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Arcing. The electrical current jumps across the air gap in the loose connection. This creates heat.
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Car drags when trying to start changed battery still does it help?
check for loose connections
Why will a car not start unless it is jumped started?
bad battery, and bad alternator not keeping it charged - also bad connections to the battery or loose wire connections on the alternator.
What causes low voltage to the car starter?
A run down or nearing end of life battery. Dirty and/or loose battery connections.
Car will not start but all your gauge lights are flickering?
Could be a battery problem, discharged, dead or dirty/loose battery connections.
Can a Loose connections stop car from starting?
Depending where the loose connection is i.e. battery cable, stater feed, solenoid, ignition switch etc.
Can a car battery need a boost due to cold weather?
Yes. How old is the battery ? . Is it the correct battery for your car/truck Are the battery terminal connections loose or corroded ? Clean ,tighten Get the battery checked at a local garage ( load test )
What makes a car make a clickig noise but wont start?
A low or dead battery. Loose or dirty battery cable connections. Faulty starter. Faulty starter solenoid.
Can loose wires cause a car battery not to start?
Certainly, a loose wire on the car battery can cause the car not to start.
What would cause car not to start?
No fuel No spark No compression Flooded Dead battery Bad starter Loose/dirty battery connections Broken timing belt Water in fuel
What does it mean if it just clicks when trying to jump start the car?
Could be, the engine is seized, the starter is bad, dirty or loose battery connections, battery in vehicle being jumped is stone dead.
1990 Honda accord your alternator is good and your battery and your car is still not charging what should you look for?
Your distributor might need to be replaced. Answer #2: Check for loose or corroded cable connections at the battery posts; also, a loose belt could be the problem.
Your 1989 Chevy Celebrity has 78K and when it warms up to operational temp it loses all electricity to everything?
Without seeing the car, it sounds like a battery connection is getting hot and failing. I would first check the battery terminals for corrosion and loose connection. Check other points where the battery cables go for loose connections, faulty cables and such. Make sure connections are clean and tight including ground connections.
