1990 Mercury Sable Smoking Negative Battery Cable

1990 MERCURY SABLE
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KAY GEE
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1990 Mercury Sable 6 cyl Front Wheel Drive Automatic

I just recently put in a new alternator and just a few days ago, a new starter. I had to jump the car a couple of times but on the last attempt, the negative battery cable started to smoke a bit. What is going on, and what needs to be replaced? The battery has a full charge and the alternator is fine.
May 11, 2009 at 12:20 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Check the battery and starter connection make sure its cleaned and tight
May 11, 2009 at 12:35 PM
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