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Aug 16, 2013 | 07:37 AM

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Changing battery cables

I would like to change the battery cables on my 96 f150. Went to parts store, looked up part, bought part, went home. The pos cable they sold me is a single wire but the one I have is a double wire. One to the starter and the other to the solenoid thingy. I'm going back to exchange it. What exactly do I tell them I need? Do I have to measure the wire that goes to the starter? Is this what is called a 2-lead cable?

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Aug 16, 2013 | 07:52 AM

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From: Easton,Ks

STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS A494TA
Battery To Switch

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Aug 16, 2013 | 08:08 AM

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Thanks. I appreciate it.

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Aug 16, 2013 | 09:10 AM

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The only one I can find in the area is listed side post. My battery is top post. And it's 85.00, does that sound right?

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Aug 16, 2013 | 09:11 AM

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It is the same pic u posted

Last edited by Thatsthespot; Aug 16, 2013 at 09:12 AM. Reason: Grammar

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Aug 16, 2013 | 12:26 PM

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Try Rockauto.com if you want to save some money and can wait for shipping. If you just need the end, those universal ones actually work pretty good.

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