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Jerry_B
Explorer
May 10, 2015

possibly a deadly situation with a corroded battery terminal

While driving my 1998 Chevy Dually yesterday, the engine died. I wqas left with no brakes and steering was next to nothing. Got it off the road and found that the positive side terminal on the battery...
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Dtank
Explorer
May 12, 2015
rattleNsmoke wrote:
When you run the truck, disconnect the battery cable. See if it continues to run.

Or, take the truck to a parts store and have them check the charging voltage.


Yikes! - *NO*, NO, and no - to the disconnect...:S..:R

Lots of reasons not to - for the OP, and even on a 1998 truck.

The parts store is a *WAY* better suggestion.
OP - Get help, and/or begin a regular maintenance program!..:R

BTW - the above is why you can't believe (or follow) lots of advice on an internet forum.

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