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Reconnect Battery and Verify Vehicle Operation

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Calling all Mechanics... Cummins Truck Transmission problems!

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What happens here

With the new battery securely in place and protected, reconnect the cleaned battery terminal cables. Start by connecting the positive (+) cable to the positive post, ensuring a snug fit and tightening it with a wrench. Then, connect the negative (-) cable to the negative post and tighten it. Once both cables are securely attached, close the truck's hood. Finally, get into the driver's seat and start the vehicle to confirm that the battery replacement and maintenance have successfully resolved any starting or electrical issues. The presenter demonstrates a successful start of his Dodge Ram and also an older 1977 Ford F-150 as a testament to the benefits of proper battery maintenance.

Goal: Ensure secure electrical connections and confirm the vehicle starts and runs reliably.

Tools and materials

  • Dodge Ram Truck — Testing the battery repair
  • Ford F-150 Truck — Demonstrating similar starting capabilities on another vehicle after maintenance
  • Safety glasses — Protecting eyes
  • Work gloves — Protecting hands
  • Wrench/Socket Set — Tightening battery terminal bolts

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coming down with the hood I think we're in good shape much shut well there's no little fuzzies on here and there doesn't seem to be an issue up there so we're good on clearance let's get out and drive this truck and see if this fix my problem that's the silver truck with the break this year [Applause] beautiful evening here on the farm so we're gonna have to drive the truck around for about 15-20 minutes get it up to a good hot operating temperature and make sure that we're not gonna have this issue anymore it really doesn't happen when the engine is cool and if you guys have any insight into this please leave me a message down there leave me a comment we're gonna get out here on the road and we're gonna cruise and I'll show you if it starts messing up will definitely show you hopefully we're good to go

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