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#1656422 - 11/03/09 08:35 AM Battery cables
Falcon_LS Registered: 10/03/08 Posts: 1521 Loc: Kuwait	I have an intermittent problem with my truck, doesn't always happen but every once in a while. Sometimes when I open the door, there is no dome lighting and no power is being supplied from the battery at all. Fool around with the battery cables and the power comes back. The cables loosen over time for some reason. I'm wondering what could be the cause? If frequency is an issue, it's about once every 5-6 weeks. Thanks! _________________________ 00 Mitsubishi Pajero/Montero: Pennzoil Platinum 5W-30/Hyundai 26300-35503 01 Grand Marquis: Liqui-Moly Synthoil Energy 0W-40/Motorcraft FL-820S
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#1656465 - 11/03/09 09:07 AM Re: Battery cables [Re: Falcon_LS]
nfs480 Registered: 04/10/09 Posts: 407 Loc: Minnesota	One of my battery cables had worn out and caused this exact thing to happen, I replaced it and the problem was solved. _________________________ 1989 Honda Accord SE-i 230,250 miles Amsoil ASL 5W-30.
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#1656616 - 11/03/09 11:20 AM Re: Battery cables [Re: nfs480]
WishIhadatruck Registered: 05/09/06 Posts: 951 Loc: Grand Rapids, MI	I've also had the lead side connector come loose from a battery before. It was a 7 year old battery at the time. _________________________ 1996 Buick Roadmaster Wagon 2001 Pontiac Grand Prix
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#1656657 - 11/03/09 11:56 AM Re: Battery cables [Re: WishIhadatruck]
Falcon_LS Registered: 10/03/08 Posts: 1521 Loc: Kuwait	Found the source of the problem. I just replaced both connectors with copper ones, and now even my lights are brighter at night. Thanks for the input! _________________________ 00 Mitsubishi Pajero/Montero: Pennzoil Platinum 5W-30/Hyundai 26300-35503 01 Grand Marquis: Liqui-Moly Synthoil Energy 0W-40/Motorcraft FL-820S
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#1656764 - 11/03/09 01:43 PM Re: Battery cables [Re: Falcon_LS]
StevieC Registered: 08/21/08 Posts: 14334 Loc: Niagara Falls, ON, CA (near)	Common problem on Mitsu's over time... My dad's previous Mitsu's all had the issue. _________________________ '06 Hyundai Sante Fe - 330K KM's Current Oil: RLI 0w30 (Ask me why) Don't be part of the Sheeple, check frequently for wool over your eyes.
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