What happens if you touch a negative battery terminal?
The negative terminal was connected as well at the time this happened. Also, the car was off (it was not running). After I settled down I started up the car and everything seems to be ok. Should I be worried about any potential/possible damage?
What happens when you hook up a car battery backwards?
When they put installed the battery, they hooked it up backwards and blew the main fuse. When the main fuse was replaced and I was driving off I noticed that the charging light was on, and the radio/clock was not working. Taking it back, they confirmed that the alternator was dead and replaced it (with me paying for it).
What to do if you hook up your car battery incorrectly?
In small claims court, just say, “They ADMITTED to hooking up my battery INCORRECTLY.” If you aren’t clear, and concise, in your claim, you might lose your claim. You need to go to the shop manager or store manager for resolution.
What to do when your watch battery goes bad?
This needs to be shorted out against the case of the watch or the top of the watch battery. Using a paper clip or a pair of metal tweezers place one leg into the hole marked “AC” and touch the other leg against the main movement housing or the watch battery (creating a temporary short circuit). This should reset the display.
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 hook up a car battery incorrectly?
If you aren’t clear, and concise, in your claim, you might lose your claim. You need to go to the shop manager or store manager for resolution. You should not have to pay for any parts or labor for the new alternator. Hooking up the battery incorrectly blew the alternator.
Why are battery cables sparking and melting the contacts?
Battery cables are sparking and melting the contacts 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. I’ve cleaned all the grounds.
What to do if you have electrical issues after replacing a battery?
If you’re experiencing electrical issues immediately after a battery replacement or disconnect, make sure the battery cables were re-attached and tightened down properly. Herculean strength isn’t necessary, but the cables should be snug and not move around or come off of the battery posts.