When I drive car (seems to be happening frequent this wee...
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Mechanic01
210 days ago
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If the only way to get it started is with a jump that would be the main connections at the battery are bad and need to be replaced.
Customer
210 days ago
ve best to clean first or replace and which ones, both positive and negative cables?Text if fine
Mechanic01
210 days ago
try to clean first if you still have issues you can do a voltage drop test to find out which one is bad and replace as necessary
Customer
210 days ago
How can I perform voltage test just to clarify
Mechanic01
210 days ago
heres a video, check main terminal and then further down the line if its more than .1v then its bad
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qPpHRuddhh4
Customer
210 days ago
Thank you. I'll try that
Mechanic01
210 days ago
your very welcome
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