Electrical/Mechanical Problem

[jagojay]

Well so far on my lil project I've replaced all the brake calipers (old ones locked up), flasher unit, light bulbs, small stuff of the sorts, even had to fix some clutch problems (who ever put the banjo in put it in upside down, GJ! lol), replaced the spark plugs which raises question number one... How does a car run with no gap in a spark plug? This car was running fine, but idling a little high with absolutely no gap what so ever... Confuses me.

Well anyway THE MAIN PROBLEM... Upon fixing my banjo problem a new problem started... It decided it doesn't wanna start anymore... I've checked the plugs, fuel pump, fuel filter, wires, dist, starter, battery, everything... It would turn over just peachy, but just wouldn't get going... then the battery died... So, it just wouldn't start at all, odd enough, there's no other info I have on it besides it won't start and I've checked the above...I ran out of ideas... But hey I'm not a mechanic, I'm a computer tech, so any tricks or anything else I should check out?

Then another problem, in my impatience (and hospital injury from this car) I can't torque anything or lift anything so I decided to charge the battery while it was still connected... Well, my uncle decided to try to start it while it was plugged in and now it has no power at all, no click, no stereo, nothing... Is there a fuse or something I should look for? Or should I just replace all the wiring?

Thiese two problems are the only ones that keep my Fiero in storage, and any help to get it out and driving would be greatly appreciated

[djoj]

hi
your first problem might be your coil, and your second might be your wire harness next to your battery or fuses under dash board

[85 SE VIN 9]

Try removing and cleaning or replacing battery terminal bolts. I've had to do this a number of times. I used to find myself unable to start nearly every time. I went to Walmart to buy a battery, but their free test showed battery and charging systems were fine and suggested checking for loose connections. The connections didn't look bad or seem very loose, but a little cleaning and tightening made some difference right away and over time eliminated the starting problem.