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Old June 29th 06, 03:06 AM posted to rec.autos.tech
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Default Battery terminal short

« Paul » wrote:
> Paul wrote:
>
>>While replacing my battery tonight, a pair of pliers accidently got
>>knocked across the positive and negative battery terminals while both
>>of the battery cables were connected to their respective battery
>>terminals. A few sparks occured, but I managed to remove the pliers
>>quickly. When I started the car, all electrical devices appeared to
>>function properly, and the alternator warning light went out as
>>normal as well. Could the pliers across the terminals cause damage?

>
>
> Probably not except to the battery.


And the pliers...
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