new battery car doesn't start. battery sparks when connecting cables. what should I check to start car?

2001 OLDSMOBILE AURORA
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LORI WILL
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had to put in new fuse box a few years ago. the starter fuse connector burned out and for the last year the car has been sitting. put a new battery in to start the car and it just clicks
Nov 21, 2011 at 9:32 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Double check battery and starter motor connections if okay-Do this engage the starter motor manually and see if it cranks engine over-let me know-
Nov 21, 2011 at 9:36 PM
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RASMATAZ
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You have a short circuit-check if the battery positive cable is shorted to ground and also the fusible link/s wires, also at the alternator battery wire-
Nov 21, 2011 at 9:42 PM
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