1993 Mercury Tracer Wrong jumpstart

1993 MERCURY TRACER
80,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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KRONKITE
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The battery was drained and we jumpsart it wrongly and there was smoke that came out from I dont even know where. Is there a chance that there will be some damage in the electrical system? Is replacing the battery one of the approach to the problem? The car wont start.
How will I fix it?
Oct 14, 2010 at 12:37 AM
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RASMATAZ
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Is it cranking over and will not start or just won't crank at all/nothing when turning key to cranking position??
Oct 14, 2010 at 11:37 AM
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