How to change battery in car w remote starter

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2001 CHEVROLET MALIBU
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I am trying to replace a battery on a car with a remote starter. I have the positive terminal attached but when I try to do the negative. Sparks fly, lights flash, the car tries to start. HELP!

Wednesday, July 4th, 2012 AT 7:47 PM

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ASEMASTER6371

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Does not sound like the remote is an issue.

Why did you replace it?

Roy

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Wednesday, July 4th, 2012 AT 7:52 PM

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Battery was dead, old, wouldn't hold a charge so we got a new one to try

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Wednesday, July 4th, 2012 AT 7:59 PM

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The starter could be engaging because of the start motor itself.

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Wednesday, July 4th, 2012 AT 8:03 PM

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So how can I at least get that negative terminal attached with out getting a shock? Its a side mount battery and requires a socket to get it screwed in.

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Wednesday, July 4th, 2012 AT 8:07 PM

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Not until the issue with the starter is resolved.

You can try to find the fuse for the remote and remove it to see if that is the issue but I doubt it.

Roy