Also check the post straps that run between posts to bridge positives and negatives for contact or fractures. Seen those be an issue as well. If the post is bent far enough you might not make contact when screwing the post nut down. This you can test by taking a short piece of wire to jump the lower to upper of the same polarity.
What cable connection are you using? Spade, banana or bare?
What cable connection are you using? Spade, banana or bare?