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05-09-2008, 10:41 AM

dmaxjenn

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thanks wyatt..

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05-09-2008, 10:49 AM

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Originally Posted by dmaxjenn

oh.......................

no wonder i get zapped......

Well, getting zapped isnt a big deal but frying your ecm is. If you install battery cables in the wrong order it can be costly.

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Originally Posted by Wyatt Earp

Hey at least jen knows where the battery is!

on the west coast, cleaning terminals is a monthly thing - you must pull the cable, clean the post and the cable end with a wire brush. If you have serviceable batteries which most of us don't these days there is a little more to it than that but otherwise, pull, inspect, clean, reverse.

Always, makes sure they are tight.

I couldnt deal with that at all - Optima red tops (Group 34/78) would work great for you = no corrosion

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05-09-2008, 11:50 AM

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I'm sure they would if my electrical system was any good to start with. I'm doing a complete tear down for the May long since I can't afford to go anywhere.

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05-09-2008, 12:07 PM

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To keep them form recoroding take and put either coke or some grease on the connections. Ive done it with all of my vehicles and never had a problem with them

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05-09-2008, 12:39 PM

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Lukas,

I too use non conductive grease for that purpose but you have to make sure everything is clean and tight first.

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01-04-2009, 03:12 PM

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After you clean the battery posts and clamps with either coke or baking soda. Put on the green felts over posts.Then put a coat of KOPR-SHIELD on posts, it comes in a blue and white bottle with a brush in the cap.