Battery cables, '99 SLE. Dealer part only?
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Battery cables, '99 SLE. Dealer part only?
I need to replace the positive battery cables on my '99 SLE. Am I going to get a GM reaming to do this job or does someone make decent aftermarket parts?
Anybody got parts numbers for both factory and any replacement?
Anybody got parts numbers for both factory and any replacement?
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Nah. I figure any junkyard cable is going to be just as crappy as mine. If I'm going to have to crawl under the car, I don't mind spending a few bux to get it right.
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Positive, 96-99 non-supercharged:
Negative 98-99 non supercharged:
www.gmpartsdirect.com
I suggest doing both if you're going to do one.
GM PART # 12157211
CATEGORY: Positive Battery Cable
PACK QTY: 1 CORE CHARGE: $0.00
GM LIST: $70.43
OUR PRICE: $35.22
DESCRIPTION: CABLE
CATEGORY: Positive Battery Cable
PACK QTY: 1 CORE CHARGE: $0.00
GM LIST: $70.43
OUR PRICE: $35.22
DESCRIPTION: CABLE
GM PART # 12157212
CATEGORY: Negative Battery Cable
PACK QTY: 1 CORE CHARGE: $0.00
GM LIST: $31.60
OUR PRICE: $15.80
DESCRIPTION: CABLE
CATEGORY: Negative Battery Cable
PACK QTY: 1 CORE CHARGE: $0.00
GM LIST: $31.60
OUR PRICE: $15.80
DESCRIPTION: CABLE
I suggest doing both if you're going to do one.
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NAPA has them. I did a search and found 2 for the positive. They didn't have a negative listed
Postive - http://www.napaonline.com/cgi-bin/nc...grpid=55680590
http://www.napaonline.com/cgi-bin/nc...grpid=55680599
Postive - http://www.napaonline.com/cgi-bin/nc...grpid=55680590
http://www.napaonline.com/cgi-bin/nc...grpid=55680599
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Update: '99 SLE battery cable. Easy repair!
Update: The positive cable comes apart! I tugged at the red insulator portion and was able to disassemble the parts.
The connector to the positive wire is a flat metal piece that is sandwched between two odd-shaped, conical washers. it was extremely corroded, so I used a wire brush and my cordless drill to brighten it up.
I then used a wire brush on my bench grinder to clean the corrosion off the conical washers, reassembled, and it'* as good as new.
The connector to the positive wire is a flat metal piece that is sandwched between two odd-shaped, conical washers. it was extremely corroded, so I used a wire brush and my cordless drill to brighten it up.
I then used a wire brush on my bench grinder to clean the corrosion off the conical washers, reassembled, and it'* as good as new.
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Re: Update: '99 SLE battery cable. Easy repair!
Originally Posted by Bob Dillon
Update: The positive cable comes apart! I tugged at the red insulator portion and was able to disassemble the parts.
The connector to the positive wire is a flat metal piece that is sandwched between two odd-shaped, conical washers. it was extremely corroded, so I used a wire brush and my cordless drill to brighten it up.
I then used a wire brush on my bench grinder to clean the corrosion off the conical washers, reassembled, and it'* as good as new.
The connector to the positive wire is a flat metal piece that is sandwched between two odd-shaped, conical washers. it was extremely corroded, so I used a wire brush and my cordless drill to brighten it up.
I then used a wire brush on my bench grinder to clean the corrosion off the conical washers, reassembled, and it'* as good as new.
Just measure the cables for length, and head to your local parts store. A cable is pretty much a cable. One of the few things are cars these days that are an "industry standard". Heck, even WalMart carries a pretty good selection.
Or, as mentioned before, get some monster sized audio cables and make your own. Bigger the cable, lower the resistance.
