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zanbrandl
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Jun 15, 2009, 6:11 PM

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My 1998 Nissan Sentra conked out on me today 3 times and had to be jumped, to no avail. A light on the dash ( brake ) kept coming on for a couple of days, but when I accelerated, it would go off. I was told because the battery terminal clamp was cracked all the way up, this was probably the issue. I have to get it to a repair shop, but I'm afraid it might be something else. What should I look out for and how would I know if it is the alternator or the actual clamp? Thank you. signed, A woman in need of car advice and quickly! Posted by: zanbrandl

Loren Champlain Sr
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Jun 15, 2009, 6:19 PM

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zanbrandl; Yes, get the battery cable replaced as soon as possible. It may, or may not, be connected to the brake lamp. Check the brake fluid. It may be low, and sloshing in the reservoir under acceleration, causing the lamp to go out? Use only BRAKE FLUID to fill it. Some imports integrate the charging system with the brake lamp. So, it could be connected to the cable issue. Possible.
If the brake fluid is low, have the brakes inspected. As the front disc brakes wear, the fluid level will drop as it fills the cavity in the caliper as the brake pads wear. This is normal. But, the pads may be near needing replacement.
Loren
SW Washington

zanbrandl
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Jun 15, 2009, 6:22 PM

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Thank you very much. My brakes are fairly new. But I definitely will have the clamp replaced. I appreciate you getting back to me so quickly!

Loren Champlain Sr
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Jun 15, 2009, 6:24 PM

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Hope everything turns out okay. Let us know.
Loren
SW Washington

zanbrandl
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Jun 15, 2009, 6:40 PM

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I sure will. Any info I can pass on to help the next Damsel In Distress is a good thing!

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