Total electrical blackout on ranger after start attempt

[Uncle Gump]

I used that style clamp for like... ever. I just changed them when they started to look rough.

This year I switched to Mil Spec clamps. I'll never go back. The down side is you have to crimp lugs on your cables. I ended up buying the crimp tool and copper lugs to complete the install.

 

[SenorNoob]

^This is the way to go, but definitely a serious mod. Took me all afternoon to get the right eyes in town. (I was adding a winch at the same time.)

Those painted terminals are the worst. (Except for Nissan stock terminals.)

There is a similar design without the paint that is much better.

Super Start Battery Terminal; Top Post; Heavy-Duty; Commercial​

 

[rumblecloud]

Isn't that just the way it goes...?
Many times - can't say always -- when something goes wrong, try to remember the last thing you fixed or changed and start there.
Glad you got it sorted.