CUTLASS I thinks wiring is my problem

[86cutdawgv6]

Yo what’s up guys I’m new to the forum… but I just got me and 86 cutlass with the v6 but wires is all over the place…they told me the engine ran bt as soon as I try to connect the battery it shooting spark….can some please help is the a book or something I buy that will show me where what goes with what

 

[jcelk]

i bought a factory service manual on ebay shooting sparks like that sounds like the battery cable is grounding out somewhere maybe on the exhaust

 

[383_StealthRam]

1986 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser Cutlass Salon/Supreme Shop Service Repair Manual | eBay

Physical Paper Manual! Loaded with diagrams & illustrations to help disassemble, repair & reassemble various components.

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[Bonnewagon]

This doesn't cover all models but is a great start. https://maliburacing.com/a-g-body-wiring-diagrams/

 

[Sweet_Johnny]

I'm sure someone hacked it up and just left bare wires, some twisted some not. It might be wise to inspect about every inch of wiring that you can see, and if you're real lucky you can simply resplice some of them back together without having to add to it or start over. Adding extra ground straps is always a good idea though.

Haynes has a Tech Book (#10420) titled Automotive Electrical Manual, Workbench SA has Automotive Wiring and Electrical Systems (SA160), and those in conjunction with the diagrams provided by other members will get you going. If you see a wire that's not in a diagram just snap a pic and post it here- someone will know the answer. Not me, but someone.

 

[86cutdawgv6]

i bought a factory service manual on ebay shooting sparks like that sounds like the battery cable is grounding out somewhere maybe on the exhaust

By any chance do u still have the link from when u brought the service manual

 

[86cutdawgv6]

I'm sure someone hacked it up and just left bare wires, some twisted some not. It might be wise to inspect about every inch of wiring that you can see, and if you're real lucky you can simply resplice some of them back together without having to add to it or start over. Adding extra ground straps is always a good idea though.

Haynes has a Tech Book (#10420) titled Automotive Electrical Manual, Workbench SA has Automotive Wiring and Electrical Systems (SA160), and those in conjunction with the diagrams provided by other members will get you going. If you see a wire that's not in a diagram just snap a pic and post it here- someone will know the answer. Not me, but someone.

Yes they did I know for a fact that the alternator wires are twisted together and their is a light brown wire laying across the motor but I will post pictures tomorrow

 

[383_StealthRam]

Pictures will go a long way towards members being able to help you out.

 

[86cutdawgv6]

Yo what’s up guys I’m new to the forum… but I just got me and 86 cutlass with the v6 but wires is all over the place…they told me the engine ran bt as soon as I try to connect the battery it shooting spark….can some please help is the a book or something I buy that will show me where what goes with what

 

[86cutdawgv6]

I found the problem…it was the steering column…someone tried to steal once upon a time….and this leads to the next question I have 85 Bonnieville steering column will it work in my 86 cutlass