1998 Kia Sephia Battery/alternator

1998 KIA SEPHIA
89,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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PITBULLBOXER
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Accidentally hooked up the battery the wrong way-
saw some smoke coming from alternator area
should I check fuses then alternator or ?
Car needs a jump with brand new battery-won't stay running for long-then needs a jump again
Please help
Sep 3, 2009 at 1:59 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Have the alt checked. You may have ruined it.
Oct 13, 2009 at 12:21 AM
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