[Oppa]

If you have corrosion on the wire's itself and it goes back into the wire insulation, then it is better to replace those wires. If not, you can just clean it, get new connectors and leave it alone for now if it works.

That would also be a good time to upgrade to a thicker gauge wire for both the grounds and positive wire. Maybe a 1/0 gauge stranded. it's also much economical to get universal kits and make your own custom cable vs buying expensive "pre-made" ones.

I would ditch the OEM battery terminal connectors too. Get some good quality ones.

Avoid auto parts stores for these kind of things if possible. Sub-par cables and connectors. Price marked up too.

You'll be amazed at how well your electrical system will work afterward.

 

[Oppa]

Dude, seriously, quit spitting falsehoods. What he had done is more than fine.

Wow, you again. I get that you find me cute, but you are starting to take this stalking thing a bit much. But I guess being a keyboard warrior can give you a false boost in ego sometimes.

Hey, by all means. If you want to get low quality generic products from the likes of AutoZone and Advanced Auto Parts for important fixes rather than spend your hard earned money to get quality product.. that’s all up to you. Don’t let me stop you. And I won’t.



I am just inputting my 2¢ from experiences. [emoji8]



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[Oppa]

Also, once again. It appears that you have a problem not been fully reading articles/post before bashing your keyboard..

I’ll recap and paraphrase myself,

basically, I said, that if the cable had corrosion and if it’s bad enough then it would be a great idea to replace the main battery cables and terminal connectors to a better quality product than what OEM were. Which were crappy to start with.

If not, then just live with it for now b/c it works.

If possible, shop around and avoid getting thick, low quality cables from parts store like AutoZone and Advance Auto Parts. Not because that they will not work BUT because it is of low quality and is more expensive for that low of quality. Better sources elsewhere.

The car will run a lot better w/better quality main cables.

[emoji304]Hope that helps.



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[Oppa]

It is all about Ohm's Law. Efficiency of electrical flow will affect performance of systems.

The less resistance your system have the better it will perform b/c you are not wasting that finite electrical power to friction.

Quality conductors of sizable gauge will allow your charging system to work less to provide a stable power source to feed all the electrical needs of the vehicle. ie; Spark, Sensors, ECU, PCM, modules, et al.

While, Yes, The alternator becomes the primary electrical source after the engine has been started.. the battery is still within the system. If the alternator/generator have to fight to keep the battery charged to a set limit dictated by ECU then it will cause a strain and eventually make the vehicle's electrical system less stable. Overworking the alternator and voltage regulator.

basically, better cables will allow the alternator to charge your battery more efficiently with the voltage regulator not being overworked, thus providing a more stable electrical power to rest of the car. Lessen the chances of faults. Many computer modules and ECU work in the very sensitive 5-volt and milliamp range.