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Usually they have plastic or rubber caps over the terminals that will have "+" or "-" . Negative terminal is almost always black, and positive is usually red, sometimes green or other.
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How are the terminals of a battery labeled?
Normally it is imposed on the battery case next to the posts. The larger post is positive.
Is there any way to replace a missing car battery post?
No. If the battery post if missing then you will have to buy a new battery. My question to you is how is a battery post missing?
How to Jump start pt cruiser?
There is a remote positive terminal for jumping. It looks like a battery post, and is labeled accordingly. The red cable attaches to this post. The black cable will attach to any sufficient grounding point such as the frame or chassis.
How do you take a top post battery cable an turn it into a side post battery an the top post battery also have side post?
You can buy an adapter to convert a side post to top post or visa versa.
How do you change a side post battery to a top post?
It is as simple as changing the battery cables.
What battery post is positive?
The post with the red cable attached to it. The positive post is slightly larger than the negative post. + & - is normally printed on the top of the battery next to the post.
Can you change the battery into a top post from a side post?
You can buy and adaptor to connect the top post cables to a side post battery. Or you can simply replace the side post cables with top post cables.
How do you hook back up a car battery?
Connect the Positive + battery cable to the positive + battery post first. Then connect the Negative - cable to the negative - battery post.
How do you hook up battery on a gmc 1995 Yukon?
Positive (Red) to positive post on battery. Negative (Black) to negative post on battery.
What side is the positive battery post on?
There is no standard for locating the positive or negative posts on a battery. You must look fot the " + " symbol on the battery. The positive post is slightly larger than the negative post.
What type of battery does the 1997 Chrysler Sebring have?
Side post, lead acid, automotive battery.Side post, lead acid, automotive battery.
How do you connect two deep cycle 12 volt batteries in parallel to an RV?
First off you must have the same type batteries. Connect the positive post of the first battery to the positive post of the second battery. Then connect the negative post of the first battery to the negative post of the second battery. Now connect the positive post of the first battery to the positive connection on the vehicle. Then connect the negative post of the first battery to the negative cable of the vehicle. Click the link for a diagram.
