How Do You Replace A Wire Terminal To A Car Battery?
Over time the terminals on an automotive battery can become encrusted in corrosion. While this corrosion is normal and expected, if it is allowed to remain for too long it can interfere with the flow of current from the battery and cause starting problems. In some cases battery terminals become corroded or damaged beyond cleaning or repair. Common repairs involve simply replacing the terminal with a bolt-on unit, but that is not the best method available. Plug the memory minder tool into the cigarette lighter socket if the vehicle was manufactured after 1996. Disconnect the negative cable from the battery with a box end wrench, then disconnect the positive cable. Cut the wire directly at the terminal with the wire cutters and throw away the old terminal. Carefully strip away approximately 3/4 inch of insulation from the end of the wire with the knife. Clean the bare wire with a wire brush until the bare wire is shiny to ensure that a good connection will be made. Insert the bare end of
