5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003) Learn more about the 5th Generation Maxima, including the VQ30DE-K and VQ35DE engines.

Car wont start... help

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Mar 28, 2004 | 01:08 AM
  #1  
Krash513's Avatar
Thread Starter
Senior Member
 
Joined: Jul 2001
Posts: 424
Car wont start... help

Ok i know its late but heres whats up. I helped my girl install her CAI today. WHen i was taking out the battery i noticed alot of the white corrosion powder on the terminals. I cleaned out some of it when i was putting it back on. SHe called me about 5 minutes ago saying that it wont start and has no power at all.... she turns the key and nothing no lights etc. I asked her if both battery terminals were one she "said" yes. COuld the corrosion be causing this or what should i look for. Thanks!
Old Mar 28, 2004 | 06:50 AM
  #2  
Playero's Avatar
Sanduguero
iTrader: (2)
 
Joined: Mar 2002
Posts: 1,562
Originally Posted by Krash513
Ok i know its late but heres whats up. I helped my girl install her CAI today. WHen i was taking out the battery i noticed alot of the white corrosion powder on the terminals. I cleaned out some of it when i was putting it back on. SHe called me about 5 minutes ago saying that it wont start and has no power at all.... she turns the key and nothing no lights etc. I asked her if both battery terminals were one she "said" yes. COuld the corrosion be causing this or what should i look for. Thanks!


Maybe you drain the battery, swap them or check for lights or turn your system on, if that works, make sure the terminals are there nice and tight, other than that i dont know what to tell you.
Old Mar 28, 2004 | 07:04 AM
  #3  
Maxpat82's Avatar
Banned
 
Joined: May 2003
Posts: 371
If there's a lot of corrosion yes it could be the problem!!
Clean them(battery pole) with sand paper to get rid of all corrosion!!
Old Mar 28, 2004 | 07:12 AM
  #4  
MaximaSe2002's Avatar
Senior Member
 
Joined: Feb 2003
Posts: 284
or you could mix some water with backinf soda and that will take it right off...but make sure that the terminals are tight... i had this happen to me except it started and i drove to the gas station then it wouldn't start so i moved and tighted the terminals and all was goog
Old Mar 28, 2004 | 09:06 AM
  #5  
SE01's Avatar
Donating Maxima.org Member
 
Joined: Feb 2004
Posts: 331
There is this little tool that cleans them. They have them at AutoZone for like $4-5.
Old Mar 28, 2004 | 10:34 AM
  #6  
2002 Maxima SE's Avatar
Senior Member
iTrader: (3)
 
Joined: Sep 2001
Posts: 2,064
From: Durham, NC
You can use a soft drink to clean them off. Then rinse with water.

Autozone has little disks (green and red) for $0.99 that keep the corrosion off.
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
MikesChevelle
Audio and Electronics
5
Nov 23, 2024 11:17 AM
Lakersallday24
6th Generation Maxima (2004-2008)
10
Jun 16, 2019 01:35 AM
kjlouis
4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
11
Nov 24, 2018 06:09 AM
Balkins
5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
1
Aug 12, 2015 06:39 AM
altome15
7th Generation Maxima (2009-2015)
5
Aug 10, 2015 07:05 PM




All times are GMT -7. The time now is 04:52 PM.