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> > Hello Everybody,
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> > Couple of weeks back my car would not start. Nothing happens when i
> > insert the keys and when i turn the ignition. My dashboard lights did
> > not light up. I replaced my battery recently so i thought it is not
> > battery. So i opened the hood and touched the negative cable (not the
> > terminal). Then it started as normal. Took it to the mechanic
> > explained the scenario and he said it is the bad terminal. I tried to
> > explain him what i did and he said the negative terminal look bad and
> > that is the reason for the change. The same thing happened today
> > morning. My camry did not start. I opened the hood and I touched the
> > cable. It felt too tight. I did not even shake the cable. Then my car
> > started. I paid $30 to replace the negative battery terminal which is
> > not even the fault. I am thinking the negative cable is the faulty
> > one. I am thinking of replacing it myself without going to the
> > mechanic. Let me know if my findings are correct. If it correct then i
> > need to know the tools needed and any other advice like changing both
> > the terminal cables etc..
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> > Thanks for your help in advance.
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> > RT
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> Let me understand this, the cable is loose you touch it it starts, the
> cable is to tight, you paid to have it replaced, and you are thinking
> of replacing it again yourself, and its not the fault but you want to
> do it again. OK I understand. Did you clean the cable terminals, do
> they tighten hard on battery terminals and cant move. Is battery
> charged by a charger. Do those first.