Electrical connection protector?

[Mr_Accord]

Just replaced the starter on my 2004 SAAB 93 and while swapping out the bad starter I noticed the electrical connections on the solenoid were starting to get a nice coating or corrosion on them. I've also spoken to other people who own this same car and apparently corrosion build up over at short period of time is not uncommon with theses cars being that the starter is located right a the bottom of the engine. So I'm wondering if I could use some sort of non-conducting corrosion inhibitor and spray it over the connectors on the starter solenoid? Somebody told me Fluid Film is a good product for this? any other recommendations?

Thanks.

 

[97prizm]

How about using battery protector for the terminals? You can get it at o'reileys. Its a purple coating.

 

[mechtech2]

After cleaning the cables and studs nice ans shiny, assemble them. Then a few light coats of Rustoleum will work very nice. Grease is a option, but it will get hot there, and may run off or evaporate. Anything is better than dry.

 

[SwampDweller]

Been using a product called Corrosion X for years. It comes in spray cans. The marine( fresh and salt water)uses are endless down here.

 

[Texan4Life]

I use dieelectric grease... good for anything electrical - spark plug boots, battery connections, bulbs, connectors, ect.

SHMEAR it on, the more the better

 

[Roadkingnc]

De-oxit
I think is how its spelled, cleaner and protectant

 

[Voltmaster]

except on battery I use a little of electrical tape and high quality shrink tubes on everything.

Alot of higher quality once dont melt but they shrink to point of ripping if it gets REALLY hot. You also have electrical tape protecting fromshorts.

 

[Donald]

Die-electric grease is for the actual electrical. You are talking about over the connector after its been connected. I would point an IR sensor at it after driving to see the temp. Battery connector protector or Fluid Film or high heat grease.

Liquid Tape if it is OK temp wise.

The corrosion is from road salt, etc, not battery acid.

 

[abycat]

Originally Posted By: Texan4Life
I use dieelectric grease... good for anything electrical - spark plug boots, battery connections, bulbs, connectors, ect.

SHMEAR it on, the more the better

+1 i that stuff all the time.

 

[JHZR2]

I noticed the same thing on my 2004 9-3 2.0t. Ive been considering applying either CorrosionX or fluid film, as both are corrosion inhibitors that are suitable for electrical contacts.

I use dielectric grease quite a bit, but I believe these products are better for the water splash type environment that the underside of the car is subjected to.

 

[Lyman]

Clean everything real well and steal your wife's hair spray. Spray it on there heavy and then sneak it back in the house. It works great. ha ha

 

[sleddriver]

I'd clean it well, degrease, then paint on 'liquid tape' or 'dip it'. I comes in a can. You can dip metal tool handles into it and it'll form a coating. You can also dip the end of wires into it to seal them from moisture. Very durable once cured.

 

[sleddriver]

Got the name wrong...it's Plasti Dip