Member Since: 21 Jun 2011
Location: North Worcestershire (not far from Redditch)
Posts: 385
Positive terminal wont grip onto battery properly
Not sure if there has been a post about a 'proper' resolution for this....
Ive had to do a hard reset on my D3 but the positive terminal doesnt connect properly to the battery. Ive opened the connector, made sure its fully pushed down and tightened the nut as much as it will go, but it still doesnt quite bite on.
Its not exactly just going to jump off, but its loose enough for me to be able to move it on the battery terminal without too much effort. Its always been like this and I get electrical gremlins during the really cold months and I dont think this will help.
Any suggesions for a solution would be gratefully received 😊🖒
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1st Feb 2018 1:44 pm
rrhool
Member Since: 28 Aug 2014
Location: Norfolk
Posts: 4400
Overtightened battery clamps can stretch, and can deform the post on the battery. I would start by replacing the clamp, and if that doesn't do it you might be looking at a new battery.Richard
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1st Feb 2018 1:58 pm
Discogaz
Member Since: 17 Mar 2014
Location: Bracknell
Posts: 1399
Another solution is to open it up enough to get a file in and file where it meets, closest to the cable and also at the clamp and, this allows it to be nipped up am little more.
1st Feb 2018 2:06 pm
CMG
Member Since: 12 Jul 2010
Location: USA
Posts: 956
I'd replace the terminal, if it's been tightened that much it'll probably break. They're just cheap pot metal. Happened on my Jeep. Possibly get a smaller one. I'm assuming the battery isn't original so the new battery might have a slightly smaller post.
I'm guessing someone probably makes a product too that's conductive and probably has some adhesive properties too, but I'd do that as a last resort.17 Discovery 5 HSE Si6, Fuji White on brown | 07 LR3 SE 4.4 Java Black on Alpaca
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1st Feb 2018 6:40 pm
trailhound
Member Since: 27 Aug 2015
Location: Colchester
Posts: 697
I've had a lead shim of fleabay on mine for over a year with no problem.
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