Re: Engine won't turn over after positive battery clamp came off

If the clamp is loose you won't be able to draw the 250 amps the starter 
needs to turn over the engine. ****m the clamp and tighten it then see if 
there is a problem.


"GasUsed2b35centspg" <u43225@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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>I just went down to start my 1995 Honda Civic Ex and first noticed that I
> didn't hear the beeps from the alarm.  When I was able to start the 
> engine, I
> opened the hood and realized the positive battery clamp completely came 
> off
> the positive terminal.  I put it back on (it's still loose and the 
> screw/nut
> combo can't be tightened any more than it currently is)  and while I
heard
> the ignition, the engine wouldn't turn over.
> I see the battery and gas tank lights, along with the abs, etc. on the 
> dash
> panel.
>
> The gas gauge is almost, but not quite on empty, which usually means I 
> have a
> few gallons left (the low gas warning light hadn't come on).
>
> Is it possible that the battery is drained because the negative clamp
was
> still connected?  After the positive clamp was reattached (but still not
> tight), I was able to turn the alarm on and off.   When I try to start
the
> car, the sound of the engine is much stronger than it sounds when one 
> knows
> the battery is completely drained.
>
> I'm going to bring down my ****table battery and see if I can start the
car
> that way.  I just bought this Kirkland battery 2 months ago, and had my 
> car
> repair place install it.
>