WE HAVE START!

[lexan_122874 at hotmail.com (Lexan Blanchard)]

For all those who have been following the no-start-saga, the car has 
officially been started (even if only briefly).

Got the darned starter bushing out yesterday (after breaking a 1/2" tap in 
half, having to get the broken tap out, oh the joy), and the new one in with 
no problems (thanks to putting it into the freezer for an hour).  FYI, those 
who suggested I change the bushing were absolutely correct: when I got it 
out, it was oddly-shaped and the side that was farthest in was 
disintegrated.

Got the new starter on, battery charged and re-installed, and cranked her 
up.  KAAAAPOW!  Sweet, sweet ignition!  Then she cut off :(  and some 
mysterious item kept running.  I jumped out and disconnected the battery 
(because a car explosion inside the farm building would definitely get my 
car evicted and we would both be hanging outside in the cold cold weather).

After all that excitement, I decided some celebratory retail therapy was in 
order, so off to the mall and best buy/circuit city.

OK, now, here is the new dilemma...  Just went to try to start again, and 
when I hooked up the battery, the mystery component is still running (and 
yes, the battery sparked at me when i connected and disconnected).  
Definitely coming from the engine compartment, and sounds like a very loud 
hummmmm.  This item has not done this before yesterday's ignition, even 
though many attempts have been made at starting the car.  Also, there is a 
smell that came with the sound, sorta dirty burning, like the first time you 
turn on your heater or a/c in the house (with a heat pump) after not using 
it for several months.

Here are the things I did when changing the starter, in case this helps a 
diagnosis:
1.  Obviously, replaced starter and bushing.  Put wires back per diagram in 
Bentley.
2.  Disconnected and reconnected some hoses that impeded starter work.
3.  Disconnecetd and reconnecetd fan connections.
4.  Discovered and replaced bad fuse in panel (interior light).

Any help is appreciated.

Thanks!
Lexan

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