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

On Apr 27, 9:14=A0pm, Calab <mys...@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote:
> > I just went down to start my 1995 Honda Civic Ex and first noticed
that =
I
> > didn't hear the beeps from the alarm. =A0When I was able to start the
en=
gine, I
> > opened the hood and realized the positive battery clamp completely
came =
off
> > the positive terminal. =A0I put it back on (it's still loose and the
scr=
ew/nut
> > combo can't be tightened any more than it currently is) =A0and while I
h=
eard
> > the ignition, the engine wouldn't turn over.
>
> The starter needs a LOT of power to turn the engine over properly. As
> long as that clamp is loose, it won't start.
>
> You can do one of two things... Buy a replacement clamp and repair the
> positive wire, OR they make lead post covers that make the post larger
> and then you can clamp over that.
>
> I vote for replacing the clamp.

I vote for replacing the whole cable, unless the OP is equipped to use
one of those solder-filled marine type replacement clamps.  The
regular parts store ones are good in a pinch, but that's about it.

nate