Mmm, probably not. Corroded copper, while reducing voltage, will almost always
allow a 12 volt car to start.
More likely is a poor contact. Such as corrosion on the battery terminal
between the faces of the battery post and the clamp.
But you may also have a current drain that is killing the battery overnight.
You mention being able to start it yesterday, but not today, which is why I
mention the current drain. Things like a dashboard light are the most likely
culprits.
>>> Steve Budde <super_racenut@juno.com> 01/23/02 07:36AM >>>
I have a basic electrical question and I'm looking for a logic check. A
while ago my battery came lose and dipped over. A bit of acid came out
and burned the battery cable insulation. I was able to start it so I
basically forgot about it until now. The reason is the fact that I can't
start it. I put in a new starter and was able to get it going a couple
of time yesterday but this morning no go. Could corrosion in the battery
cable not allow enough current to the starter to start the engine?? It
will engage I hear the solenoid and the gear hitting the flywheel but the
engine won't turn over. I'm baffled and to broke to take it to a pro.
Any help is greatly appreciated.
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