Date: Mon, 24 Jan 2000 11:08:45 -0800 From: TimeRangernopsam.com Subject: Re: Battery Corrosion on a 900 - and won't restart when warm
On Mon, 24 Jan 2000 14:26:13 GMT, inadasnopsamil.frco.com wrote: >A friend has a Saab, probably 900 model about 5 years old. She said >that she gets a new battery put in it, and within a few months the >battery terminals are absolutely covered in corrosion. > >A possible related issue is that it won't restart when it has been >turned off for 5 minutes or so. If she waits 30 - 45 minutes, it's >okay. That problem seemed to go away with a new battery, but is back >when the battery corrodes. Car is in hot and sunny Texas. > >I said I'd post it. Any ideas out there? Thanks. Completely clean both terminals and clamps. Your local auto parts or one of the "marts" should sell the little felt "donuts" that are impregnated with an anti corrosion substance that are designed for auto batteries. About a buck for a pair. Use them - they work.
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