How Do You Diagnose The Cause Of Car Battery Corrosion?
Battery corrosion can be fatal to your car battery if it is left unchecked. Over time, a number of different factors can corrode your car battery. The main problem with battery corrosion is trying to figure out exactly what is causing the corrosion in the first place. Make sure your vehicle is turned off before you check anything. Put on protective eyewear, gloves and mask. Exposure to any corrosion related to your battery is dangerous because battery acid and inhalation of the white crystals that collect on the battery terminals (or cable connectors) is very toxic. Figure out what kind of corrosion problem you have. Try to move the cable connectors by jostling them slightly. If they move easily, there might be corrosion in the cable connectors themselves. Check for green discoloration on any exposed copper. Using your utility knife, you can create a slit in the cable to see if the wires are corrosion free. Take a good look at your battery. Typically battery corrosion occurs near these
