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Old 11-04-06, 06:55 PM
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I just cleaned the battery cables on my LS400, and now it won't start. Gauges come on, but no sound at all. I pulled the positive cable off first, and think that may have disabled the car somehow. I tried jump starting with no luck, so I know its not the battery or the connection. Any ideas?
Old 11-05-06, 08:39 AM
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Not sure, but I know you are always supposed to remove the negative cable first. Did you check your fuses?
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if it started before, and now it doesnt, that means you didnt clean them properly. Go to Autozone, or discount auto parts, and ask them for a contacts cleaner. Should be a red can... that will clean the suckers right up.
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you can use warm water and baking soda to clean your terminals too.
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