Magnum SRT-8 V8-6.1L VIN 3 (2006)
Battery Cable: Description and Operation
BATTERY CABLES
DESCRIPTION
The battery cables (1) and (2) 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 (1) 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 (2) 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 only as a unit with the battery wire harness, which 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.
OPERATION
The battery cables connect the battery terminal posts to the vehicle electrical system. These cables also provide a path back to the battery for electrical
current generated by the charging system for restoring the voltage potential of the battery. The female battery terminal clamps on the ends of the battery
cable wires provide a strong and reliable connection of the battery cable to the battery terminal posts. The terminal pinch bolts allow the female terminal
clamps to be tightened around the male terminal posts on the top of the battery. The eyelet terminals secured to the opposite ends of the battery cable
wires from the female battery terminal clamps provide secure and reliable connection of the battery cables to the vehicle electrical system.
