96 1.6 starting problems/battery - marc_straub
bmw the car has broken down have bought a new battery but when connecting it up the points keep sparking and i cant leave it connected any help would be greatful thanks
96 1.6 engine problem - WorkshopTech
Sounds like a short somewhere. Check the big leads that go to the starter and alternator, see if there is any chafed through. Otherwise take it to an auto elecy before you turn it to a cinder.
96 1.6 starting problems/battery - Peter.N.
You have't connected it up the wrong way round have you? If so, even though its right now it could have burnt out the alternator diodes and possibly other things as well.