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yes the battery can short out the starter.more likely to short the solenoid first but check both

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Q: Battery cable was loose. I tapped it into place until I could get home. Put in park and made loud noice. Wouldn't shut off unless in neut. Now wont start. Could the battery cable short out the starter?
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