Libby won't start =(

[JeepOwner07]

Lights and radio come on fine, but engine wont start, there is a clicking sound. I popped the hood and found the negative battery terminal full of corrosion. Moist and hardened corrosion. a little bit on positive side. Cleaned the terminals reconnected and still get clicking sound with ALL lights and Radio working fine.

Any other ideas.

 

[yellocoyote]

Replace your battery.

 

[JeepOwner07]

Replace your battery.

okay, wanted to make sure it was the battery before i went out and spent 100+ if it wasnt

thx

 

[tonka]

Also make sure the corrosion is not inside the bat cables, i had one one time with corosion about 6 inches inside the cable...

Also to stop the corrosion glue 3-4 pennys to the top of your batt the corrosion will go there insted of the terminals... when they get bad just pop them off and glue some more on...

 

[Jake.Ski]

Also make sure the corrosion is not inside the bat cables, i had one one time with corosion about 6 inches inside the cable...

Also to stop the corrosion glue 3-4 pennys to the top of your batt the corrosion will go there insted of the terminals... when they get bad just pop them off and glue some more on...

Thats a pretty good idea!! I might give it a try just to see it!

 

[theroofable]

There is enough current to run the accessories, but not the starter. You can have it tested at most auto places, just to be sure. There is also spray to protect the terminals, my new batteries came with terminal "gunk" to keep em clean. Oh, also buy a good battery!

 

[gtommec]

Replace your battery.

x100

 

[tjkj2002]

Get a AGM battery and no more science project growing on the terminals:waytogo:

 

[chill]

Yeah, I like a good non spillable battery.

I'm planning on it. My current battery is a mystery battery. NOTHING on it to tell you a thing about it, cept it came from the Battery Warehouse. And the #60. :shrug:

 

[J-Thompson]

Silver anti seize lube will prevent corrosion
And is very conductive
Your battery may not be bad clean cables with coke
Have battery tested

 

[tonka]

Silver anti seize lube will prevent corrosion
And is very conductive
Your battery may not be bad clean cables with coke
Have battery tested

coke is good but it takes to long, so i clean mine with baking soda mixed with a little water... works like a charm...

 

[JeepOwner07]

it WAS the battery, went and got a new one, and she fired up right away, thanks guys

 

[tjkj2002]

Silver anti seize lube will prevent corrosion
And is very conductive
Your battery may not be bad clean cables with coke
Have battery tested

Actually your very wrong,the silver anti seize is not very conductive at all.You need to use the copper anti seize which is highly conductive and designed for spark plugs,O2 sensors,and high temp grounds.