As long as you don't touch both contacts at the same time, you won't fry! You also have to wash your hands afterwards, just in case you get any battery acid or engine grease on them, but really the battery is so easy to replace. I always thought it was scary too, but as long as you're not touching both contacts at the same time, nothing will happen to you. :)
Personally, I wouldn't try replacing the battery until I figured out what the hell was going on with the electrical system, pulled some fuses, and tried jumping the car, since you might not need a new battery at all. Yay at the thought of not having to spend money on cars. But I doubt you needed me to tell you that!
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Date: 2004-07-26 01:19 pm (UTC)Personally, I wouldn't try replacing the battery until I figured out what the hell was going on with the electrical system, pulled some fuses, and tried jumping the car, since you might not need a new battery at all. Yay at the thought of not having to spend money on cars. But I doubt you needed me to tell you that!