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2004 Ford Taurus Repair Question


Topics covered: Battery, Spark, Ground cable.
Mileage: 220,000 miles.

Asked on January 19, 2013

Ford Taurus Battery Problem

Should there be power from the ground cable on the battery
when i take it off and then touch the post there is a little spark
after the car is not running
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Replied on January 19, 2013

If it is still attached to the battery and you are touvching the end to the block with the battery attached. If you have a clock or some stay on accessory it could spark a little.

Tiny Answered by DrCranknWrench (expert)
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