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coca cola can get rid of the greenish stuff that builds up on the positive battery stud where the cable connects, but you still need to remove the cable from the battery and clean with a wire brush for best continuity
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Does pouring coke on car battery get rid of corrosion?
It will help, but a much better solution is to remove the battery cables, clean the connections and then use baking soda to neutralize the corrosion.
Can you clean battery cables with soda?
Yes, with baking soda.
How do you change the battery on a 1992 Buick Regal Custom?
First take the cables off then the hold down then lift the battery out. Clean the battery box with a mixture of soda and water then spray it with WD40 then install the new battery and clean the cables before you reinstall them.
Why will the car not start or the headlights not come on when the battery is full charged?
Corroded battery cables. Remove the battery cables, negative first, and clean the cable connections and the battery posts. If that does not help the battery needs charging or is defective.
Why do your 1993 crown vic battery meter goes up and down?
tight and clean the battery cables.
How do you remove and replace a dead battery in a '96 Explorer XLT?
First, take the battery cables off then remove the battery hold down then remove the battery. Reverse order to install. Be sure to clean the cables.
How do you clean battery cables?
Disconnect battery cablesMake a mixture or baking soda and waterUse a toothbrush or other to brush on and around cables and battery terminalsRinse well with water USE EYE PROTECTION
You changed your alternator and battery Starter was bad you believe but tested good Now car won't crank as if the battery is not strong enough What could be the problem?
Bad connectins at battery? Clean connections. Possible loose battery cables on starter or engine block? Clean and tighten cables. If no help, possible bad battery cable/cables. Test cables and replace as necessary. Depending on what type of car, also investigate starter cylinoid. Hope that helps.
Why won't my 2005 Expedition start - it just clicks?
It sounds as though your battery is dying. It also could be the battery cables are corroded. Check the battery terminals and if they are corroded, then clean them and the cables with a brush and put petroleum jelly or some other protective substance on them. You may have to replace the battery and/or the cables as well.
How do you start a Buick Rendezvous after replacing the battery?
Clean battery terminals, then tighten down the battery cables. With the ignition key---like any other time.
How do you replace battery in 1986 Chevy Nova?
Clean the cables and bolts of all corrosion and tighten them so that the cables will not move. This will insure a good connection.jd
Remove corroded battery cables?
If it is just the terminal ends that are corroded you can use coke cola to clean them. If they need replaced simply go to the store and get two new ones. The ends has two 1/2 bolts loosen them and pull the cable out.
