C 1500 Truck 2WD V8-6.5L DSL Turbo VIN S (1997)
Battery Cable: Service and Repair
Battery Cables
Excessive resistance caused by poor terminal connection and partial short circuits through worn cable insulation will result in an abnormal voltage drop
in the starter cable. Low voltage at the starter will prevent normal starter operation and cause hard starting.
Whenever battery cables are replaced, always use a replacement cable that is the same type, diameter, and length. Some positive cables have additional
feed wires attached to them and some negative cable have additional ground leads attached.
Always be certain when replacing a battery cable to route it the same as the original cable.
CAUTION: To prevent possible personal injury from a moving vehicle or operating engine, do the following before performing the tests:
1. Engage the parking brakes and block the wheels.
2. Place the manual transmission In the Neutral position or the automatic transmission In Park.
3. On gas engines, disconnect the battery feed at the distributor. On diesel engines, disconnect the battery feed at the engine shutoff (ESO)
solenoid.
NOTICE: When Installing the positive battery cable to the starter solenoid, the Inner nut on the solenoid battery terminal must be tightened before
the battery cable and other leads are Installed. Failure to do so may result In solenoid terminal and/or solenoid damage.
Battery Cable Routing
Battery Cable Routing
