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battery cable split

Discussion in 'Technical Chat' started by tacoskim, Mar 3, 2009.

  1. Mar 3, 2009 at 9:51 AM
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    i opened up the hood today to clean the filter and saw that the battery cable is split apart. I have no idea when this happened but the truck has been running fine. how can i go at fixing this? any info available will be great, thanks guys

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  2. Mar 3, 2009 at 9:57 AM
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    A new cable would be around $8 at any general auto parts store. Bring the old one with you so you can make sure the replacement is the right size.
     
  3. Mar 3, 2009 at 9:58 AM
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  4. Mar 3, 2009 at 10:26 AM
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    It looks like you have the wrong battery in the truck
    before the cable replacement make sure you have
    the right battery the battery looks to be backwards.
     
  5. Mar 3, 2009 at 10:34 AM
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    thanks guys, the battery is AAA and im sure its in right.

    is this something easy i can do or should i have someone do it, im not good with wires
     
  6. Mar 3, 2009 at 12:50 PM
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  7. Mar 3, 2009 at 1:24 PM
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    Sent you a PM. It should be something you can do. :)
     
  8. Mar 3, 2009 at 4:22 PM
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    Anybody know what the point of that cable is anyway?
     
  9. Mar 3, 2009 at 4:24 PM
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  10. Mar 3, 2009 at 4:25 PM
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    sorry im a total noob when it comes to battery/cables and ground. what does this do?? the truck has been starting fine everytime, is this a long term problem?
     
  11. Mar 3, 2009 at 4:30 PM
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    The other end (if memory serves correct) goes to the starter.
     
  12. Mar 3, 2009 at 4:31 PM
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    that cable that broke is going from the neg terminal to the body - although it makes connection with the other cable that goes to the starter...I don't understand why it's needed if the truck ran fine with it hangin down broken..
     
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    What is the definition of chassis ground?

    A wire that runs from the motor to the machine's frame to absorb stray electric charge. Chassis ground is used when it is not possible to connect a grounding conductor into the earth.
     
  14. Mar 3, 2009 at 4:41 PM
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    It is also a back up for instances like yours.

    Chances are if the cable was broken at the starter, it wouldn't start
     
  15. Mar 3, 2009 at 7:31 PM
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    The cable to the starter is fine.
    Correct

    Winner! :)
    Correct!
     
  16. Mar 3, 2009 at 7:32 PM
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    Im thinking you can get away with putting another connector or whatever its called, on the end of the broken cable, and re attach it to the body. May have to make a new hole if the cable isnt long enough.
     
  17. Mar 3, 2009 at 8:04 PM
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    If you look at your picture the number 27/36 indicates a group 27 battery was installed in your truck Toyota calls for a group 24 for a replacement. The cable damage was caused by the wrong battery I have seen this many times over the years.
     
  18. Mar 3, 2009 at 8:09 PM
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    :proposetoast:
     
  19. Mar 3, 2009 at 8:15 PM
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    Thanks Chris
     
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    Did you get your hold down fixed?? or r u still running the bungee cord?
     

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