I direct shorted the battery with a wrench

1999 FORD ESCORT
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TDOUGLAS
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I was taking my battery out and when i put the ratchet on the positive terminal it sparked and now my car wont start. Any ideas as to why? I might have grounded it out im not sure but it sparked and now when i go to start it it just clicks
Jan 5, 2012 at 2:16 AM
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SATURNTECH9
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So the battery is good?Have you checked all fuses?Is anything else inop?
Jan 5, 2012 at 2:44 AM
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CADIEMAN
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THE CLICK IS THE STARTER SELONIOD CHECK THE VOLTAGE ON THE STARTER WIRE WHYLL CRANKING.
Jan 5, 2012 at 2:54 AM
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