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Old May 9, 2008 | 10:41 AM
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thanks wyatt..
 
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Old May 9, 2008 | 10:49 AM
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Originally Posted by dmaxjenn
oh....................... ok 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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Old May 9, 2008 | 10:50 AM
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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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Old May 9, 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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Old May 9, 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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Old May 9, 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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Old Jan 4, 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.
 
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