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K5 Blazer1969-1994
While this model ended its run, it is not uncommon to see them on the road or off, years after production end.
Platform: Truck, GMT 400
I have an 83 K5 for the last 9 years. I don’t use it often and it is parked in the driveway. To keep the battery from discharging, I disconnect both cables from the terminals and reconnect them every few months to start her up.
the last time I began this procedure, as soon as I connected the last battery cable, smoke started appearing from something on the firewall. I immediately disconnected the cables to prevent a fire. The keys were not in the ignition at any time and the headlights were not on.
after getting a fire extinguisher out of the house, I repeated the procedure and this time there was no fire/smoke. But the engine would not crank at all once the key was turned. No clicks.
I want to figure out what the problem may be. Or maybe I should say my teenage boys are also keenly wanting to figure out what the problem is.
Mini wire fire
