I recently purchased a OPTIMA yellow top.I was not aware that the post were different then stock.So I installed the Battery crossing the Neg.and Pos.It was hooked like this for about 5 Sec.now that this happened There is a Burning smell coming from the engine bay the battery is not hooked up like this as of right now.When I tried to hook up the old battery the same smell re-appears.What type of damage could I have done to my car, what should I do to see if there is any damage.It looks like I might be with out my car for awhile any help or info is greatly appreciated.
Thanks in advance

 

Does it still start and run properly?

Most Stereo Install places can extend the leads that way you can use the Yellow Top.

 

I havent tried to start it do to the burning smell when I connect the battery.I orderd the right battery today just in case any one is interested in this OPTIMA batt. the model we need for our car is D35 this has the Pos. Terminal on the Right side instead of the Left.

 

Worst case is you fried your ECU and all of your sensors.

 

Bump any more info?

 

i heard the red optima d35 is not the right battery someone told me it was red optimal reverse 34 can anyone confirm this?

 

What kind of more info do you want?? Check to see what works and what doesn't.