Do you need to disconnect the positive terminal of a battery?
Gear-obsessed editors choose every product we review. We may earn money if you buy from a link. How we test gear. Follow these tips to keep your battery—and your hands—in tip-top shape. Q: A friend of mine told me that I should always disconnect the positive terminal of the battery first to keep the electricity from spilling out of the battery.
What’s the best way to disconnect a car battery?
Clean any corrosion off of the battery and terminals with a can of spray-on battery cleaner. Disconnect the negative battery cable and then the positive cable with a combination wrench. Clean the battery posts and terminals with the post and terminal cleaning tool, so you have a good connection when you’re done.
What happens if you remove the negative clamp on a battery?
Second, always remove the battery’s ground clamp before loosening the positive. If you remove the negative clamp and inadvertently complete a circuit to ground, there will be no current flow because the ground clamp is already grounded.
Is the ABS and VSA warning lights on?
ABS and VSA warning lights are on. Additionally, the power doors will not function when ignition is on. After recharging the battery, I noticed the issues.
What should I do if my battery goes dead?
Had a brake shudder at 14,000, was told it was maint issue. Wouldn’t turn rotors without new pads…..$250+. Needless to say, declined the work. Any help ell would be appreciated concerning posted issues with warning lights and doors.
Where is the battery code on a 2012 Odyssey?
My 2012 Odyssey code came on a card that is included with the owners manual and documentation. Your selling dealer can easily provide you with the code if you call them and give the serial number..easier than removing the audio unit. Why did battery go dead? No radio code is normal on 2014 and older (at least the TE but I think all).