Dakota 4WD V8-4.7L VIN J (2007)
Battery Cable: Description and Operation
Battery Cables - Description
DESCRIPTION
The battery cables (2) and (4) are large gauge, stranded copper wires sheathed within a heavy plastic or synthetic rubber insulating jacket. The wire used
in the battery cables combines excellent flexibility and reliability with high electrical current carrying capacity. The battery cables feature a stamped
brass clamping type female battery terminal crimped onto one end of the battery cable wire and then solder-dipped. A square headed pinch-bolt and hex
nut are installed at the open end of the female battery terminal clamp. Large eyelet type terminals are crimped onto the opposite end of the battery cable
wire and then solder-dipped. The battery positive cable wires (2) have a red insulating jacket to provide visual identification and feature a larger female
battery terminal clamp to allow connection to the larger battery positive terminal post. The battery negative cable wires (4) have a black insulating jacket
and a smaller female battery terminal clamp.
The battery cables cannot be repaired and, if damaged or faulty they must be replaced. Both the battery positive and negative cables are available for
service replacement. The replacement parts may include portions of the wiring circuits for the generator and other components on some models. Refer to
the appropriate wiring information for the location of the proper battery cable wire harness diagrams. The wiring information also includes proper wire
and connector repair procedures, further details on wire harness routing and retention, as well as pin-out and location views for the various wire harness
connectors, splices and grounds.
