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2000 Corrosion on Battery Cable Ends

Acid may leak from the battery at the cable connections, resulting in corrosion on the battery cable ends and in the battery tray. A Leaking battery should be replaced and the cables thoroughly cleaned or replaced if necessary.

Affected Model Years

This issue affects model years 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, .

10 people reported this problem

  • 2000 30,000 Miles
    Use a wire brush to clean the battery contacts. My battery lasted 3.5 more years
  • 2000 0 Miles
    When I lived in SC I came out one day to get in my car and it wouldn't start. Called auto service, he poured coke on the cables and started the car. Bought a new battery and have since changed to another battery.

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