Why does my positive battery cable spark when I try to?
I first thought the battery was the problem because it was dead. I recharged it twice with it starting. The next time it would not turn over. I changed the starter and I believe my friend crossed the wires causeing it to spark when the cables were attached. either that or I have a ground some where.
What should I do if my battery cable is sparking?
unplug the alt cable end and the cable going to the starter and then briefly touch the battery terminals to the battery to see if it sparks (the spark implies that there is a draw somewhere). if no spark, then you’re draw is within something attached to either the starter/starter circuit or the alternator/alternator circuit.
What can I put on a battery post to prevent sparks?
Place 3 or 4 tbsp. of baking soda into 12 oz. of water. Gently pour this solution over one battery post at a time and wait for the solution to begin bubbling as it neutralizes any corrosive acid accumulation on and around the post.
Can a negative battery be connected to a positive battery post?
Perform this same cleansing step for the other battery post and for both terminals. Reconnect the terminals to the battery posts by connecting the red positive battery terminal first, making sure the negative terminal isn’t touching any metal of the vehicle.
I first thought the battery was the problem because it was dead. I recharged it twice with it starting. The next time it would not turn over. I changed the starter and I believe my friend crossed the wires causeing it to spark when the cables were attached. either that or I have a ground some where.
Place 3 or 4 tbsp. of baking soda into 12 oz. of water. Gently pour this solution over one battery post at a time and wait for the solution to begin bubbling as it neutralizes any corrosive acid accumulation on and around the post.
Perform this same cleansing step for the other battery post and for both terminals. Reconnect the terminals to the battery posts by connecting the red positive battery terminal first, making sure the negative terminal isn’t touching any metal of the vehicle.
What to do if your car battery Sparks?
Put on protective eye goggles, a long-sleeve shirt and leather gloves to reduce the chances of personal injury while working on any automotive battery. Remove the black negative battery cable first, and secure it in a location where the cable clamp will not come into contact with metal or the positive post of the battery.