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      And after cleaning the terminals, you can smear vaseline over the surface (not the post/terminal where they make contact), and it will help prevent the corrosion from re-appearing. There are also spray lubricants you can shoot onto the connections once re-installed. (I've only ever used vaseline.)



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      Quote Originally Posted by MetroMPG View Post
      And after cleaning the terminals, you can smear vaseline over the surface (not the post/terminal where they make contact), and it will help prevent the corrosion from re-appearing. There are also spray lubricants you can shoot onto the connections once re-installed. (I've only ever used vaseline.)
      Awesome! Thanks for the tip

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      Quote Originally Posted by Daox View Post
      Its definitely not a bad idea to clean up the terminals, but I wouldn't say its definitely a problem is all. If you had a bad battery connection there you would have more problems than radio issues. You'd have problems starting the car as that is by far the largest drain on the battery.
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      Also, sometimes my clock and radio shuts off from time to time and even at one point It wouldn't start.
      When you see corrosion visible it is best to remove it and keep the terminals clean.

      Here's a link that may be helpful (click here).

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      Quote Originally Posted by Thymeclock View Post
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      When you see corrosion visible it is best to remove it and keep the terminals clean.

      Here's a link that may be helpful (click here).
      Great! Thanks for the link and advice

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      Quote Originally Posted by Thymeclock View Post
      He said:...
      Whoops, missed that.

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      Quote Originally Posted by Daox View Post
      Whoops, missed that.
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