Our team at Eubanks Auto Electric specializes in working on the electrical components of engines, such as starters, alternators, and battery cables. If you have been having issues with your engine stalling or not starting, then we encourage you to bring your vehicle to us so we can check it out. We have extensive experience in working on trucks, ATVs, and industrial equipment, and you can count on us to get your engine up and running again.
Keep reading to learn a few ways to tell if there are issues with your battery cables.
- Difficulty Starting – As we mentioned above, one possible indication of a problem with your battery cables is your vehicle failing to start. There are several reasons why an engine might not start, but one possibility is faulty battery cables. If the cables are unable to carry electricity from the battery to the engine, it won’t start properly.
- Corroded Terminals – Another way to tell if there’s a problem with your battery cables is to look at the battery terminals, or the points where you would attach jumper cables. These are what connect the battery to the other systems in your engine. If there is any corrosion on the terminals, then there is likely a problem with the cables.
- Problems with Lights – A third sign you may have problems with your battery cables is your vehicle’s lights becoming dim. This can happen when the cables are not carrying enough power to the lights to keep them lit properly.