Car wont start please help

1988 TOYOTA COROLLA
964,967 MILES
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OLDCARMAN
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was removing alternator out of 1988 toyota corolla. but forgot to disconnect positive from the battery. touched the alternator with a screwdriver heard a spark. now my car will not start. lights work and so does horn. all the fuses are good also. please help
Jun 25, 2012 at 7:57 PM
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DOCFIXIT
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check fuse links on BATT positive
Jun 25, 2012 at 8:04 PM
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OLDCARMAN
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they all look fine. what would they look like if they were blown
Jun 25, 2012 at 8:10 PM
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DOCFIXIT
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Can't look need meter or test light
Jun 25, 2012 at 8:11 PM
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OLDCARMAN
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right... thank you will check that
Jun 25, 2012 at 8:20 PM
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DOCFIXIT
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What happened?
Jun 26, 2012 at 4:03 PM
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