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Not really it depends on what type of car it is

Yes it can. Unhooking the cable with the engine running can cause a voltage spike from the charging system, which can do serious damage to the electronics on the vehicle.

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Can a loose battery cable cause no spark at the plugs?

A loose battery cable can cause no spark at the plugs, it can also cause your car not to start.Some newer cars need a min. 10 volts to run. Dirty cables can cause the same problem too.answerdefinetly yes a loose cable stops proper voltage getting to where it needs to be tighten cable and see if that fixes problem loose cable will also prevent proper recharging of battery


What is the procedure for replacing battery cable?

It's not that hard, really...This really depends on the cable that you're replacing, but it would be a matter of removing the battery and just follow the path of the cable you're replacing. procedure:remove the grounded terminal first this is the negative on most cars newer than 1970 or so the hot side if you happen to get a wrench on a nut and touch the engine or frame with it you will end up with a molten or red hot wrench ( watch bands and rings too)reconnect the grounded terminal last


How do you replace starter on 2002 Chrysler Town and Country?

Remove the starter assembly from the engine compartment. To do this you disconect the neg battery cable.Remove air intake duct and the air cleaner housing assembly from the engine compartment. Disconnect the battery cable and the solenoid terminal from the starter solenoid and remove the mounting bolts. - Remove the electrical connector from the solenoid lower terminal. Remove the solenoid mounting screws and separated the solenoid from the starter body. Installation is the reverse. This answer is from my Haynes manual. Hope it helps


Why won't my Dodge Durango start even though it turns over has half tank of gas and a newer battery?

Check the starter! It happened to my 2000 dodge durango too.


Are there any grease fittings on a 2005 Ford Escape?

most newer vehicles comes with plugs you have to remove these and buy the grease fittings and screw them in yourself. very easily done. they require a 5/16 open end wrench to remove. very inexpensive also.

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What is the best way make sure that your car battery maintains it's charge during 5 months of storage?

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Can a loose battery cable cause no spark at the plugs?

A loose battery cable can cause no spark at the plugs, it can also cause your car not to start.Some newer cars need a min. 10 volts to run. Dirty cables can cause the same problem too.answerdefinetly yes a loose cable stops proper voltage getting to where it needs to be tighten cable and see if that fixes problem loose cable will also prevent proper recharging of battery


Step by step on how to install a car battery?

Some cars make the battery wildly inaccessible. but if it is in plain sight all you need to do is disconnect the terminals (ground first) remove battery hold down clamp. remove battery. On many newer cars you will want to use a battery charger to maintain power throughout this procedure to prevent stereo lock issues.


How do you rest a trouble code on a car without a scan tool?

remove positive battery cable for 20 seconds,this should shut off light!! if car is newer than 1996 then you have to have a scan tool to read codes, Auto zone has a scan tool,and they will test it for no cost!! to read codes,,


Can newer battery go dead?

Yes, it is possible for a brand new battery to fail.


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87 and older uses a speedometer cable, the newer one uses an electronic speed sensor. The cable version has a threaded cable housing on the left side of the tailshaft housing and the newer version has an electrical plug in on the left side of the tailshaft housing


How do you prove battery or alternator is bad?

with engine running, remove negative(black) battery cable. If engine dies, it's your alternator. The person who answered this question really shouldn't be answering questions on this subject. While it is true that this USED TO BE (in the 40's to mid 70's) a quick and safe test to reveal if the alternator (or generator) was charging; do the same thing to some of the newer vehicles and you will be replacing an alternator or an ECM because you "fried" it with your old fashioned test. The correct answer would be to load test the battery (auto zone, pep boys etc, will do it for free, just drive up and ask) and load test the alternator at the same time.


What is the correct voltage for a car battery?

For a standard "12 volt" battery, the voltage should be 12.6 to 12.8 while car is off, 13-14 while running. Some newer cars (e.g. recent model Hondas) have higher voltage batteries.