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Old Jan 24, 2005 | 04:39 PM
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Help! Battery problem

Ok so i just finished rebuilding and installing my engine, i had to get a new battery and when i went to put it on my lights and the starter came on. The battery terminals sparked too. Key is not in, which means car is not on. I did redo my wiring harnesses, both engine, and dash. I'v checked and double checked to see which wires where mixed up. I'm pretty sure its the ignition wiring for when you turn your key but im not sure which ones. Any help on this would be appericated. And yes i did look at the manual i just cant figure out what wires are switched.
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Old Jan 25, 2005 | 12:25 PM
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Old Jan 25, 2005 | 01:02 PM
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Seriously can't anyone help me out here.
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Old Jan 25, 2005 | 01:07 PM
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Kev Landers? Guitar Junkie?

As for me I have no clue becides a ground becomming energized.

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Old Jan 25, 2005 | 01:25 PM
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you installed the battery backwards. Not much anyone can do for you.
<edit< and in the future, the long battery cable is the ground, while the shorter one is the +.
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Old Jan 25, 2005 | 01:37 PM
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lol, did i mention i rebuilt my engine. I'v checked the terminals both ways.
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