Re: Battery Cables

From: Thomas Vacchino (tommyv@thecia.net)
Date: Wed Sep 13 2000 - 19:29:01 EDT


Chris:
The positive cable is a $75 part through Mopar! The negative is a generic, I
just picked a new one up at my garage for $15..........I can get you the part #
later. I just have to locate the box for the cable.

"psychonaut"

Chris Oertell wrote:

> I have a question regarding battery cables. For the last 2 years or so I
> have had a Mopar battery on my truck. Eventually the posts got so corroded
> that even with thorough cleaning it would return after a few days. I ended
> up buying a new battery but it turns out that the corrosion has eaten too
> much of the negative cable away where it contacts the post. So now every
> now and then when I go out to my truck it won't start unless i find the
> "sweet" spot on the negative post. I have asked around at all the parts
> stores and no one carries a set of aftermarket battery cables. Is there
> something I can add to the wires to "jury-rig" it where it contacts the post
> or should I just spring for some new cables from Mopar? I would assume they
> will be expensive because they are OEM. Any thoughts?
>
> Chris Oertell
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