Engine only starts sometimes when playing with the cables

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GA2384
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okay so for the pastweekor so my car has been acting up sometimes it will start right up and other times it wont but when it doesnt start up i play with the battery cables and i let it sit for about 5minutes and itll start right up. Today this occured again but no matter how many times i tired it wouldnt start up, somebody told me to make sure the cables were clean but i really need some advice on what to do and how to clean to cables. Thanks
May 9, 2006 at 2:05 PM
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LOSONE
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Remove the ground cable (-) and clean the terminal and the cable. Also remove each cable that is attached to the cable, remove and clean both ends. DON'T use soda or a liquid cleaner. Do the same for both cables. A small wire brush. pen knife or any thing to clean the surfaces and make them shiny. Good luck
May 9, 2006 at 5:21 PM
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