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JM1FD 09-23-13 12:22 PM

Replacement Positive Battery Terminal/Clamp
 
The positive terminal on my car finally got so corroded and weak that it wouldn't stay on the battery post. I set out in search of a replacement just like the stock terminal, so I went straight to the Mazda parts catalog. They only sell it along with the whole fuse box for $80-something. Went to the local auto parts stores hoping it would be a generic import battery terminal, and none had anything that would work.

I recalled seeing something similar under the hood of my 370z once upon a time, so I took another look, and the part looked really, really similar. A search online led me to Nissan P/N 24340-7F000 which is *identical* to the factory terminal that was on my car. Paid $7.80 for it at the local Nissan dealer.

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edgars95rx7 09-24-13 08:26 PM

cool thanks.

SA3R 09-24-13 10:40 PM

Awesome, I needed a new terminal. I'm off to the Nissan dealer (for the first time ever)...

Thanks!! :D

Tripple 7's 09-25-13 01:03 AM

Now that is an awesome find, mine has been a sore spot on my car since i bought it. A new one is on the way from ebay ;) Thank you for the parts tip!

j9fd3s 09-25-13 11:05 AM

neat toyota also uses that thing on the trucks, not sure about price as i've never actually needed one, but its there!

actually Mazda has an Rx8 part number, F151-67-TB1, $23 list. i guess when you combine Datsun and renault you get better pricing, who knew?

DaleClark 09-26-13 09:03 AM

Wow! Great deal!

I know you can still get the whole positive terminal from Mazda, but it's the fuse box with all the fuses and everything. I THINK it's around $60 or so, so it's not too pricey.

But, if you just need the terminal, there ya go.

Courtesy Nissan is where a lot of Nissan guys get their parts, kind of like ordering from Malloy Mazda for us.

Would be nice if there was a source for the red rubber cover, that always gets torn up and crappy.

Dale

JM1FD 09-26-13 09:29 AM


Originally Posted by j9fd3s (Post 11582066)
actually Mazda has an Rx8 part number, F151-67-TB1, $23 list. i guess when you combine Datsun and renault you get better pricing, who knew?

Yeah....I looked at the RX-8 terminal first. Looks like it might work, but it is hard to eyeball the terminal to stud distance from the pictures. It is a pretty critical dimension since it sets the distance to the fuse box, and my fuse box has no breathing room as it is with the stock terminal.

j9fd3s 09-26-13 10:55 AM


Originally Posted by JM1FD (Post 11582925)
Yeah....I looked at the RX-8 terminal first. Looks like it might work, but it is hard to eyeball the terminal to stud distance from the pictures. It is a pretty critical dimension since it sets the distance to the fuse box, and my fuse box has no breathing room as it is with the stock terminal.

true, and since its more expensive anyways

jutFD 10-18-13 01:51 PM

Wanted to say thanks. I've been searching around and found the same Nissan part on ebay but wasn't 100% sure it'd fit. You just saved me some trouble

ksu-chewie 10-19-13 01:41 PM

My terminal/clamp is ok but the red silicon cover finally broke off. I haven't looked at at stores yet to see if replace meta are available.

travenport 05-06-14 07:16 PM

Im assuming this ended up working for you?

I suspect my positive clamp is causing a power issue for me as well so im looking into options for replacement. P.O. has mine being held together by 5 or 6 washers at the moment.

jutFD 05-06-14 07:38 PM

Yep it works. Mines been on for 6 months & no issues

travenport 05-06-14 07:48 PM


Originally Posted by jutFD (Post 11731788)
Yep it works. Mines been on for 6 months & no issues

Awesome thanks. Gonna snag one tomorrow

JM1FD 05-07-14 07:19 AM


Originally Posted by travenport (Post 11731765)
Im assuming this ended up working for you?

I suspect my positive clamp is causing a power issue for me as well so im looking into options for replacement. P.O. has mine being held together by 5 or 6 washers at the moment.

Has been working flawlessly for me ever since October. Like I said, the parts are identical, right down to the markings on the plastic.

Sgtblue 05-07-14 10:31 AM

As others have said...Thanks.
Mine isn't corroded but it's 'stretched' over the years. It's working, but it barely tightens beyond being able to pull off with my fingers. Nissan dealer's not far from me. :icon_tup:

tt7hvn 05-07-14 11:44 AM

I picked one up today because mine was shot. Totally worth it. It's just a nice clean part going on an already clean FD.

RXeckless 05-07-14 12:23 PM

I used the RX-8 one a couple of years back, fit perfectly on my FD. If memory serve me, paid less then $10 with 15% club discount. But I'm old and my memory is shot!

travenport 05-07-14 03:59 PM

Bought mine this morning and no more power issues. Guy on the phone told me 40 bucks for the part. Looked up the part number tou gave online and got for 6...Thanks

Novtec1 05-07-14 04:10 PM

believe it or not i just replaced mine and got one from advanced auto... wish i could remember what car is was for but i took the old one in and this one was the exact match...

Fd3BOOST 05-07-14 04:11 PM

You can buy better terminals than OEM from

http://www.waytekwire.com/products/

JM1FD 05-08-14 09:25 AM


Originally Posted by Fd3BOOST (Post 11732419)
You can buy better terminals than OEM from

Welcome to Waytek

Which one have you used with the stock fuse box? What makes them better than OEM?

kjrx7 05-11-14 11:04 PM

I just ordered one on ebay for $7.64 with free shipping!!

SA3R 05-12-14 08:57 PM

My Nissan terminal has been on my car a bit over 6 months or more, I think. Works great for me!

Also just modified the stock battery box to accept an Optima red top 34R battery. That works great too :)

HDA 09-03-15 01:55 PM


Originally Posted by JM1FD (Post 11580276)
The positive terminal on my car finally got so corroded and weak that it wouldn't stay on the battery post. I set out in search of a replacement just like the stock terminal, so I went straight to the Mazda parts catalog. They only sell it along with the whole fuse box for $80-something. Went to the local auto parts stores hoping it would be a generic import battery terminal, and none had anything that would work.

I recalled seeing something similar under the hood of my 370z once upon a time, so I took another look, and the part looked really, really similar. A search online led me to Nissan P/N 24340-7F000 which is *identical* to the factory terminal that was on my car. Paid $7.80 for it at the local Nissan dealer.

Thank you

DaleClark 09-03-15 07:47 PM

Speaking of, just found that Toyota has a similar NEGATIVE battery terminal, part number 90982-06059

The negative terminal has a different internal size (the negative terminal is a little smaller) - don't think Nissan has an equivalent.

You would have to crimp on some sort of eye terminal onto the negative battery terminal, though.

Price is around $20.

Dale


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