Fw: My corroded terminals need help!

[dcewing1 <dcewing1@cwix.com>]

-----Original Message-----
From: T Berk <tberk@mindspring.com>
To: 'scirocco' <scirocco-l@scirocco.org>
Date: Tuesday, August 17, 1999 10:35 PM
Subject: Re: My corroded terminals need help!


>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


Dielectric grease should be found at pretty much any automotive store.  You
can also extend the life of you electronic ignition modules by coating the
back of them before you mount them to the heat sink!

Dave


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