Electrical system

2017 RAM 2500
708 MILES • 6.4L • V8 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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HEYMAN764
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Hi, I recently was checking the oil level on this truck. I pulled the dip stick and accidentally touched the positive terminal on the battery and the dip stick tube at the same time. Some sparks flew from where the dip stick was touching the battery terminal. It only happened for about a second or two and the dip stick got hot. The only places the dip stick touched was the positive battery terminal and the engine. Could this have damaged anything?
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Aug 16, 2017 at 2:45 PM
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CJ MEDEVAC
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You are probably good to go!

Bad HEYMAN764

Do not do it again! Lol!

Is the dipstick still serviceable? Did not just about burn him in half.

Might look at the auto store for on of them plastic snap type covers to put over/ around your positive clamp.

I have seen other stuff like tools laid across the battery, then when you are buried elbow deep in the engine compartment with a ratchet, you bump the tool on the battery, and you begin that sparky dance until sparks finally stop!

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Aug 16, 2017 at 4:35 PM
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HEYMAN764
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Thanks for the reply and easing my nerves, lol. I will definitely be a lot more careful around that area next time.
Aug 16, 2017 at 5:11 PM
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Let's not forget where to go when you or your pals have another problem!

We are glad your problem was not so serious.

Thanks for pulling into our garage!

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Aug 16, 2017 at 6:13 PM