I had a red wire catch on fire when I turned the key on,the first time it just smoked,a fire the next time I turned it over.i replaced the starter,fuse link but nothing.i have juice to the pink and purple wires.grounds and connections look fine.red wire goes into the car.i suspect that the switch may be bad so I just bypassed it.and ideas are greatly appreciated.my email is petehiggins75@gmail.com
thank you,frustrated in Waynesboro car is an 86 duke w/auto

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peter higgins

[This message has been edited by fieroguy75 (edited 09-14-2014).]

fuse-able links should prevent all smoke & fire!

replace the wires in question and try to install fuse that can be removed easily ___after you troubleshoot why the engine isnt turning - if thats the case here.

*and rather than just change the starter you should have bench tested it to see if that was really the problem.

[This message has been edited by Alex.07.86GT (edited 09-14-2014).]

Car does run but had to bypass the starter.I took the old starter to advance auto. They tested it and it was fried.

quote Originally posted by petehiggins75: Car does run but had to bypass the starter.I took the old starter to advance auto. They tested it and it was fried.

Im not sure exactly what wires were smoking/ fire/damaged, but you need to replace them and use replaceable fuses or fuseible links.

I think 1 wire goes to the alternator and the other to the fuse panel. then of course the battery cable.

if the fusible links burnt up you could cut them out and connect as a test. then replace if they look/test bad.

[This message has been edited by Alex.07.86GT (edited 09-14-2014).]

OK
Thanks for the input.I'll check it out

How does one start the car by bypassing the starter?

The Yellow wire runs directly from C500 to the ignition switch located on the column under the dash (NOT IN THE STEERING COLUMN) If everything else is working except power to the starter I am thinking that the switch is the most likely suspect. Unplug the switch and with a wire as large as the yellow wire try jumpering between the yellow wire and the red wire of the ignition switch plug.

Under the dash - not in the column - click the IMG below



Not an actual Fiero ignition switch but shown to give you the idea.

[This message has been edited by phonedawgz (edited 09-14-2014).]

Simply ran a second 10 guage wire off the solenoid from the hot side.and I appreciate the input,will go look right now....thanks