I was hooking a turbo timer up to my car. I used a voltmeter to find the constant 12V wire on my ignition switch and the two that come on when I turn the key to the on position. I jyst twisted the wires in place and tested to see if everything worked and it did. Car started when I shut it off turbo timer worked like a charm. So I went bac today to solder the wires in place to make all the connections perminate. I had to leave my battery connected for this since I needed to use my cigarette lighter to power my solder iron. At one point when working on the live wited my tool hit a metal piece under the steering wheel and there was a spark. I didn't think anything of it and just kept working. once all the connections were made I attempted to start the car. It cranks but does not start and my other accessories like guages do not work anymore. I checked the wires and the ignition switch wire that used to be a constant 12V with the ke in the off position now is only0.5 V.

What did I do and How do I fix it? I'm moving in a few days and need my car to work. please help. tips and diagrams are welcome.

 

problem resolved. I found the blown relay from the arc.

 

I am glad you found your problem. Although I know it is a point of argument on this board, you should research the pros/cons of a turbo timer as applied to the FD. Truly, they are not needed and help retain heat under the hood (constant problem with rotaries) after the motor has been shut off. Since the turbo's are not only cooled by oil but by water as well the point of a turbo timer is negate... The previous owner had one on mine when I bought it and after lots of reading I ripped the stupid thing out. Anyways, it is just some food for thought.