First of all several years ago I bought a battery that didn't quite fit. Both the positive (RED) cable and a thinner one next to it that runs down toward the starter are taught and touch the top edge of the battery. From vibration and bumps etc. the wires both became exposed. By touching the battery top and being fairly close together with the aid of some grime and possibly condensation they were able to "cross" without touching. The "completed" circuit caused the starter to try to turn over the motor until the battery died. At that point I had no idea of the problem or cause. I jumped the car and hear the starter continuing to engage the flywheel. It stopped and I jumped in the car for a ride to charge the battery. It engaged while I was driving. I took it home and checked the battery terminals and that's when I heard a little sizzling going on at the edge of the battery where the wires were touching. I taped the bare areas and tried to start it but he solenoid wouldn't engage. That's when I started to replace the starter (which took me forever because it is located in the worse place you can imagine). When the new one was in and everything was put together, it started up and no electrical problem were experienced. That night the radio, clock, mirrors, and courtesy lights were dead. I found fuse 34 blown. I replaced it and it seem to blow when I shift it out of park to reverse.
