Corroded Battery Terminal
04-23-2015, 10:03 PM
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Corroded Battery Terminal
I have a 2012 FX4 Ecoboost with a corroded positive battery terminal. It was so bad that the bottom part of the terminal that wraps around the post has rotted off. I've searched auto part stores and I can't find a in kind replacement so I decided to call the dealership and get one from them, but I was informed that you can't buy just the battery terminal, you have to buy the complete wiring harness that comes with a new terminal for only $260. After I cleaned the terminal I checked the water level in the battery and the first cell under the positive post was low. I added roughly 4ozs of water. This has got to be what's causing the problem. I talked to a service manager and he told me that it's not covered under warranty. Imagine that. So the big question I have for y'all is has anyone found a replacement terminal? If so where?
Appreciate the help in advance.
Appreciate the help in advance.
04-27-2015, 12:53 PM
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Cowboy of the Skies
Replace battery with a new one.
Almost all autoparts stores sell new terminals that bolt on with 2 small bolts. Cut off the old terminal. Peel back insulation enough as needed....maybe 3/4 of an inch. Tighten pinch bolts.
Do up the terminal on the new battery snugly.
Then i like to coat the terminals in grease or vaseline.
Almost all autoparts stores sell new terminals that bolt on with 2 small bolts. Cut off the old terminal. Peel back insulation enough as needed....maybe 3/4 of an inch. Tighten pinch bolts.
Do up the terminal on the new battery snugly.
Then i like to coat the terminals in grease or vaseline.
04-27-2015, 12:55 PM
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Cowboy of the Skies
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04-27-2015, 04:26 PM
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Welcome to the site, it's great to have you here
Tony
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