1994 Mercury Sable Battery spaks when connecting positive t

1994 MERCURY SABLE
70,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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JDRISCO
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My car has been sitting for few months and battery needed to be replaced. I replaced the battery and when connecting the positive cable, sparks fly and smoke appears at alternater and/or fuse box. What might be the problem?
Jul 26, 2008 at 3:56 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Have the electrical system checked out for a short circuit that's the only way for that to happen
Jul 26, 2008 at 4:17 PM
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