Old Jun 15, 2012 | 12:35 AM
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Default Re: Intermittent Complete 12V Power Loss / Ideas ?

Back when I used to own a red Crossfire (was supposed to get turbo'd) the previous owner had starting issues and ended up buying a brand new battery moments before he loaded the car on the transport for its trip to me.
When the car arrived it would not start. No power at all. So we jumped the car to get it started and that got me home (less than 1/4 mile). Once home I checked battery voltage and it was perfect. Terminals were tight. Checked voltage from the actual terminal of the battery to the battery clamp and nothing. Removed the clamp (cable) scraped the inside of the clamp, reinstalled and never had another problem while the car was in my possession.
If you want to know if it's still working you will have to contact Corky Bell.

My guess is that there was crap on the clamp or terminal that caused the problem.
 
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