Paul wrote:
> While replacing my battery tonight, a pair of pliers accidently got
> knocked across the positive and negative battery terminals while both
> of the battery cables were connected to their respective battery
> terminals. A few sparks occured, but I managed to remove the pliers
> quickly. When I started the car, all electrical devices appeared to
> function properly, and the alternator warning light went out as
> normal as well. Could the pliers across the terminals cause damage?

We;ve all probably done something similar through the years. The normal
reaction is usually so fast that the only consequences are the sparks
and a spike in one's blood pressure. The quick discharge won't damage
the electronics in your vehicle. If you could have made a good solid
connection between the terminals, the battery might have self
distructed in your face.