Re: My corroded terminals need help!

[T Berk <tberk@mindspring.com>]

Brooke Fairbanks wrote:
> -----Original Message-----
> From:   Aaron Ness 
> Subject:        My corroded terminals need help!
> 
> Here's the problem:  when I first got my Scirocco, I discovered that the
> terminals in the connector for the hall effect sensor were all corroded.  I
> cleaned them up with a paste of baking soda and water, and that allowed me
> to start the car.  <snip>
> Aaron
>
>
> 
> That goop is most likely dialectric (sp?) grease.  It's main purpose to
> provide continuity and prevent corrosion. It's like a silicone that never
> hardens.  IMHO, using a water based mixture on electrical connections is
> probably *not* a good idea.  Use an aerosol electrical contact cleaner
> found at any automotive parts store.
> 
> Brooke Fairbanks

I'd add that baking soda ( being a base or alkaline ) is as bad as acid
would be when left in contact w/ metal, it's all a mater of degree but
still nasty.

If you can't find some dielectric (spells OK that way:) then clean (
contact cleaner ), flush & dry ( light air blast, paper towel ), and
coat with a light coating of Vaseline. (sp)

Another thing might be found at Radio Shack of TV/Electronics type
place; Electric Lube. It's a spray on type light oil to prevent
corrosion and aid electrical connections.

Email back how yer doing.

TBerk

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