Jeep Wrangler Loose Battery Terminal Connection
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 13 ต.ค. 2024
- In this video we show a simple problem that, if over-looked, can lead to bigger problems! The negative battery terminal was able to be turned back-and-forth by hand even with the tension nut bottomed-out. Take a look and see if this helps you out!
You are not going to believe this but my beautiful 2015 wouldnt start this morning and it was because of what you are showing. Thank you.
Awesome! So glad it helped. That made my day! -Dutch
These terms as are junk I replaced mine with a after market one works great no more worries
@@richardresendez2325 I agree. Sometimes it is worth it to move beyond OEM. -Dutch
Bro you TOTALLY just saved my ass man! This has been driving me NUTS for the last week. I KNEW there was something special about that connector & it being oval. The 10mm I have on there is just a regular nut; doesn’t have that countersink & clearly that’s a big deal… thanks again Jeep for totally unnecessarily over-engineering the hell outta something that’s worked just fine for over a century 🙄🙄🙄 thanks so much bro. Like you said, “you never know who’s watching…” thanks so much 🙏🙏🙏
You wouldn’t happen to have/know the part number for that specific but would you? I think Advance Auto/something of the like will have it fairly easily. 👊
@@dfro6496 glad the video was a big help. I actually have not been able to locate just those individual parts. My understanding is that the stealership has a nice expensive complete assembly ready to be purchased. :( One thing you could try is hitting the salvage yard. You should be able to pick one up super cheap there! Good luck! -Dutch
Love the 101 stuff. You solved my “current” problem. Hat tip
Thank you for watching the video and for the kind words! -Dutch
Mission accomplished, saved us a dealer trip. We were using the green/red felt terminal protectors. Just enough space to cause a problem although the terminals appeared to be connected. Didn’t know about the taper design. Thanks again!
Hi Mike! So glad the video was helpful for you. Getting feedback like what you (and others) gave just makes our day! We just love when problems are solved! Cheers!!
Very Helpful... I've been a mechanic on various machines for 40 years but I've never seen that particular design. It had me stumped until I saw this video. Thank You for posting !
Thank you for the kind compliment and for also watching the video. Glad it helped you out! -Dutch
Brother, thank you! Just had this issue with my 2017 wrangler and, like you said, cables were tight but terminal was loose on the post! Went and fixed it right after the video and I’m back in action. God bless you and yours! Hope you have an awesome day! Here’s a jeep wave from TN 👋!
Awesome to hear my friend! So glad it helped you out. 🙂 -Dutch
Thank you for this video. I was having a minor electrical issue and came across this, went out to the Jeep and sure enough it was just barely loose. I seated it and tightened it down and it fixed it.
Glad it helped!
Wow... sometimes going back to basics is all you need to do! Battery basics 101 I completely overlooked and didn't even think about trying! I got an aftermarket battery from O'Reilly's and the negative is as tight as it can get but I can wiggle the connection still. Wiggle hard enough and I can take off the negative clamp. Sometimes my Jeep won't start because of the loose connection. Some of my other jeep buddies said they had the same problem and had to buy alternative clamps or that little cap that slides over the negative terminal. But I'll take a look to see if I even pushed the terminal all the way down to ensure a proper seating before doing anything...so thank you for that! Even if it doesn't work it's a good reminder ✌️
You just saved me too! I had a loose negative lead and couldn't figure out why--after I saw your video I realized the felt pad underneath was lifting the lead enough so it couldn't make a tight fit. Took that felt pad out, slammed the lead all the way down on the terminal, and Bob's your uncle! Thanks so much for explaining this to us!
Thank you for watching the video and I am so glad it helped you out! -Dutch
Awesome video most people forget about the simple things! I was always taught stupidest things first before you spend unnecessary money and this video was gold! All I had to do was take a fly screwdriver and a little mallet and tap lightly to see it properly on top of the post and it smell perfectly. Thanks for the great video.
Thank you! Glad the video was helpful. -Dutch
I have this exact year make and model and I'm glad I looked up some videos after talking to my neighbor who said he's done mechanic work for years and that my battery was shot. It would still startup but it was definitely loose on the terminal. It didn't occur to me to try to drop it down further over the terminal where it tapers out. There are some other videos online where they use angle grinders and reattach a whole new hook for terminal but from the looks of mine it seems in good enough shape. Thank you very much for the quality video, I hope this is enough to get me to church tomorrow morning.
Thank you for the kind words! I sincerely hope this was your root cause. Often times, the problem corrections are some of the simplest things. A loose connection can still provide enough current to start a vehicle, in the correct situations, but will potentially lead to other issues like improper charging, erroneous electrical issues (goofy acting electronics in the vehicle) and things like that. Let me know how this goes for you! -Dutch
Thank you for your video. Couldn't figure out how tighten the negative post. As I watched your video I saw where the guy before me put the negative cable on the tighter bolt. Would never have figured how to fix that without you video, Thank you.
Thank YOU for watching the video...so glad it helped you out! -Dutch
Thanks for video! Mine was loose bc previous owner had put negative winch terminal over this so there was no longer a tightening action happening. I was able to take the sliding tab off and put the negative winch terminal under it. Now it tightens perfectly!
I am super happy it was able to help you out! -Dutch
Thank you sir. You did in fact save me a trip to the dealership
Hi Christian. So glad the video helped out!
Thanks for making this video - I had no idea why the terminals were so loose. You rock, buddy!
Absolutely! I am so glad it helped you out. Thank you for watching the video! -Dutch
Worked on stuff my entire life and never seen a terminal like this and from all the comments it looks like jeep needs a better setup lol. Thanks for the quick fix
This is a great video. I have a 2013 Jeep Wrangler JK which has been giving me an intermittent no crank condition. Looked at all kind of Jeep Forums, TH-cam videos, and also took it to the dealer. Nobody adequately solved the problem. I chased all kind of stuff including grounding issues and a possible bad shifter position sensor. The dealer tried to sell me a new battery even though the one on the Jeep tested good by my tester. The internet is loaded with complicated fixes for this intermittent no crank problem (i.e., bad engine ground, bad ECM, bad ignition switch, etc.). Fully opening and gently tapping down the terminal clamps (OEM like in the video, used a large ratchet socket) to full seat and retightening did the trick (Note: I did a second snug after the engine compartment was hot.). Thanks Dutchman. Problem solved. Cost $0.00. Lesson: START SIMPLE!!!
Great video. Glad this came into my watch feed because I was wondering why it was loose and was going to ask the dealer to check it out, but this was what helped me fix it myself. Thank you for the tip.
Hello Jonathan! We are glad the video was helpful.
Thanks. Important to clean those when they get loose. Just helped someone with a loose positive and couldn’t tell how it worked without taking it apart. Going to have them pop by and clean and tighten it and this was the ticket!
Awesome job! -Dutch
LISTEN! My husband and I watched this and it saved my Jeep! Was about to buy a new post!
So glad that the video helped you out and thank you so much for watching. -Dutch
Geez dude, thank you! I just bought new terminals for this same issue. I’ll take em back after watching this. Thanks again
You are very welcome! Thank you for watching the video. -Dutch
Great video. My issue was that I had the red and green corrosion preventers on the terminals and that was enough to raise the bracket and cause the issue. I removed them and they tightened right up. Thank you!!
Glad you discovered your root cause! To help with the corrosion you can use dielectric grease, but just a light coating. Or you can try the red spray stuff (I forget the name), but it can end up over a wide area because of it spraying out. Thanks for watching and for sharing what you found! -Dutch
Great video I was about to order a new terminal but after watching this video I was able to tighten it down (mine wasn’t sitting all the way down)
Thank you for the kind words. We are so happy the video was able to help you out! Cheers!!
Had same problem but only discovered after negative battery cable overheated and sheered off the terminal. Went to dealer and they claim they don't sell the same replacement terminal / bracket/ nut without replacing the entire wiring harness for $2700!! Looking for solutions now, thank you for posting this video!
Sorry to hear about your problem. Try checking out a salvage yard! - Dutch
Thank you so much. Exactly what I was looking for. As a women, I appreciate the detail.
You are very welcome! We are glad you found the video helpful. -Dutch
Awesome man thank you for sharing. Thought I had been given the wrong battery from Oriellys, would not get tight around the posts. Thought I needed to change the terminals but made sure to seat all the way down and bammmmmm! Now we’re cooking thank you so much
You are very welcome and thank you so much for watching the video! -Dutch
Had this same issue this morning. Almost replaced the whole thing. Thank you.
Glad this helped you out Adam! Have a great day!
Thank you for the video. I hadn't noticed the taper to the battery terminal. This was a big help.
For future videos, may I suggest holding the phone sideways (landscape mode)? This will make for a better viewing when looking on a computer without taking away from the viewing on a phone or tablet.
Hello Kyle! Glad the video was helpful and thank you for the feedback. We really appreciate the suggestion on a better format and will probably start rolling them out that way. Have a great day!
Thank you!! So much. Happened to me this week... now I can fix it thanks to your video!!
I am so glad the video is helping you out! Thank you for watching the video and the kind words. -Dutch
Saved me a trip to the shop with my Ford Focus. Thank you!!
Hello! You are very welcome. Glad it helped and saved you some money!
I needed this video! I couldn't fix the issue. 🎉 thank you so much! These simple videos and the important videos.
Glad it helped you out! - Dutch
This saved me a big headache! Thank you!
Glad it helped you out! -Dutch
Your video rocks .very helpful my daughter's Honda battery has no power at all nada.i noticed the car battery terminals where loosen .and they were all the way tighten.. I thanks again amigo now I know what to get at our friendly auto zone.
Thank you for watching the video and for the kind words! I am glad you found it helpful! -Dutch
Thank you very much for this video. Saved almost 100 bucks.
Thank you for the kind compliment and thank you for watching the video! Glad it helped you out!! -Dutch
I know this is 101, but damn... Thank you. I could not figure why I couldn't tighten the terminal.
So glad the video helped you out! Nothing wrong with 101, the important part is your fixed and you did it! -Dutch
Thanks for a great video. Had this problem on my 2013 Wrangler.
I believe you just saved me a trip to the shop. Thanks..
Great to hear!
Thank you. I had this exact issue. Saved my Saturday!
Glad it helped you out! -Dutch
Just saved me a trip to the dealer thanks man!!!!!!!
You are very welcome! Glad the video helped you out...thanks for watching! -Dutch
Thank you! Ive been fighting with mine for months!
Hello Hugo! Glad this helped you out. It's always awesome when we can share things that help someone out. Have a great day!
Biggest thing I’m realizing is my stuff is all hooked onto the wrong post thank you
I am glad you were able to figure that out! I hope it didn't damage anything. Thank you for watching the video. -Dutch
Thank you soooo much I was getting ready to cut cables and all sorts of bad stuff…. Lol
And we are so glad the video helped out! Sometimes the simplest of things cause the biggest headaches!
I'm that guy that needed this
So glad it helped you out! -Dutch
Perfect, saved me a trip to the dealer
Awesome! Glad it helped out. :)
I was about to go buy a Nice Terminal at Autozone but I'll do this for now
Both my pos and neg terminals have become loose (2013 COD MW3 JK Rubicon)... irreparably so.
I want to replace the terminals without having to disrupt the taped loom by replacing the cables. I have killed deep cycle red top batteries early I believe due to poor contact.
I guess there's always the tin foil trick
do you possibly know where you can find the screw itself? mine fell off and i’m having a hard time trying to find a new one anywhere.
Hello! Thank you for watching the video. Not sure if this is possible, but perhaps you could take one out of the positive side and go down to Ace or other hardware store and find a bolt that will work as a replacement. Let us know if that works and good luck!
The dealership I up purchased 2 yesterday cause my husband lost mines. I paid $5 and some change for them
I also have a 2016 JKU. This fix may work for a couple weeks but it always rides back up and loosens up eventually. These terminals are obsolete and will always create a problem as long as they are not replaced.
Hello and thank you for the feedback! I am not sure about always, but there certainly is the possibility especially if the battery post has been compromised in some way e.g. wire brushed to remove corrosion, but that also removes post material. All in all I think we can agree on at least one thing...it is overall a pretty poor design that causes a lot of people grief! Thanks for watching the video and for the comment. -Dutch
Im missing the connector when I replaced the battery I lost it any idea where I can get another one cant find it on Amazon
Hi there! I haven't heard or found of any aftermarket parts that match this. If possible, I would check a salvage yard where you can go and remove one off of a wrecked jeep. Good luck! -Dutch
Saved me trip to Autozone...thx
Glad the video helped!
I'm having this issue right now as I'm typing this. When u were tightening the screw down, I saw it moving. Mine is no longer tightening like so. I mean its tightening but I can still pull the terminal right off the post. I tried a shim over the post but the terminal wont go over the shim. I think that little plate that the 'cone shaped' nut goes into is a little stripped. Is there a remedy to this (besides getting a new terminal) 😪😪
Hi! Great video! I was wondering, the connecter that shifts with the tightening of the screw fell off my 2014 jeep. Do you know where to get a replacement? Been having trouble finding a location.
Hello Arturo. Thank you for the compliment! I am not sure you will be able to find just that one piece. It probably comes with the entire battery terminal connection. For my Jeep Grand Cherokee this (I believe) is shown as the Positive Battery Terminal Kit - Mopar (68191445AA). Diagrams from Mopar aren't always the best. You could consider going to a junk yard to see if you can rob one off another Jeep. As far as a temp patch you may be able to get away with a very small set of vise grips, but that is risky and would need to be protected and fixed in place because, in my opinion, that is taking a BIG risk. I would only do something like that in an emergency and as a last resort while getting the correct part.
Do you get that part? Because i lost the same clamp too. Now terminal is losse and i don't know from i can get that part. If you know please tell me.
When it doesn’t go all the way down, but is still attached below the very top, why does it make a difference? And isn’t the felt rings keeping the terminals from going all the way down? I’m learning.
Hello and thank you for watching the video! The felt tabs are supposed to help with preventing corrosion. IMHO they are hit or miss. They tend to work better with older batteries that aren't/weren't as sealed and would then leak battery "gas" at the posts which would lead to corrosion. For me it is better to use a light coating of dielectric grease or the battery terminal protector spray. It is important to have that connection all the way down. If it is higher up the post, even though it is tight now, over time and vehicle vibration from use will gradually loosen that connection and you will end up with weird electrical problems. Best to get it pushed down and then snugged up. Hope that helps! -Dutch
Could this potentially lead to tipm issues? My terminal has been loose but haven’t stopped to tighten and this morning the gremlins in electronics came out. Wipers wouldn’t turn off, no blinkers or headlights. I’ll be testing it tonight but do NOT want to have to replace the tipm if I don’t have to.
Hello and thank you for asking the question. There really is no way for us to know whether this is causing TIPM issues. That being said, loose ground or supply electrical connections are not good things and depending on how loose or bad the connections are, some pretty "wierd" things can go on with electrical components. Definitely check your connection and tighten it back down regardless...perhaps this will fix the problem.
Appreciate the 101 help!
Absolutely! Anything to help!
Worked for me , thanks
Glad it helped you out!
I been everywhere! Where can you find that bolt nut and what is it called?
Hello! From what I have heard from many others, the dealer will gladly sell you the wiring harness not the other pieces. What I personally would do is go to the nearest salvage yard and pull those pieces off of a salvage Jeep. Hope that helps and good luck! -Dutch
im having the same issue.....but i believe the positive side is a little different. it has some type of puzzle block the screw goes down in and its not tightening..
I wish I could help you with what you are describing. I am not sure what kind of setup you have based on your description.
Could this cause startup issues? Batter on my Jeep and in key fob are pretty good. Just left the dealer recently (where they checked some electrical components); now it doesn’t wanna start up
Hello Daryl! Thank you for watching the video and for your question. So with an issue like that it could be a number of things or a combination of things. I will try to summarize possible items you can look into. First, check you battery connections that they are tight and not corroded. Secondly, do you hear a clicking sound coming from the starter when you turn the key? This could be an issue with the starter solenoid which is responsible for closing and pushing the starter shaft out and "into" the flywheel to turn the engine (if it is "clicking" then there is power getting to the starter but either the solenoid is weak or the starter motor could be bad). If you hear nothing, then check the battery. The best way is to have it load tested at an automotive store like AutoZone or a similar place. They can load test in our out of the vehicle. If the battery checks good and the connections are good then you could have a starter relay that is bad, questionable connections at the starter itself or ground points for starter circuitry. You can google how to "jumper" the starter to verify whether the starter is good or not, but this can be a bit intimidating for some people to do. I hope these pointers are helpful and we wish you the best in getting your Jeep back on the road! - Dutch
One more thing, what electrical components did they check and why? It is usually good to go back to the last thing(s) touched. If it was working before, then it is quite possible they knocked something loose in moving things around. Just our 2 cents.
@@dutchmenmodsandrepairs1427 looks like I do have loose connections from previous repairs. Parts dealer checked; said the battery was good but needs charged. It is three years old and out of warranty, so between an older battery and loose connections, my issues may be less complex than I thought.
@@24k_dnasty that is just great to hear! We are glad your problem with this will be over soon.
I have this exact problem and my power shorts out. I found that prior to me buying the car someone decided to "solve" this issue by drilling drywall screws into the gap and also into the battery terminal. And I guess the screw in the ground one fell out. There is a rusted screw hole and its all dented and loose
Gosh, I am sorry to hear about that. The good thing is you at least found the problem. Best of luck in getting it all back to normal. -Dutch
Jeep just charged me $80 to do that. They said it won't tighten all the way as it has worn down the battery post from twisting back and forth. They were mad when I would not buy a super expensive battery from them. They told me the hit it with a hammer a couple times and retightened it but said the damage to the battery was done so it won't stay fixed long. I am hoping to find someone to put a different type of terminal connector on this negative post and fix the problem for me.
Sorry to hear about this experience, but there is a reason people refer to dealerships as "stealerships." There are ways to rig the connection, but they are temporary and can introduce air gaps that will then cause potential arcing and then corrosion issues. I hope you find someone who can do honest work for you in getting it fixed. - Dutch
Somehow that clamping piece that shifts back and forth when the nut is tightened fell off my positive terminal, so now it's always loose. Every video showing how to make sure the terminals are tight assumes that this piece is still there. I have not had any luck finding this piece. I will most likely have to spend $40 to buy all new terminals.
Hello Mike! Sorry about what has happened. If you can, try hitting a salvage yard and take it off another vehicle. They will probably charge you just a few bucks for both. Best of luck!
Saved me a few bucks forsure. I thought i was gonna need an alternator…. So glad i checked the cheapest things first
Awesome to hear! Thanks for watching the video.
Thank you!
You are very welcome! Thank you for watching the video. -Dutch
Thank you X3!!
You are very welcome! Thank you for watching the video. -Dutch
My jeep wouldn't start this morning. Checked battery, positive terminal is loose, I can lift it off the post with my hands, no tools needed. Problem is, I lost those damn conical cone shaped nuts when installing my winch, so I had been using regular nuts, which isn't clamping down enough on the terminal. I've tried looking for those conical nuts online but can't find any
Hello! Thank you for taking the time to watch the video and glad it was able to clear some things up for you. Not sure where you live, but you could try a hardware store or depending on what kind of tools you have you may be able to file or grind (carefully) a nut the fits to add a slight conical taper to the nuts that would be enough to fix your problem. You could also check out a salvage yard for Jeeps and go there. Hope these ideas help and best of luck in fixing your issue.
@@dutchmenmodsandrepairs1427 I wound up ordering on Amazon a set of new terminals to replace the stupid jeep design. Upon further research on the forums, lots of folks have the same issue because they lose the conical shaped nuts and can't find them anywhere. Jeep wants you to buy an entire new harness just to get those two nuts
@@ElBrisho would it be possible for you to post that replacement in a comment back to us? We'd love to include that in our comment section. Thank you for sharing with us and the community!
@@ElBrisho can you provide the link you purchased from? Thanks.
Can you please help! I broke the screw. How do I fix it? ☹️
Hello. I am sorry to hear about your situation. One option is to go to a junk yard and take the assembly off another jeep. Another option is to redo the entire connection with an aftermarket battery connection "kit" you can pick up at one of the auto box stores. I hope this helps you out in some way. I wish I could do more. -Dutch
@@dutchmenmodsandrepairs1427 Thank you. I appreciate your help.
This is a known issue with jeeps, if your driving on the road and your lights on the dash and speedo drops for 2-3 seconds this is your issue.
Thank you Scott for the input!
What size 10mm because I bought 1/4 and it doesn't fit
I replace the battery and still do the same hard to starting the jeep and when the rpm goes up the jeep slows down losing power and has the lightning ⚡️on dash and that happens after hitting a bump on road!
Hello Jorge. It sounds to me like perhaps you have a bad ground connection somewhere? I would trace out your negative side battery connection to its ground and check the connection there, maybe even use a multimeter to check the ohms. You may want to start the Jeep up in your driveway and start wiggling cables and connectors to see if you can duplicate the problem. Best wishes.
my Mini Cooper has a loose battery connection and I know nothing about car batteries and I think this is why the car won't start half the time unless I slam some doors and then open and close the hood. Seems like slamming the car moves the loose battery connection into place and will start but only sometimes.
Hi Courtney. It definitely sounds like a loose electrical connection, whether it is the battery or other wiring associated with your ignition. I would have someone you trust and knows cars a bit to take a closer look at what is going on. If not, you'll want to take it to a reputable mechanic since this problem will more than likely get worse and could leave you stranded. Best of luck to you in getting that problem fixed!
Good video
Thank you so much!!
You are welcome!
this is my exact issue. theres a green spacer under that connection that i now know i need to remove.
What everyone else said and thanks!
You are very welcome! Thank you for watching the video.
The negative is easy to replace, it's the positive side that's the issue, dealer wants 1100$ to replace the the whole harrness.
Hi there! Maybe I am misunderstanding your comment. The video focuses on the aspect that most of these issues are just loose connections and this particular connection uses a "special" setup i.e. sliding tensioner with a unique nut. Most people shouldn't have to replace these connections unless they have been mangled or misused. -Dutch
Thank you
Hi Doug! Thank you for watching the video and from your "Thank You" it seems it helped you in some way. Have a great day! - Dutch
Makes me not want to get a jeep again. My jeep cut off mid driving and it was that the cord was loose.
Sorry to heat that! -Dutch
Never use impact wrench on these. It will over torque and strip these out. Hand tighten only. These types of battery clamps are a bad design. I have these on my car.
I would agree! Overtightening will get you every time!! :)
Have one to snug up and now I know how it works before I mess with it. Thanks!!
Glad it helped!
The 10mm socket the most elusive tool in the tool box.😂
How true!
Thanks so much I needed this!
I'm car less right now because of these shitty ass connectors. Shit won't start
I am sorry to hear this has happened to you. If the problem is the connectors, perhaps you can get them tightened down and get a jump which will recharge the battery with some engine run time.
Thank you!
You are very welcome!