Could you explain "back fed" in this situation?

Thanks

On Wed, Jan 27, 2016 at 9:24 PM, Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@hotmail.com>
wrote:

> Has it been determined if this was the cause of the runaway starter or if
> the runaway starter back fed and fried the harness?
>
> Dennis
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf
> Of John Rodgers
> Sent: Wednesday, January 27, 2016 12:42 PM
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: Engine Bay Wiring Harness
>
> I have found my wiring harness is fried. Wires throughout are burned
> making for shorts all over.  Second time this has happened. Totally sucks.
>
> Has anyone got a good one laying about that you would be willing to part
> with?
>
> Thanks.
>