why do the cables that go to the starter get hot and melt after we try and start the truck

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MONITO
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tried starting the truck almost started then the cables from the battery to the starter got hot and melted
Nov 30, 2011 at 6:46 AM
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RIVERMIKERAT
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Excessive starter draw. Most likely the starter armature is shorted to ground.
Nov 30, 2011 at 9:52 AM
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