Symptoms of Failing Battery Cable in Your Car

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Symptoms of Failing Battery Cable
in Your Car
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Battery cables are an important piece of any
electrical system, as they are what directly
connects the battery to the vehicle's electronic
system.
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They are usually made of heavy gauge wire covered
in heavy duty insulation due to the high amount
of current and power that flows through them.
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While their build and mode of operation is simple
in nature when they do fail, battery cables can
cause all sorts of problems for a vehicle.
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Generally, when there is a problem with the
battery cables, the car will produce a few
symptoms that can alert the driver that the
problem has occurred should be serviced.
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Here are the symptoms of a malfunctioning battery
cable.
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Issues in starting the vehicle
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One of the first symptoms of a problem with
battery cables is an issue when starting the
vehicle.
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The battery cables are what transfer the power
from the battery to the vehicle's entire
electrical system.
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If the cables have any issues, then it will
interfere with their ability to conduct power,
which can lead to problems in starting the car.
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The car may experience intermittent or slow
cranking, as well as clicking sounds during
cranking, this occurs due to lack of enough
current to start the vehicle.
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Corrosion on battery terminals
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Another symptom of malfunctioning battery cables
is the appearance of corrosion on the terminals.
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Corrosion forms as a result of the acidic vapor
produced by the battery when it becomes hot from
exposure to the heat of engine operation.
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In due course of time, the vapor can begin to
corrode the terminal and cause corrosion to build
up.
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Corrosion will cause increased resistance along
the contact surface of the terminal, and in
severe cases block the flow of electricity.
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Corrosion can also seep into the inside of the
cable and can corrode it. In this case, the cable
must be immediately replaced.
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No power to the car
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Another common symptom usually associated with
bad or falling battery cables is no power to the
vehicle at all.
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If the cables become split or corroded to the
point where they fail to make a clean connection
with the battery, then the car will not receive
any power.
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You may experience that turning the key doesn't
activate the accessory power, crank the engine,
or switch on the interior lights.
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Finally
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While battery cables serve a very simple purpose,
they are very important component of a car's
electrical system.
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If you suspect that your car is having an issue
with the cables, then have the vehicle diagnosed
by a professional technician.
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