Need Major help and bad, no electricity.

mrnickleye · 02-21-2007, 03:21 AM

^^^

So true.

You would not believe how many vehicles come into the shop for a smog test, or some other work, and we find that the battery terminals are totally wasted. Powdery corrosion all over them.

It is probably the most neglected parts on the car.

New terminals are only a $1 or 2 each.

Use baking soda mixed in warm water to pour and brush onto the battery terminals. It neutralizes the acid. Then use plain water to rinse it all off.

You can get a post and terminal cleaner tool at any parts store.

Those little 'anti-corrosion' felt discs you put under the new terminal work to keep them clean.

Cut the cable back some, and strip the insulation with a knife.

If there is white powdery corrosion in the copper wiring down in the cable, trim it back until its all gone, or replace the cable.

02-21-2007, 03:21 AM	#5
mrnickleye 1000whp postwhore Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Mojave Desert, Calif. Posts: 1,705	Battery Neglect ^^^ So true. You would not believe how many vehicles come into the shop for a smog test, or some other work, and we find that the battery terminals are totally wasted. Powdery corrosion all over them. It is probably the most neglected parts on the car. New terminals are only a $1 or 2 each. Use baking soda mixed in warm water to pour and brush onto the battery terminals. It neutralizes the acid. Then use plain water to rinse it all off. You can get a post and terminal cleaner tool at any parts store. Those little 'anti-corrosion' felt discs you put under the new terminal work to keep them clean. Cut the cable back some, and strip the insulation with a knife. If there is white powdery corrosion in the copper wiring down in the cable, trim it back until its all gone, or replace the cable. __________________ Had a Red 1989 N/A. Automatic. Sports Pkg. w/wing. TEMS, and some nice MODS. Sold to a friend 10/08/08.