replace battery in car after original battery dying. Battery terminals were corroded replace battery now - light semi flicker. car will not start. Help!

Asked by helpwithford Jan 23, 2015 at 03:03 PM about the 2002 Ford Explorer XLT

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

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Pull positive cable back off of the battery for a few minute,s,make sure the key is not in truck,then put key in igintion to the on position and replace battery cable,should crank.

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ok followed above directions and now engine is clicking when I turn the key. But nothing else. Any more suggestions? Thank you for help so far

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If it is only clicking,check the battery,sound,s like it may be weak,or bad connection,at termanal,s.

obviously I am a girl asking these questions! How would I check the terminals to make sure connection is good besides pulling everything off and starting over

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You may be a girl,but you answered your question your self,: ),,recheck the battery connection,s.

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