How Do You Remove Corrosion From A Battery Wire?
Left untreated, battery connectors and the wires attached to them will begin to show signs of corrosion. This corrosion comes in the form of either a green or white powder. Heavily corroded connections will cause the battery to act like it is dead. It may also create deterioration to the wires themselves. The copper wires inside the cables can become so corroded, that they will eventually harden and break. Removing the corrosion in a timely manner is highly recommended so as not to cause an expensive cable replacement. Use the correct personal safety equipment, such as safety glasses and a pair of rubber gloves. The corrosion on the battery posts can be extremely irritating to eyes and bare skin. Remove the negative (-) battery connector from the top post of the battery. Loosen the nut at the end of the post bolt connector using the ½-inch box-end wrench. Remove the positive (+) battery connector. Be sure to remove the negative battery connector first. Loosen the negative cable connect
