I got in my car (2015 Nisaan Rogue) everything looked nor...
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Mike V.
273 days ago
Hi, my name is\*\*\*\*\*’ve been a technician on Just Answer since 2007 and I'll be helping you today. I'm sorry to hear you are having difficulties with your vehicle. I know how inconvenient car trouble is, but together, we will get your vehicle back up and running quickly.
May I ask whom I am chatting with today?
Customer
273 days ago
My name is\*\*\*\*\*'m the owner of the vehicle.
Mike V.
273 days ago
HI David, it's nice to meet you.
When you went back it started like normal?
Customer
273 days ago
I went to my car Thursday morning got in like normal turned the key and all the electronics turned off. I took my wife's car came back later that night and tried and the car turned on.I tried going out to breakfast this morning and again I turned the key and everything turned off.I hear a faint clicking in the car and there's a light with a key and car that flashesI just put in a brand new battery a few months ago
Mike V.
273 days ago
Ok
It sounds to me like you have an issue with corrosion on the battery terminals to be honest. It can work like this and cause this type of an issue. If it gets to bad, it can eat through the cable connection at the battery. It may be loose is all, but this is where I would start checking. This is not a security issue, it's a low voltage issue.
Customer
273 days ago
Ok
Mike V.
273 days ago
Check and make sure the cable is not lose either.
Customer
273 days ago
I have no mechanical skills what so ever so how do I make sure I don't mess this up?What should I be checking for?What cable specifically?
Mike V.
273 days ago
In this case, just pop the hood and look at the battery, there are two cables that go to it. Just see if there is any corrosion there, if not, see if you can wiggle the cables is all.
Customer
273 days ago
Ok and what can be used to remove corrosion?
Mike V.
273 days ago
At that point, take it in and ask for a battery service. You have to have the tools to disconnect the cables and clean the corrosion that is between the cable and the battery post.
Customer
273 days ago
Ok the wire to the + connector wiggles
Mike V.
273 days ago
Ok, that's probably the issue you are having then. It shouldn't move at all.
Customer
273 days ago
Ok so how do I fix it by just tightening with any household tool?
Mike V.
273 days ago
Well you need a 10 mm wrench or socket to tighten the bolt on it.
Customer
273 days ago
I'm sorry if that sounds stupid I just don't want to get electrocuted . I have the tools to tighten it.I can just tighten it?
Mike V.
273 days ago
Yes, you should be able to, if you can't then the cable will have to be replaced.
You won't get electrocuted, but make sure you don't touch anything else with the wrench while it's on that bolt, that could short something out.
Customer
273 days ago
Awesome I will try this out right now
Mike V.
273 days ago
Sounds good.
Customer
273 days ago
That worked!
Any reason why that would've gotten loose like that? Any ways to prevent it from happening again?
Mike V.
273 days ago
It likely wasn't tightened properly when the battery was installed. It's not a usual issue. You should be ok to go.
Customer
273 days ago
Ok thank you very much. I really appreciate it. You've saved me a great deal of stress!
Mike V.
273 days ago
You're very welcome, glad I could help!
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