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Battery Sparks 850 1994

posted by  FIRSTVOLVO on  Tue Jan 27 13:01 CST 2004
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I left my car in a garage for a month and when I came back, the battery was dead. Being that the old battery was too small and old, I bought a new one and installed it. Now, the lights will turn on, but when I try to turn on the engine, the battery sparks and smoke rises. Any ideas? Thanks.








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    Battery Sparks 850 1994

    posted by  Hamfisted on  Wed Jan 28 05:41 CST 2004
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    Check the cables ! I think you hooked it up backwards. I'm surprised it would even turn over. Not good for ECU and a bunch of other stuff.


    Mike








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      Battery Sparks 850 1994

      posted by  FIRSTVOLVO on  Thu Jan 29 15:27 CST 2004
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      It was backwards at first, but then I changed it back the other way and the same thing is happening....spark and smoke. Could it be that a starter fuse is blown or something?








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        Battery Sparks 850 1994

        posted by  Ken Temkin on  Fri Jan 30 03:57 CST 2004
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        FirstVolvo,

        You are obviously WAY over your head, even though the task you have undertaken is a very simple thing.

        I would not recommend that anyone give you any more advice as doing so would make them complicit with any further damage, or injury, you might incurr.

        Have the car towed to a professional and let them correct the problem before you blow up th battery, splashing acid in your eyes, across you face, etc. You are dealing with a dangerous situation and I do not feel confident that you are aware of the dangers involved.

        Ken







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