Battery Cable Disconnecting.

Bad Boy · 11-29-2016, 03:12 AM

Every once in a while my car completely dies... I found that its because apparently the battery cables/terminals are coming loose...

They are tightened to their full potential but come loose easily...

Are these things easily replaceable? or should I take it to the mechanic, and how much would I be looking at?

Also on a side note, how much should I expect to pay for brake job? Dealership is asking for around $400 per axle? wtf?

TreeSemdyZee · 11-29-2016, 05:45 AM

You can get lead caps that go on the posts. I had to do this when I put in my Optima battery.

Cyber370 · 11-29-2016, 06:14 AM

You can also easily make some copper shims out of home plumbing pipe. I've done this several times in the past.

SouthArk370Z · 11-29-2016, 07:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Bad Boy

They are tightened to their full potential but come loose easily...

It sounds like they were over-tightened somewhere along the way. Use a torque wrench if you are not sure how to tighten properly (specs should be in FSM).

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bad Boy

Are these things easily replaceable? or should I take it to the mechanic, and how much would I be looking at?

Search the web for "370Z battery cable". If you want a Nissan-branded replacement, check Courtesy Parts or one of the other online Nissan dealers.

Bad Boy · 11-29-2016, 01:21 PM

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Originally Posted by TreeSemdyZee

You can get lead caps that go on the posts. I had to do this when I put in my Optima battery.

I figured something like this existed, just never had this problem before, thanks.

TreeSemdyZee · 11-29-2016, 03:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Bad Boy

I figured something like this existed, just never had this problem before, thanks.

Pretty much any auto parts store has them. Very cheap.

http://m.advanceautoparts.com/p/auto...4079/6280181-P

madeinjapan · 11-29-2016, 03:49 PM

u need new battery

Chuck33079 · 11-29-2016, 03:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Bad Boy

Also on a side note, how much should I expect to pay for brake job? Dealership is asking for around $400 per axle? wtf?

Do it yourself. That's highway robbery, and it's an easy DIY.

Chuck33079 · 11-29-2016, 03:53 PM

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Originally Posted by madeinjapan

u need new battery

He need new battery because cable is loose? That not make sense.

madeinjapan · 11-30-2016, 08:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Chuck33079

He need new battery because cable is loose? That not make sense.

he didnt really say if the post was loose itself or the cable in the crimp?

madeinjapan · 11-30-2016, 08:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Chuck33079

Do it yourself. That's highway robbery, and it's an easy DIY.

sport taken to the nissan dealership i could see 400

Bad Boy · 11-30-2016, 08:41 AM

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Originally Posted by madeinjapan

he didnt really say if the post was loose itself or the cable in the crimp?

Yes I did...

SouthArk370Z · 11-30-2016, 08:41 AM

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Originally Posted by madeinjapan

he didnt really say if the post was loose itself or the cable in the crimp?

Try re-reading OPs comment.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bad Boy

... They are tightened to their full potential but come loose easily...

SouthArk370Z · 11-30-2016, 08:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Bad Boy

Yes I did...

Most of madeinjapan's comments are nonsense.

madeinjapan · 11-30-2016, 08:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Bad Boy

Yes I did...

Quote:

Originally Posted by SouthArk370Z

Try re-reading OPs comment.

still doesnt clearly say???

11-29-2016, 03:12 AM	#1 (permalink)
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