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Karen Glowacki Posted on Jan 04, 2015
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Can the battery post terminal be replaced on a Hyundai Elantra 2002

We damaged the positive side because of corrosion. Do we have to replace the entire thing? Or can we take of the clamp and add a new one?

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Yes, you can replace the cable end.

Testimonial: "Great! Now I just have to find one. In my searches, nothing looks the same. It has a hood? With the underpart that grabs onto the post."

  • Randy Ohler Jan 04, 2015

    Just by a top post replacement. You can get on at any parts store.

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You can purchase a new terminal(clamp) at your local auto parts store, they are relatively inexpensive ($4-7). Before purchasing the terminal, you should cut off the old terminal and inspect the copper wire inside. If it is also corroded (green or white crud), the corrosion shold be removed. Try to cut off one-inch section's of the corroded wire until nice clean copper wire is revealed and attach the clean copper to the new terminal. If there is not enough wire left, or the entire cable is corroded, puchase a new terminal (clamp) in addition to new battery cable. It should be available anywhere batteries are sold (*autoparts store, walmart, etc)
Many times terminals just need a good cleaning instead of replacement. To clean a battery terminal, use a Can af Coca-Cola applied liberally and a wire brush (sounds crazy but works well). Battery terminal protectors and battery terminal lube will avoid future corrosion and are cheap (terminal protectors - $2, small packet of terminal lube=$2).

Good luck!

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