At Longview Alternator & Starter Co., we have extensive experience dealing in starters, alternators, and battery cables. These parts of an engine all play a role in getting the vehicle up and running and making sure it can start successfully the next time. In this article, we will focus on battery cables specifically, going over a list of signs of trouble to watch out for. If the engine of your truck, tractor, ATV, or other equipment is displaying any of these issues, we encourage you to stop by our shop to replace your battery cables.
- Difficulty Starting – One of the main jobs of your battery cables is to send power from the battery into the starter to make the engine turn on. If you are having trouble getting your engine to start consistently, then the fault might lie with your battery cables. Our team can provide the right replacement cables to restore your engine to good working order.
- Corroded Battery Terminals – Another way to tell if your battery cables need to be replaced is to check the terminals where they connect to the battery itself. If the terminals have become corroded, it is likely your battery cables are faulty. Corroded battery terminals make it difficult to start the engine.
- Flickering Lights – Your battery also supplies power to the lights and other electrical components in your truck, tractor, or other vehicle. If your lights have become dimmer or have started to flicker, we encourage you to check your battery cables for signs of damage.