Moisture around neg. batt. terminal?

302Xplorer · 05-25-2007, 07:46 AM

I just notice this the other day, is it a sign that the battery is dying? She has been cranking longer than normal @ startup and it is the original battery. 2000 75k+ on the clock.

**Rick** · 05-25-2007, 09:29 AM

Not necessarily. That's fairly common. Have you tried cleaning the battery cables and cleaning the battery with baking soda and water?

Are the cables corroded where they attach to the lead connector?

TerryS1980 · 05-25-2007, 09:35 AM

It may be acid/water is leaking. You could pull the battery connector off and check for any cracks in the post or battery.

Creatve · 05-25-2007, 12:55 PM

i would have the battery load tested. I am amazed you got 7 years so far out of the stock battery

TerryS1980 · 05-25-2007, 05:03 PM

A weak battery also puts a strain on the starter.

05-25-2007, 07:46 AM	#1
302Xplorer Wannabe Elite Explorer Richmond,Va '00 XLT Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 488 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	Moisture around neg. batt. terminal? I just notice this the other day, is it a sign that the battery is dying? She has been cranking longer than normal @ startup and it is the original battery. 2000 75k+ on the clock. __________________ Ted 2000 XLT V8 AWD 2002 Nissan Maxima GLE Karo® Light Corn Syrup 5w-30 Mobil1 Synthetic fluids, removed resonator, //ALPINE HU Michelin LTX M/S Got Mugged? Elite Registry

05-25-2007, 09:29 AM	#2
Rick Admin Pumpkin Pilot Wayoutin, Aridzona '93 XL Join Date: Feb 1999 Posts: 27,229 Vehicle Specs	Not necessarily. That's fairly common. Have you tried cleaning the battery cables and cleaning the battery with baking soda and water? Are the cables corroded where they attach to the lead connector? __________________ Rick Horwitz, AB7FH "Serious Exploration's" Admin Rick's '93/'98 Explorer "The Great Pumpkin" Dodge Dart 512 Resto/Race 10.29 @ 129 2004 Mustang Mach 1 2003 Dodge Ram/Cummins Dually

05-25-2007, 09:35 AM	#3
TerryS1980 Wannabe Elite Explorer South Louisiana 2000 5.0 Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 283 Vehicle Specs	It may be acid/water is leaking. You could pull the battery connector off and check for any cracks in the post or battery. __________________ ->2000 Explorer 5.0<- Updated Stereo Pics

05-25-2007, 05:03 PM	#5
TerryS1980 Wannabe Elite Explorer South Louisiana 2000 5.0 Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 283 Vehicle Specs	A weak battery also puts a strain on the starter. __________________ ->2000 Explorer 5.0<- Updated Stereo Pics

05-25-2007, 12:55 PM	#4
Creatve Wannabe Elite Explorer Anaheim, CA '99 Sport Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 95 Vehicle Specs	i would have the battery load tested. I am amazed you got 7 years so far out of the stock battery