As our name states, we at Eubanks Auto Electric focus on the electrical components of engines, including the starter, alternator, and battery cables. All play a key role in generating or distributing electrical power to the other parts of your engine and vehicle. In this article, we will focus on battery cables. Like all other components, battery cables eventually wear out, so we have put together this article to go over three signs your cables are failing.
- Corroded Terminals – One sign your battery cables are failing is the presence of corrosion on the terminals where the cables connect to the battery itself. If these points have become corroded, it makes it more difficult for electricity to travel to or from the battery, and the problem was likely caused by worn or damaged battery cables.
- Dimming Lights – Another sign your battery cables are wearing out is dimming or flickering lights. The battery cables supply power from the battery to the lights and other electrical systems in your vehicle, so if any of them are malfunctioning, then your battery cables could be at fault. If your headlights are losing brightness, it’s likely because they aren’t getting enough power from the battery.
- Difficulty Starting – Lastly, if you are having trouble starting your engine, the problem could lie with your battery cables. There are several possible causes for this issue, and faulty battery cables are one of them. If the cables aren’t supplying enough power to the starter to make the engine turn over, then your vehicle can’t start.