battery red cable is hot

2007 CHEVROLET SILVERADO
1,000 MILES
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DAVIDSANDOVAL3684
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When i start my truk the red (positive) cable starts getting hot why,I think my alternator is giving out?does 07 chevy have starter?...thx dave
Apr 11, 2013 at 7:54 PM
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ASEMASTER6371
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it sounds like a heavy draw from the starter motor. have this checked asap before you create other issues

Roy
Apr 12, 2013 at 2:32 AM
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