Battery

[Lynn]

I need to replace my battery cables slash terminals not sure what the correct term is on my old car it was very straightforward this car being newer the cables have a fuse box attached to them on one side and wires that run down I have included a picture for reference what is involved in changing these out and how do I go about doing so

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[college man]

I’ve seen terminals close to that in auto parts stores. You would unbolt the
fastener and replace the terminal.

[Mike]

From what I can see in your picture, I don’t think you need to change the terminal. Just disconnect the terminal from the battery and clean the terminal and battery post with a wire brush style of cleaning tool.

After everything is cleaned and reassembled, a light coating of terminal anti-corrosion compound should keep things happy for years to come.

I do recommend getting a proper battery hold-down clamp/bracket for your vehicle and ditching that bungee cord. You can probably pick one at a salvage yard for less than the price of a Starbucks coffee.

[Lynn]

Unfortunately the terminal has to be replaced as the right terminal with the fuse connected wont stay tightened. It keeps frequently coming loose and disconnecting the battery.

[Mike]

Try changing the terminal clamping bolt and nut.

[comics]

I agree – id replace the clamp nut and bolt first and see what happens. Is this the correct size battery for your car? I see the green bungie cord holding it down…I also see a bent penny around the terminal in attempt to tighten the clamp up…

[Mike]

[quote=”comics” post=163389]I agree – id replace the clamp nut and bolt first and see what happens. Is this the correct size battery for your car? I see the green bungie cord holding it down…I also see a bent penny around the terminal in attempt to tighten the clamp up…[/quote]

That’s a penny? Damn, I thought that was corrosion.

[comics]

haha yea penny that has been hammered in probably because like i said wrong size battery (aka wrong size terminals) and the bungie cord are givewaways someone got the $5 junkyard battery special instead of buying the proper battery. maybe the poster didnt but a shady car dealer would.

[comics]

haha yea penny that has been hammered in probably because like i said wrong size battery (aka wrong size terminals) and the bungie cord are givewaways someone got the $5 junkyard battery special instead of buying the proper battery. maybe the poster didnt but a shady car dealer would.

i bet a new nut and bolt (hardware store like $0.20 cents) would probably fix it.

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