2003 Chevrolet Malibu While Tring Jump Car Connected Jumper Cable Battery Red

2003 CHEVROLET MALIBU
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while tring to jump my car i connected the jumper cable to the battery then the red {positive}cable to the alternator housingand the car went haywire ,what did i mess up
Jan 17, 2013 at 9:49 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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You connected the positive to the alt housing? If that is correct, you shorted out the other battery. As far as damage to your car, chances are nothing happened. Are you having trouble?
Jan 17, 2013 at 9:52 PM
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