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I use a pencil eraser. You can trim them to shape with a knife if needed to fit a small space. Either rub the contacts back and forth, or twirl the pencil eraser on the contacet.
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Why does my blackberry just switch off as though it has run out of battery even though the battery is full?
Check your connections. bad connections can make a battery not charge or not power the phone.
Why does the car dont start unless jumped when it already has new battery and new alternator?
Are your battery cable connections clean and tight ?
Car clock keeps resetting when starting car?
First clean battery connections, if this does not correct problem the battery needs replacing.
Put key in ignition it turns a little but 1994 grand voyagerLE won't start but lights turn on it does not even click?
Go clean the battery connections, recharge the battery and then start. The connections you have now are just enough to turn on lights but not good enough to draw the power needed to turn the engine over. Clean the terminals and connectors and make sure they are tight. If after you clean the terminal connections it stil won't crank, then you probably have a dead cell in yoru battery but try the connections first before you go buy another battery.
What causes a car not to start or turn over or click or nothing?
This could be the voltage regulator. Both the positive from the battery and the starter would be connected to it.
How do you clean AAA battery ports?
Use baking soda and cotton swabs. If really bad you may use sand paper to clean connections.
What would cause a 1972 Chevrolet pickup with a good battery and starter to not start?
Check your cables for corrosion; if there is any,clean them or replace them. Clean the connections at the starter and clean all grounding wires; test the starter regardless if you think it is good. Clean the battery terminals.
Why will the car not start or the headlights not come on when the battery is full charged?
Corroded battery cables. Remove the battery cables, negative first, and clean the cable connections and the battery posts. If that does not help the battery needs charging or is defective.
Why would your 1998 Chevy Tahoe have power to the starter but would not crank?
Double check the battery connections, be sure they are clean and tight. Be sure the battery is in good condition and fully charged (12.68 V). Be sure the connections at the starter are clean and tight. Be sure the negative battery cable connection at the engine is clean and tight. Be sure the vehicle is in park or neutral. If all this checks out okay, the starter may be at fault.
Why wont your 1998 Ford ranger start all you hear is a click it has a new starter and the battery is fully charged?
You have a voltage drop in either the positive or negative battery cable. Clean all of your cable end connections ( at the starter, the engine block and again at the battery terminals). You have a voltage drop in either the positive or negative battery cable. Clean all of your cable end connections ( at the starter, the engine block and again at the battery terminals).
Why might the battery on a 1991 Mercury Tracer not hold a charge?
Its bad Clean the battery connections and make sure the connections are good. If the battery has been tested, has it been tested under an actual load, not just by placing the meter on it? also if the cells of the battery are beginning to break down, it will discharge at inopportune times,
Why would a car not start or lights not come on if you just replaced the battery?
Double check the connections at the battery. Be sure and clean the connections with a stiff wire brush and apply a light coat of grease when you reconnect the battery posts. --Modified If that doesn't work you need to check your ignition switch!!!
