Battery cable replacement?

Tiny
MARKENGLEKE
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  • 2003 DODGE CARAVAN
  • 6 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 64,000 MILES
I need to know how to replace the postive battery cable on my van one goes to the starter than another wire from the postive goes to computer or brain so to speak.
Monday, September 29th, 2008 AT 10:30 AM

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Tiny
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
  • MECHANIC
  • 109,747 POSTS
Hi: Just simply remove the old cable and replace it in reverse order. I recommend that you disconnect the Neg. Cable too so there are no sparks. Keep in mind, there are gasses around the battery that can explode so avoid making sparks. Here are the instructions to replace the cable below.

REMOVAL
The battery cables on this model may include portions of wiring circuits for the generator and other components on the vehicle. If battery cable replacement is required, it will be necessary to extract the cables out of the engine wire harness assembly Use care not to damage the other wires and circuits which are also packaged into the engine wire harness assembly.
1. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position. Be certain that all electrical accessories are turned OFF.
2. Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable terminal.
3. Remove the battery thermowrap (if equipped) from the battery tray
4. Remove the tape from the engine wire harness assembly, to access the desired battery cable.
5. One at a time, trace and disconnect the battery cable retaining fasteners and routing clips until the desired cable is free from the vehicle.
6. Feed the battery cable out of the vehicle.

INSTALLATION
1. Position the battery cable in the vehicle.
2. One at a time, trace and install the battery cable retaining fasteners and routing clips until the desired cable is properly installed in the engine wire harness assembly
3. Install the tape on the engine wire harness assembly
4. Install the battery thermowrap (if equipped) on the battery tray
5. Connect the negative battery cable terminal.

Joe
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Friday, October 3rd, 2008 AT 11:18 PM
Tiny
VR15853
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  • 1999 DODGE CARAVAN
  • 4 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 144,458 MILES
On my 1999 Dodge Caravan 2.4L the positive battery terminal corroded I had to cut the cable and replace the connector leaving some of the cable wires exposed. My Q is how do I replace the positive cable so I won't have any wires showing?
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Sunday, November 15th, 2020 AT 8:10 AM (Merged)
Tiny
LEGITIMATE007
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Well, your gonna have to trace the wire to the starter and un hook it and replace. You may cause yourself a headache.
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