Difference between revisions of "Change Battery Cables"
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#* Bolt the bracket that holds the battery back into place to secure the battery. | #* Bolt the bracket that holds the battery back into place to secure the battery. | ||
#* Be sure you placed the battery back in the same way it was before you took it out, so the positive terminal is closer to the positive cable, and the negative terminal is closer to the negative cable. | #* Be sure you placed the battery back in the same way it was before you took it out, so the positive terminal is closer to the positive cable, and the negative terminal is closer to the negative cable. | ||
| − | #Connect the positive battery cable to the battery. You may want to purchase a corrosion inhibitor that you can put on the battery terminal prior to connecting the new cable. This can help ensure the connection from the battery is strong and doesn’t become limited as corrosion builds up in your engine bay. Squeeze the inhibitor onto the terminal, then slide the new positive cable connection over it.< | + | #Connect the positive battery cable to the battery. You may want to purchase a corrosion inhibitor that you can put on the battery terminal prior to connecting the new cable. This can help ensure the connection from the battery is strong and doesn’t become limited as corrosion builds up in your engine bay. Squeeze the inhibitor onto the terminal, then slide the new positive cable connection over it.<ref name="rf1"> http://www.carsdirect.com/car-maintenance/how-to-replace-a-car-battery-cable</ref> |
#* Tighten the cable by turning the bolt you loosened to remove the old one. | #* Tighten the cable by turning the bolt you loosened to remove the old one. | ||
#* Make sure the cable is connected firmly. It if jostles loose while you are driving the car will turn off. | #* Make sure the cable is connected firmly. It if jostles loose while you are driving the car will turn off. | ||
| − | #Connect the negative cable. Remember that connecting the negative battery cable will complete the car’s circuit and reestablish power to the vehicle. Be sure all other connections are tight before completing this step. You may also want to use the corrosion inhibitor on the negative terminal. Once the negative cable is connected, the car can be started again.< | + | #Connect the negative cable. Remember that connecting the negative battery cable will complete the car’s circuit and reestablish power to the vehicle. Be sure all other connections are tight before completing this step. You may also want to use the corrosion inhibitor on the negative terminal. Once the negative cable is connected, the car can be started again.<ref name="rf1" /> |
#* Be careful when touching the negative cable to the terminal and it may produce some sparks. | #* Be careful when touching the negative cable to the terminal and it may produce some sparks. | ||
#* Tighten the cable down securely so you can be sure it won’t jiggle loose. | #* Tighten the cable down securely so you can be sure it won’t jiggle loose. | ||
