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Old 07-25-16, 10:57 AM
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GA Hot battery terminals
Just noticed this yesterday while trying to crank my car... why would they get hot? Looked online and someone said corroded cables??
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Bad cables or bad ground connection. Just as easy to replace them both.
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Originally Posted by KansasCityREPU
Bad cables or bad ground connection. Just as easy to replace them both.
I also read that,trying to start the car a couple times can get them hot.... ;o
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Cranking a couple of times won't get them hot unless you're cranking for an extended duration.
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Originally Posted by KansasCityREPU
Cranking a couple of times won't get them hot unless you're cranking for an extended duration.
I was ;o
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You just answered your own question
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