Battery Positive Cable Replacement: Notes

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Excessive resistance caused by poor terminal connections and partial short circuits through worn cable insulation will result in an abnormal voltage drop in the starter cable. Low voltage at the starter will prevent the normal starter operation and cause hand starting.

Whenever the battery cables are replaced, use a replacement cable that is the same in the type, the diameter, and the length. Some positive cables have additional feed wires attached to them and some of the negative cables have additional ground leads attached.