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I don't know, use a tape measure and measure the length. Your local auto store may have the correct cable. In the past, I have made my own cables, I used the old cable for size and length as pattern, then put new ends on it. The auto store has that type cable on spools, you just tell them the length and size and they cut it to length. I'd have to look at your cable, some have sensors. I'd have to look at it.
As far as the cable, if you crimp new ends, make darn sure you get a good crimp on it.
Disconnect the cable at the battery, jack the car up safely, from underneath follow the cable to the starter, disconnect it from there and take old cable to parts store to match up new cable for proper length.
un hook both cables from battery then take the big nut off starter to take old cable off and replace with one the same length can get from parts store not too hard of a job
battery replacement cables can be obtained from any auto electrician--auto spares stores and the parts dealer for you unit. All you need is the old cable to obtain the correct length, cable size and terminals configeration
Use a battery wrench usually 8mm to open the terminal bolts. Undo both of
them and disconnect both the cables (positive and negative). Disconnect the
other end of the positive cable by following it along its length. Undo the bolt
that holds it. And now you can replace the cable. Follow the same process in
reverse for reinstallation.
First of all measure your old cables for length. The one going to - on the battery should either go to the chassis or engine block. The one going to + should go to the starter on most cars, some go to a distribution block. Disconnect both cables on the battery. Disconnect the + cable either off of the starter or distibution block. Attach the new cable. Disconnect the - cable off of the chassis or block. Attach the new cable. Put the other end of + cable on the battery. Then attach the - cable to the battery. Also you should clean all connections before installing new cables. I hope this helps and please rate my answer.
Go to the auto parts store and purchase a replacement clamp. Expect to pay less than $6.00 for the clamp. Cut the wire back to a clean place, strip about 1/2 inch insulation away and insert it into the clamp and tighten.
I trust this answers your question satisfactorily.
normally if you have a problem in the negative cable it is an open caused by corrosion. it bolts to the chassis so a short to chassis ground is what it is supposed to be. Buy a new cable and unbolt the chassis end and the battery end of the old one, put the new one in the reverse of taking the old one out. It really helps in the long run if you coat the connections with some spray sealant which you can buy at a parts store. I find the positive cable is just as susceptible, if not more so, to corrosion so while you are in there, do it to. Good solid connections will help in the cold. While you may be able to find a generic negative cable at a parts store the positive cable may be a dealer item as it usually has more than one lead coming off the battery end.
Battery cables are attached to the battery on one end. The negative cable is attached to the chasis with a bolt on the other end. The positive cable is attached to the starter relay/solenoid.
You buy the correct length cables, remove the old ones and replace them.
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