K8096 Posted October 20, 2014 Share Posted October 20, 2014 I have a late 1930's car, 6 volt positive ground. When I have the negative battery terminal connected to the battery first (goes to the starter) and then connect the positive cable to the battery second (ground) the ground connection sparks a little while I'm connecting it. I don't remember it doing this in the past. I haven't driven this car in 2 years. Do I have an electrical short somewhere or is something drawing current? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusty_OToole Posted October 20, 2014 Share Posted October 20, 2014 This indicates a power draw somewhere in the car. It could be as simple as, you left the key on. Or left the door open and the dome light was on. If you wish to track it down you can connect a test light between the battery and cable, then pull fuses and disconnect or twiddle with things until it goes out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K8096 Posted October 20, 2014 Author Share Posted October 20, 2014 That's what I was thinking. Thanks for confirming. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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