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First, the plastic case of a battery cannot corrode.
When corrosion occurs, it is on the metallic lead terminals and the connector clamps on the battery cables.
What you can see depends on the extent of the corrosion.
Mild corrosion may be nothing more than a dark [often black] film on the terminals and connector clamps.
If the corrosion has been allowed to go on for a long time then one may see evidence of the corrosion in the form of a "fluffy" buildup of powder on the terminals and connector clamps. This powdery buildup is usually a whitish, green to blue-green tint.
The fluffy material is an oxide or salt compound resulting from the combination of the metal in the terminals and connector clamps with the Sulphuric Acid in the liquid battery electrolyte.
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Replaced a starter on a 95 Isuzu but the car would not turn on what else could it be?
Check to make sure all connections to the starter are properaly installed, Check battery connections to see if their is corrision, or check cables from battery to other connections are not loose, if so, correct them, you can also check for burn't out fuses or relays related to the ignition.
What are signs of a dead car battery?
If your car doesn't start, or when you turn the key it makes a weird noise. Lights dim, slow to turn over,
Does a car battery have mercury in it?
No, a car battery does not have mercury in it. It would be very dangerous to have mercury in a car battery.
What are two differences between a car battery and a flashlight battery?
there are lots more amps in a car battery eg there about 1.5 in a flash light and in a car battery there about 300 A car battery is a wet cell battery and a flashlight battery is a dry cell battery.
Is the element mercury in a car battery?
No merc is not in a car battery
What do you do if your car battery dies?
You can get a new battery, you can jump start the car with jumper cables and another car with a charged battery. You can also put a battery charger on your battery to give it a charge.
What are signs of a bad battery?
There could be several signs that a battery is bad [failing or failed]. * It is dead, has no ability to provide power * Decreased or reduced speeds of motors attached to the battery * Intermittent operation of devices powered by the battery * The battery will not "take," or hold a charge.
How often should a car battery be changed?
How long a car battery lasts depends on many variables including your driving habits, the climate you live in, and how well your car runs. This typically can range from one to seven years, with the average being around four or five. A good rule of thumb would be to automatically have your battery changed within that four to five year range, or to look for signs such as dimming headlights that indicate that your battery is dying. A car battery should be changed every 5 years as long as no problems in power supply occur.
is my battery gonna explode?
Signs of your battery exploding can be swelling overheating and a hissing noise
How does a car battery function?
A car battery's function is to store electrical energy for your vehicle. When you start the car the stored energy in the battery turns your car over and once your car starts the alternater will power everything and recharge the battery.
Where are the battery terminals in a car?
on the battery
The online site Car Signs offers what type of products to its patrons?
Car Signs is a B2B website that offers a variety of products to attach to vehicles for advertising purposes. The have magnetic signs, window signs, and signs to attach to car roofs. They also have devices for attaching the signs.
