming from the starter area.I disconnected it right away about 5 seconds. Then reconnected the battery correctly. But am getting no gauges or horn or no crank happening. Is there a main fuse to check? Or did I most likely fry the starter? If I did fry the starter would that stop other electrical items from working like the horn gauges etc?
  • Posted 6 Apr 2024 06:10
  • By onestepx
  • joined 6 Apr'24 - 1 message
  • Florida, United States
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I would check by the battery or starter on the positive side you probably burned what's called fuseable link it is a small wire that will break inside before you burn the wiring to the truck. When this happens you will get no power at all to the truck.
  • Posted 7 Apr 2024 12:50
  • By Scott_
  • joined 16 May'21 - 342 messages
  • Pennsylvania, United States
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On some trucks not 100% sure with TCM there are small wires to the positive battery terminal with spade conections, this is fuse wire.
  • Posted 6 Apr 2024 07:56
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  • By andrew_k
  • joined 17 Mar'07 - 363 messages
  • England, United Kingdom
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