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Can you leave the negative cable wire off the battery when trickle charging?
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∙ 9y ago
It is a good thing to disconnect the negative battery cable when charging, so no damage can occur to the car's computers.
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∙ 9y ago
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When charging a battery the black cable should?
Connected to the negative post of preferably anyplace on the engine.
What do you charge a lawn mower battery?
Not sure if the question is what to charge the battery with or how to charge the battery. So, I will address both: A regular battery charger can be used. IF you are going to purchase one, you really don't need a top-of-the-line, expensive charger. A simple 2 to 6 amp slow-trickle charger will do the job. To charge the battery, connect the red charger cable to the positive battery post and the black charger cable to the negative battery post, then turn on the charger until the battery is charged. If necessary, clean the battery posts and cables before charging. The battery charger will have more complete details for charging the battery.
Where does the negative battery cable connect to?
The negative battery lead cable is to be connected to the negative lead terminal on the battery.
How do you disconnect battery of 2004 Sebring convertible for storage?
The negative cable can be removed from the post under the hood that is attached to the left wheel housing. The negative cable is only about a foot long and is connected directly from the upper post to the negative post on the battery. It would be best to remove the battery completely if it is going to be stored for a lengthy period. If you place a trickle charger on it, eventually the battery will require water to be added to it.
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.
Where is the negative battery cable in a BMW 325i?
My negative battery cable on my 1987 BMW 325is is in the trunk.
How do you charge a battery after it dies?
Connect a battery charger to the battery and let it fully charge. Do not charge it with the cars alternator. If it will not accept a charge the battery needs replacing. Connect positive (+) red cable to positive post and black negative (-) cable to negative post. Trickle charge the battery do not fast charge it as the charge won't take. Sure it will start the car a few times but a good charge to a battery is one that is done slowly
Why should a car battery's positive terminal be connected first for charging?
Batteries vent Hydrogen gas. You should always connect the positive battery cable first to avoid a spark at the battery that could cause the Hydrogen to explode. The negative cable should never be connected to the battery negative post. It should be connected to another ground area on the engine.
What coloris negative on a car battery?
Normally the black battery cable is negative.
What happens when you touch the negative battery cable to the positive battery cable?
current flows from the negative to the positive cable and back into the battery cells, recombining with the element depleted of electrons that are flowing out the negative cable. The process is not 100% efficient and the battery will eventually cease producing current.
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.
What happens when you connect the battery charging cable to the wrong post?
Overheat he battery to the point of busting it.
