Q: 2004 Saturn wont crank after I installed backwards battery

asked by on February 12, 2017

Hi my name is Sonny, i have 2004 Saturn wont crank after I put wrong battery connection, please immediately need help

My car has 135000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.

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