Everything electrical inside the car go out? Do you have lights on the dash that go dark when you try to start the car? This can be a simple problem of a bad connection at the battery terminals, in this guide will we show you how to fix this simple problem and get back on the road.
What Goes Wrong?
4. Use a wiring brush or a battery cleaning tool which you can get from Amazon for about $5.00 (US) and work it into the battery cable end to remove all corrosion. Also clean the adjacent battery terminal as well.
5. Reinstall the battery cable by pushing downward while tightening the nut. Do not over tighten the nut to avoid stripping.
6. Once tightened grasp the cable end and check it for tightness to the battery terminal then reinstall the terminal cover and you are all set.
Watch the Video!
Please watch this video of the job being done to glean additional helpful information.
Credits
This guide knowledge base was created by the 2CarPros Team, with contributions from Ken Lavacot, an automotive repair contributor with over 30 years of hands-on repair experience. If you have a question or need help, please ask the 2CarPros community and an automotive repair contributor may be able to assist. Please visit our 2CarPros YouTube Channel.