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Why does smoke rise from the negative terminal on a 3-day old battery when trying to jump start it?
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∙ 19y ago
Hey Johnny==Either the battery cable needs cleaning or replaced. It may be loose in the end. Also make sure you have a good ground between the engine and the body. Goodluck Joe
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