Checking Cables and Wires
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2021 Kia Soul. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Check the terminal for tightness.
- Check terminals and wires for corrosion from battery electrolyte, etc.
- Check terminals and wires for open circuits.
- Check wire insulation and coating for damage, cracks and degrading.
- Check the conductive parts of terminals for contact with other metallic parts (vehicle body and other parts).
- Check grounded parts to verify that there is complete continuity between their attaching bolt(s) and the vehicle's body.
- Check for incorrect wiring.
- Check that the wiring is clamped so as to prevent contact with sharp corners of the vehicle body or hot parts (exhaust manifold, etc.).
- Check that the wiring is clamped firmly to provide enough clearance from the fan pulley, fan belt and other rotating or moving parts.
- Check that the wiring has a little slack so that it can move freely between fixed and moving parts such as the vehicle body and the engine.