Battery bolt (-) is stripped why won't car stay started?
11-05-2010, 04:47 PM
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Battery bolt (-) is stripped why won't car stay started? Does the wiring run to the alternator and cause it to not run or something? I appreciate any help. The bolt is stripped definitely that goes to the battery. Anyone have any advice? Is this a good time to relocate the battery? Thanks for any help or suggestions!
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11-06-2010, 05:35 AM
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On older cars that's how they'd test the alternator to see if it was working properly-if the car ran with the battery disconnected then the 'alt was putting out power to run the car. If not, the car was running on the battery and it died when it got disconnected. You should replace the bolt, then have your system tested for free at a parts store...
11-06-2010, 09:47 AM
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Thanks MYK, I didn't even notice that the bolt could just be replaced. I appreciate the help man. I will go to the local auto store and see if they have a replacement.
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Yes when this gets replaced you have to manpower it out of the washer(?) that is holding it in... it looks like a lock washer almost. I used plyers one end on the bolt head and the other on the rubber near the bottom of the washer area. Worked in a few minutes. Thanks again guys!
