HELP: might be electrical system problem

[jben]

I got a problem when I tried to change the headlight for my old 89's 240sx. I just followed the user manual, disconnect battery negative terminal, change the new headlight, and reconnect battery.

After that, however, I found I couldn't start the car any more. Whenever I open the door, the four side markers ( the small lights on each corner) kept flashing, as well as the clock on the dash board. And I heard some click-click sound. This will last around 1 min until it goes off. All these happened even before I plug my car key.

Since all the lights are still on, and stereo also works, it won't be bad battery. I doubt if it's due to the electrical system. Now my car is dead there at home. Hope I don't have to tow it to garage.

If anybody can give me some advice, I would really apppreciate!!!

Regards,

Ben

[topless@vabeach]

How many leads do you have connected to your -terminal. You should have 1 on your +terminal but on most cars there are two wires combined to the -terminal. One if for your basic electrical system (stereo, lights) the other is for your car to start and run. If they are not connected at the negative terminal trace it back. Its raining here so I am not going out to see how my 240 is wired but I know my GMC pickup and Mini-van have two negitive wires from past problems.

When is doubt. Remove bother connectors, clean the battery posts (use baking soda paste (a little water and a lot of baking soda) and rub it around your terminals to clean the corrosion) Then take a fine sandpaper and clean the posts and connectors. Hook everything up and pray. I hope this helps..

[1991240xs]

the s13's had extra little piece connected to the positive terminal...it's raining here too or I'd take a pic for ya-