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Why does my positive battery terminal keep corroding Sometimes it is like a science experiment with an inch of white and blue powder?
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∙ 16y ago
The plastic case is cracked around the post allowing fumes to corrode the post. Buy some of those treated battery post washers and a can of battery terminal protector spray. Or, get a new battery.
Rick
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∙ 16y ago
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∙ 15y agoI recently had this happen to my 2007 Ford Fusion it was under warranty so i took it to the dealer and they said it was caused from the battery leaking at the Post's,they replaced the battery and the positive cable and i have not had any other problems with it since.
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Where are jump start terminals Mercedes elegance?
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When you try to start your car why would the positive battery post spark and nothing happen?
The battery terminal is loose at the positive post, or the cable wires are loose at the positive terminal. Remove the terminal, clean everything properly and then reassemble and tighten securely, and it will no longer spark. Your vehicle should start. A light spritz of WD-40 or the like will deter corrosion. It's cheaper than the little anti-corrosion terminal pads they sell at the auto parts stores, but feel free to grab a pair of them when you have a moment. Then when time permits, pull your terminals (positive gets pulled first and put back on last), clean them, and put on the pads before reassembly.
When was The Terminal Experiment created?
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One terminal is positive and the other terminal is negative. The positive terminal is slightly larger.
What is the difference between a positive terminal and negative terminal of a battery?
The positive + terminal is slightly larger.
How do you know positive and negative terminals?
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What is the positive terminal of a diode known as?
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