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 causes battery in series to get a spark?
If it is 1-2 volt difference, a shorted cell may be the cause. If it is 6-12 volt difference, a series/parallel connection is miss-wired. If it is a 24 volt difference, then you have +/- mixed up on the two 12 volt strings. Pay attention to battery polarity. In theory, if using automotive terminals, the negative terminal is large diameter.
Why are my battery cables melting and sparking?
I installed new battery cables and battery and as soon as I touch one cable after the other is connected it sparks like crazy and starts melting the connections on the battery. It doesnt matter if the positive is on first or negative.
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.
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.
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.
I installed new battery cables and battery and as soon as I touch one cable after the other is connected it sparks like crazy and starts melting the connections on the battery. It doesnt matter if the positive is on first or negative.
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.
Why does the battery cable spark when placed on a post?
Electrical System Items turned on in the car, such as the radio and clock, might have been turned on before the battery died. These items will attempt to draw power from the battery. The battery cables can spark if the cables are installed in the improper order.
Why did I accidentally touch positive battery terminal?
I wanted to make sure the connections were tight on my battery and I started to tighten the positive terminal with the little wrench included in the toolkit and as I was making sure the little bolt was tight, LOTS of sparks flew (and crackling) and it scared the hell out of me. The negative terminal was connected as well at the time this happened.
What happens if you touch a battery cable?
Dangers Sparks from the battery cables present some dangers. The battery is filled with explosive gases. The spark could potentially light the gases, and the battery could explode. Also, anyone touching the cables could get shocked from touching them.
Can a negative battery terminal cause a spark?
In some cases it could mean a short but normally you can expect some minor sparking because of the many things that draw a dedicated current from the battery. (computers, clocks, etc) Yeah the negative battery terminal and grounds are probably one of the most important things in a install. If learned this the hardway in a few installs.
I wanted to make sure the connections were tight on my battery and I started to tighten the positive terminal with the little wrench included in the toolkit and as I was making sure the little bolt was tight, LOTS of sparks flew (and crackling) and it scared the hell out of me. The negative terminal was connected as well at the time this happened.
Electrical System Items turned on in the car, such as the radio and clock, might have been turned on before the battery died. These items will attempt to draw power from the battery. The battery cables can spark if the cables are installed in the improper order.