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What can be done if the positive battery cable is bigger than the post on a new battery?
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∙ 15y ago
buy the proper battery and the cable will fit, or replace the cable with on that will
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How do you change a battery?
Disconnect the positive battery cable from the battery, make sure you take off the positive one before the negative one. Then disconnect the negative cable. Remove the clamps holding the battery down. Pull the battery out. Put the new one in. Put the battery clamps back on. (make sure you clean the battery connections. make sure there is no corrosion) Connect the negative cable first, tighten it, then connect the positive cable and tighten it. You are done. disconnect the positive and negative connections ( only 2 connections ) remove battery. replace with new then connect the negative and positive connections to the correct terminals. There is a plastic cover over your battery. Remove the positive cable, then the negative cable (if its stock, then it uses an 8mm wrench). Then remove the plastic cover. On the side of the battery closest to the middle of the truck, there is a plastic "chunk" held down by an 8mm bolt. Use an 8mm socket with about a 10" extension to remove this. Take out the battery and replace using the reverse procedure. It should be replaced with a 65 series battery in your expedition. Note - black is negative. red is positive
How do you remove a battery from a 2002 Chevy Astro van?
open the hood then undo the positive red battery cable then undo the negative cable and you will need a 10mm socket wrench to loosen the safety clamp hold plate that keeps the battery from turning over do this and your done
When you pull the positive cable off of the battery the car dies Why?
your alternator is done! get a new one be on your way. Testing the alternator in this manner can cause damage to it.
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
How do you change the battery on a 1997 Chevy Blazer?
Remove the ground cable. Remove the support arms that are in the way.Remove the positive cable. Take a ratchet,a 12" extension, and a 13mm socket and remove the holdown fixture located at the bottom of the battery. Install new battery. Reverse procedure. Done.
Is it OK to disconnect the positive connection on the battery when replacing the harmonic balancer on a 2006 Kia Sorrento?
It is recommended to always disconnect the negative cable from the battery first and reconnect it last when the job is done.
How do you replace Nissan Micra 1994 battery without knowing the positive and negatives?
Answer 1all batteries have a positive and negative labeled on them. One battery cable should be red and one black the red is positive! Answer 2 The rest of the storyAnswer 1 is correct, but IF you had to ask the question, then answer 1 is incomplete. The labeling on the battery to which answer 1 relates does not say "positive and negative." Instead, symbols are used, and they are embossed in raised symbols on the battery case, next to the terminals they identify. Since they are embossed in the battery case, they usually are NOT a different color, but are the same color as material of the battery case, and you have to really look for them.The positive battery terminal will be identified with a plus [+] symbol next to it, and the negative terminal will be identified with a minus [-] symbol next to it.Also, I think, the two terminals are very slightly different in size [diameter]. Genrerally, the positive terminal will be slightly larger than the negative. I think this was done to help prevent people from connecting the cables backward.Although you can put the slightly larger positive cable connector on the negative terminal on the negative terminal, the negative cable connector will not fit over the negative terminal on the battery. However, this does you no good, once you've incorrectly [reversed] touched the cables to a "hot" battery, which probably will instantly "fry" some of the delicate electronics of your vehicle.As mentioned in answer 1, the polarity of most battery cables are generally indicated by the color of the insulation jacket. Normal protocol 12 volt vehicle electrical systems is that a positive cable or wire will have a red color, and the negative will have a black colored insulation jacket. That is of course, unless someone who did not know what they were doing, replaced one or both of the cables with the wrong color!You can determine if the cable colors are correct by visually tracing them from their terminal connectors to where they go in the engine compartment. If correct, the black negative battery cable will go to a ring connector under a bolt head on the metal engine block. If correct, the red positive battery cable will go to either a solenoid relay mounted on [usually] on the inner fender near the battery, the firewall, or on the starter itself.Once you are certain that you know which battery terminal are positive and negative, AND which battery cables are positive and negative, then replacing the battery is simply a matter of loosening the terminal clamp bolts, removing the NEGATIVE clamp/cable from the battery first, then the postivive clamp/cable.Then remove the old battery, clean all accumulation of dust, dirt, from the battery tray and terminals, and install the new battery. Then clean the cable clamp connectors with a "terminal brush," and install the cables.Intall the POSITIVE cable FIRST, and the NEGATIVE cable last. If there is a safety cover on the positive terminal, replace it over the positive cable clamp.
When negative of a battery is connected to positive of motors then what will happen?
Dead short in the battery. Battery can explode and damage can be done to the electronics in the vehicle.
How do you change a battery in a 1998 Ford Escort?
disconnect both cables from the battery and remove the battery hold down bracket, remove battery, put new one in replace the bracket, connect positive (red cable [end will have plastic cover with red plus sign on it]} first than the other (negative) one. your done.
Can a relay switch for a 1984 F350 ford flatbed be repaired or replaced?
Yes it can be replaced, but which one are you talking about? If you mean the starter solenoid (sometimes called a relay) it is located near the battery. The positive battery cable goes to it. Disconnect the negative cable first, then you can remove the wires/cables and bolts holding it down, noting their position before removal. Reinstall & reattach wires, then reconnect the negative cable & you're done.
How do you reset the clock on a 2005 Cadillac CTS?
You have to go to your battery and undo the battery cables. Once you have done this take the positive cable and the negative cable and touch them together for 7 seconds, don't worry you won't damage anything. then reconnect the cables to the battery. go in to the dic (radio setup display and set the clock) look to the left viola! the clock will set. sounds crazy but it works. straight from the dealership.
How do you reset the computer on a 2000 Mustang?
remove the negative battery cable for about 10 minutes and then put it back on. done.
