On Apr 28, 9:44=A0am, N8N <njna...@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote:
> 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
tha=
t I
> > > didn't hear the beeps from the alarm. =A0When I was able to start
the =
engine, I
> > > opened the hood and realized the positive battery clamp completely
cam=
e off
> > > the positive terminal. =A0I put it back on (it's still loose and the
s=
crew/nut
> > > combo can't be tightened any more than it currently is) =A0and while
I=
heard
> > > 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. =A0The
> regular parts store ones are good in a pinch, but that's about it.
>
> nate
yep
the honda clamps are crummy
aftermarket clamps attaching to the cable are kind of klugy, best to
just get a whole cable with clamp.
note that the honda positive clamp has another terminal where the
wiring for everything except the starter attaches. make sure the
replacement cable has this.
which brings me to the point: make sure that that connection is still
connected on your current loose clamp; if they left the clamp loose,
they may well have left that disconnected. although i think that would
probably not let the starter spin, but who knows....
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