Battery / Ignition problem..

Dougan760

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I have a Penta inboard outboard when i bought it (used) it started right up and every thing was fine. no problems,
Now when i hook the battery up and throw the switch on Battery 1 all the lights go on and the gauges light up,
But the key is not in the ignition... When i try to start it the engine does nothing does not turn over but in a few minutes both the positive and negative cables attached to the battery are hot to the touch.... what happened??.
Thank you for reading this.
 

alldodge

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What VP motor?

Check the cables and see if they are connected reversed
 
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