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Use the appropriate socket on the nut and tighten it. Make sure the cable is in the correct position first.
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Is it safe to drive a car with a loose battery cable?
No, tighten it to prevent sparks and a possible fire.No, tighten it to prevent sparks and a possible fire.
How do you reset airbag light on 2005 duramax?
Try taking the negative battery cable loose from the battery for about 3o seconds and then put it back on and tighten it good. This should reset it.
Can a loose battery cable cause no spark at the plugs?
A loose battery cable can cause no spark at the plugs, it can also cause your car not to start.Some newer cars need a min. 10 volts to run. Dirty cables can cause the same problem too.answerdefinetly yes a loose cable stops proper voltage getting to where it needs to be tighten cable and see if that fixes problem loose cable will also prevent proper recharging of battery
Why does a '93 corolla die while running?
Check the battery connections. The vibrations from movement could be rattling a cable loose. tighten them down after cleaning them.
Why does the 92lincolntowncarshut off and then crank 20minutes later?
Check for a loose or corroded ground or battery cable Check for a loose or corroded ground or battery cable
Can a loose negative battery cable make a car hard to start?
Yes. A loose negative battery cable can make a car hard to start. In fact it can make it impossible to start. If you don't have one you can go to a hardware or automobile supply store and purchase an adjustable wrench for a few dollars. With that wrench, you can tighten your cable. That wrench is useful for a number of things. While you are at it, also get a piece of sand paper and clean the battery terminal.
2004 Rav4 handbrake lever loose how do you tighten it?
its normally mechnical so find the steel cable and find the nut on the cable of the parking brake "handbrake" and tighten
What causes bad starting?
A battery in poor condition, Dirty battery cable connections, Loose battery cable connections, A worn out starter,
I Left the lights on all night on my 1997 Jaguar XK8. I unplugged the battery to recharge now the car won't start?
you have a loose ground.....wiggle the ground cable at battery, and see if you "make contact".....then tighten up accordingly..
What would a loose battery cable do?
Cause a no start situation.
Can a loose negative battery cable ruin an alternator?
Yes, if the negetive battery cable is not connected propperly to the battery, it will ruin the alternator and probably kill your car.
Would a loose battery cable cause the odometer to flicker?
Yes
