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Ensure you get the proper battery to replace the old one. Remove the nut and bolt that hold the stays of the old battery in place, then remove the plus and minus terminals (Need a 10mm open ended spanner generally) once all removed put in the new battery and connect terminals ENSURING that plus connector goes to plus terminal, after terminals connected replace the battery support stays and tighten, all done !
Proper battery connections could be at fault, how old is your battery? Check for loose and corroded terminals on your battery and starter connections. Also the starter might just be bad.
The vehicle battery's main purpose is to supply power for the starting system and to power some accessories when the engine is not running. The proper procedure for changing or installing a battery... remove the battery cable first from the negative battery terminal, then from the positive. Install opposite, attach the positive cable lead, then the negative.
The terminals are marked + plus for positive and - for negative. The charger normally has one red and one black wire with clamps, the red is for the positive and the black for the negative terminals. Be careful to check that the battery has the proper level of electrolyte and distilled water mix before charging it. Charging time depends on the state of the battery. Some old batteries may be nonchargeable. Be careful as batteries contain acid, ideally wear gloves and goggles.
Proper Pair of Terminals
First disconnect the Negative terminal cable, then the positive cable (with red cover). Remove the battery holddown. Remove the plastic battery cover, then the battery. Make sure the new battery is of the proper size (see chart in store). Reverse procedure, making sure you connect the Positive terminal first and the negative terminal last (it's a good idea to clean the inside of the cable terminals with emery cloth or steel wool). When putting in the new battery, be careful that the negative cable does not fall into the space below or you will have to remove the new battery to get to it. Start the engine and reset the clock and radio presets.
"Sparking" When Connecting a BatteryWhen sparks occur on connecting a battery [IF the cables are connected to the proper terminals and in the proper order] is an indication that some of the electricity using devices [clock, computers, etc.] in the vehicle's electrical system are drawing electrical current.IF the battery cables are being connected properly, this sparking is normal, causes no damage, and is nothing to be concerned about.
Disconnect positive cable first then negative. Reconnect the negative cable first then positive.
Sometimes it's just a matter of a good connection you need to make sure you have good clean connections at all points coming from the battery, make sure the terminals are clean and tight if there is any corrosion between the battery post and the terminals you want get the proper amount of power going to the starter solenoid to kick in the starter and that's were you hear the click that's the solenoid trying to kick in.
Proper procedure? Can either hand (left or right) be used when reciting the Pledge of Allegiance.
Not the proper way but I was in a hurry. Undo the terminals. Undo the screw that holds the battery retaining strap. Bend the retaining strap up and use the two handles to pull the battery out. then bend the strap down again so you can shut the bonnet. I just read somewhere that there's aremovableend piece to the battery housing. I'll have a looktomorrowwhen I putthebattery back. stupid design, strap should be hinged.
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