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Subject: Intermittent No Crank, No Start (Clean Battery Side Terminal Stripped Threads, Replace Battery Cable Bolt)


Models: 2001-2002 Passenger Cars and Trucks


Condition:
Some customers may comment on an intermittent no crank, no start condition.


Cause:
This condition may be due to poor battery cable connections. This may be caused by cross-threaded battery cable bolts at the battery side post terminals. It should be noted that the steel threads in the battery side post terminals are harder than the threads on the battery cable bolts. Generally, the bolt threads will strip before the battery post threads.


Correction:
To avoid replacing the battery , the technician may be able to clean the threads in the battery side post terminals. The technician may accomplish this by using a 3/8 - (16) inch NC bottom tap, which by design, will allow the technician to clean most of the threaded area inside of the battery side post terminal. The battery cable bolt , which is serviced separately from the cable through Service Parts Operation, can then be replaced. The technician should ensure the correct bolt is used.


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