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Negative plates in the battery are naturally this dark color. A short between plates causes a discharge or equalization in potential which more or less is changing the positive plates and post to the color of the negative. The battery will become useless.
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My gator 49cc gas scooter has 2 black wires and 1 red for the battery I replaced the battery but it won't work when I hook it up It is a brand new fully charged battery what should I do?
The red wire goes to the positive battery post and the black wires connect to the negative post. If it will not turn over then possibly the starter is defective.
How do you connect battery charger cables to charge the battery in the car?
You connect the cables BEFORE you plug in or turn on the charger. Positive (red) to battery positive first, then negative (black) to battery ground. Then you turn on your charger and set the timer.
What is the problem when you get sparks at the positive terminal of the battery when you try to start your tractor though the starter does not turn over and the tractor does not start?
you have a dirty battery post
How do you turn off abs light on vw beetle?
disconnect the positive battery post and wait five minutes , then reconnect battery. The light should go out
Which way round does a battery go into an old mini?
The RED Cable goes to the + post on the battery. The BLACK Cable goes to the - post on the battery. Turn you battery which ever direction it takes to make the cables reach the correct posts.
How do you remove the battery on a 1996 Grand Prix?
remome negative post first. Then remove coner frame brace. remove washer fluid container. remove positive post. remove batter locking block. turn battery sideways so positive side points to the front of the car. then at an angle remove battery from tray. install do reverse make sure the last thing you do is connect negative battery post.
Can I Charge battery in 2000 Dodge Intrepid while it is in the car?
Yes. Just hook the red cable to the red post, black to black and turn the charger on.
How do you take a top post battery cable an turn it into a side post battery an the top post battery also have side post?
You can buy an adapter to convert a side post to top post or visa versa.
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.
How do you identify battery terminals without any marking?
Best way would probably be to use a multimeter or voltmeter. Turn the meter on to volts DC and connect the probes to the battery terminals, if the voltage is shown as a negative, then switch the meter's probes around at the battery end so it shows the voltage as a positive reading on the meter. Mark the positive and negative terminals on the battery after this. Some car batteries have the negative terminal as the small post, but on some as the big post.
My f 150 pickup won't start have replaced battery and starter still wont turn over will start when jumped?
You replaced the battery, is it good?? You really haven't given sufficient info. Check the Battery, Cables, Solenoid, Starter. The way I read this is that you put in a new battery and the truck's engine will not turn over when you turn the key. When you jump the truck, it turns over, starts, and runs. Are you jumping from positive to positive and negative to negative on the batteries OR are you going battery post negative on the vehicle giving the jump to a frame, engine bracket, or body metal point on your F150? If you are going positive to positive/negative to negative on the batteries, then I suspect your new battery. If you are hooking the negative jumper up to a ground other than the negative post on your battery, then I would suspect a bad negative cable. Speaking of cables, did you clean any corrosion off of the terminals when you replaced the battery? Corrosion does funny things. If in doubt, replace the battery cables.
Replace battery 2004 Dodge Durango?
REMOVAL Turn the ignition switch to the Off position. Be certain that all electrical accessories are turned off. Loosen the battery negative cable terminal clamp pinch-bolt hex nut. Disconnect the battery negative cable terminal clamp from the battery negative terminal post. If necessary, use a battery terminal puller (2) to remove the terminal clamp from the battery post. Loosen the battery positive cable terminal clamp pinch-bolt hex nut. Disconnect the battery positive cable terminal clamp from the battery positive terminal post. If necessary, use a battery terminal puller (2) to remove the terminal clamp from the battery post. Remove the battery cables from the battery. Remove the battery thermal guard (1). Remove the battery hold down bolt (1) and battery hold down (2) from the battery. WARNING: Wear a suitable pair of rubber gloves (not the household type) when removing a battery by hand. Safety glasses should also be worn. If the battery is cracked or leaking, the electrolyte can burn the skin and eyes. Remove the battery from the battery tray.
