[sle39lvr]

I keep getting corrosion on the battery terminal. I also feel like this may be affecting the performance of the battery, since the car feels a little sluggish.

What's recommended here? Should I replace the terminal wire pierce and clean the battery? How can I stop this from happening?

Thanks in advance.

 

[pepperdanky]

Amazon.com: Road Power 989 Anti-Corrosion Fiber Washers, 2-Pack, 6 and 12-Volt: Automotive

 

[CraigW]

How to stop corrosion on the Battery - Honda Civic Forum

I layed a thick coating of the red stuff to my 2010s terminals right after I purchased it, and reapplied it just recently.

You can get replacement parts, but Honda makes you work for it to locate them.

 

[sle39lvr]

You can get replacement parts, but Honda makes you work for it to locate them.

Very true. I am YET TO find the part number for that red terminal wire. :readtherules:

Anyone happens to have the part number for the short red terminal wire?

 

[gathermewool]

How old is the battery? If the battery post is leaking, the only real solution is to replace the battery. Everything else will only limit the effect of the leaking post (ie, neutralizing the acid.)

 

[FuntanaS]

Make sure the entire battery is clean. A small amount of current can actually flow from one terminal to the other when the battery is really dirty.

Here is a good video on batteries from eric the car guy.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MhnVZ7ZPunw

 

[sle39lvr]

How old is the battery? If the battery post is leaking, the only real solution is to replace the battery. Everything else will only limit the effect of the leaking post (ie, neutralizing the acid.)

It's about 3 years old.

 

[digger1978]

I had the same problem on my 2007 Si. First clean everything with CRC battery cleaner. Then hose it off with water. I would then remove both cables and further clean the battery posts and cables with a brush. Then inspect for pitting on the cables. The battery acid will slowly eat way the terminal and when I went to install a new battery the terminal disintegrated. If yours are in good shape, get CRC terminal protection.

The positive cable is $70 for an OEM from hondasuperstoreparts.com. I went the cheap route and purchased a nice marine style clamp for around $3. If you have access to a dremel tool, you can remove the thin clamp Honda provides. Put some dielectric grease on everything and you are good to go. I have had no problems since I did this.

 

[sle39lvr]

The positive cable is $70 for an OEM from hondasuperstoreparts.com.

You happen to have the part number for it?

 

[MardiGras]

I layed a thick coating of the red stuff to my 2010s terminals right after I purchased it, and reapplied it just recently.

What stuff are you referring to?