Simple battery question

[bcgreen]

I was wondering if corroded battery cables would cause the battery to lose its charge?

[dougbfresh]

Not likely, BUT is could impede the recharging from the alternator.

[duffy]

Doug, he also probably has corrosion where the battery clamp contacts the battery post... I mean, if it's that apparent......

[dougbfresh]

Originally Posted by duffy

Doug, he also probably has corrosion where the battery clamp contacts the battery post... I mean, if it's that apparent......

SO, what are you saying here? A battery discharges if there is a load on it or a path to ground, corroded terminal (by themselves) would not really cause discharge. If the corrosion was REALLY BAD, I guess the current could possibly find a way to ground through the gunk but I would imaging things would get a little warm somewhere around the battery.

I guess I don't know why it matters anyway. Have the battery checked and fix the corrosion. That's the only solution here.

[bcgreen]

Thanks guys. I know how to take care of it, I just wasn't sure if corroded cable terminals would cause a drain, and if so, could it be recharged.

[danny]

not likely to cause a drain or discharge but as doug said would maybe not charge.

[FieroSpeeder]

Originally Posted by dougbfresh

SO, what are you saying here? A battery discharges if there is a load on it or a path to ground,

YES

corroded terminal (by themselves) would not really cause discharge. If the corrosion was REALLY BAD, I guess the current could possibly find a way to ground through the gunk but I would imaging things would get a little warm somewhere around the battery.

corrosion will cause a discharge.


And to the poster. Corrosion in the cables will prevent charging and also effect the ignition system.