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Where does the negative cable from a battery go?

Where does the negative cable from a battery go?

Usually the negative battery cable will be bolted to the engine or somewhere on the vehicle’s frame, while the positive battery cable will usually be bolted to the starter or a fuse box.

What is positive battery cable?

The negative battery cable is black and the positive battery cable is red. The positive battery cable will lead to the starter while the negative battery cable will connect to the body of the car which is negatively grounded.

How do you replace a battery cable?

Place the other end of the cable on the positive (+) post on the second battery, tighten with a wrench. Connect one cable end to the negative (-) post of the second battery and tighten with a wrench. Place the other end with the eyelet on the negative (-) cable end bolt on the first battery and replace the nut.

What are the symptoms of a loose battery terminal?

Other symptoms of loose terminal are: 1. Difficulty in starting the vehicle: This is generally the first symptom of a loose battery terminal. The vehicle may experience difficulty starting, slow cranking, or rapid clicking when the key is turned.

What does a battery cable do?

Typically, battery cable is used to supply power from the battery to the starter engine or as a connection to ground (i.e. the car frame). Battery cable can also be used to connect the battery to other electrical components (e.g. fans, A/C, lights, etc.), though smaller gauge automotive wire may work instead.

The negative battery cable is black and the positive battery cable is red. The positive battery cable will lead to the starter while the negative battery cable will connect to the body of the car which is negatively grounded.

Place the other end of the cable on the positive (+) post on the second battery, tighten with a wrench. Connect one cable end to the negative (-) post of the second battery and tighten with a wrench. Place the other end with the eyelet on the negative (-) cable end bolt on the first battery and replace the nut.

Other symptoms of loose terminal are: 1. Difficulty in starting the vehicle: This is generally the first symptom of a loose battery terminal. The vehicle may experience difficulty starting, slow cranking, or rapid clicking when the key is turned.

Typically, battery cable is used to supply power from the battery to the starter engine or as a connection to ground (i.e. the car frame). Battery cable can also be used to connect the battery to other electrical components (e.g. fans, A/C, lights, etc.), though smaller gauge automotive wire may work instead.

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Ruth Doyle