>From: Kim Brennan >Cables from the battery. The ground strap is easy enough to replace as it >right there in the battery compartment. The positive cable, however is a >bit more of an issue. If it is corroded on either end, it could be causing >higher resistance (and hence less amps at the starter). A cold engine >usually requires a little more coaxing to get initially started. The >battery being cold also means it has a bit less power. Once the engine is >running, the battery gets charged, which in turn heats up the battery, >increasing it's capacity.
Thanks Kim. Battery cables look good up front no visible corrosion, battery is a few months old, never had a problem. But I will check out the back end, too. Where does the + cable lead to from the battery? Does it go straight to the starter?
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