Stupid battery connection problem

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I just tried getting power to my car yesterday and all it did when I hooked up the cables was spark ridiculously. Almost like it tried to weld itself to the terminal really. I read that this could be a short problem, anyone have any input?

[Scores240]

Maybe the wires are grounding out somewhere. Follow where both lead to and check condition.

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Ehh, it's mounted in the trunk. Negative is alright, positive is connected to a copper plate where two more positives branch off, one to the starter, and the other goes to the fuse box, which is also in the trunk.

They are also 2 ga wires. It would be hard to wear through them. That and the power was low, but worked before I took the car apart.

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Ah, I think I'm about to be embarrassed. How is the starter wiring hooked up? Is the top lug the one for the positive battery?

[Matt93SE]

Its the big copper one.

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They're both copper, on mine. After reviewing it, it looks like the upper one is the only unused lug.

[Scores240]

There should be one 2ga wire going to the starter. Then there is a plug for the lower engine harness that comes off of it.