dodgy positive cable?

[redthing]

My Terrano has suddenly become very sluggish when trying to start. Discovered today that someone has done a real bodge job and repaired the positive cable at some point in the past. They'd soldered [very badly] a couple of inches of much thinner cable to the positive cable just where it comes out of the wiring loom above the engine. This was getting very hot and was breaking down!
So, I'm hoping this is the cause of my problem! What I want to know is if I can just connect a whole length of new cable straight down to the starter? And, secondly, anybody know what amperage the cable is please? It's VERY thick - 15 or 16mm OD! [bit like me really!]Thanks to anybody who may be able to help!

 

[jims-terrano]

Sounds like that was a serious fault and an ideal way of starting a fire. Don't be surprised if you still have to let it stand a good few seconds to let the heater plugs do their stuff on a cold morning though.

Jim T

 

[Sniffer]

I'd say it was proberly at least 100 amp cable
Hope this helps
Sniffer

 

[scott301004]

Iam breaking a TDI I will send you the lead for £10 to cover postage

 

[makeitfit]

I need one too:augie
Anybody else got one to sell

 

[extreme-4x4]

I need one too:augie
Anybody else got one to sell

knew id forget makeitfit will bring some on sunday team wales meet

 

[makeitfit]

Nice one see you there:thumbs

 

[redthing]

Iam breaking a TDI I will send you the lead for £10 to cover postage

Hi, sorry to be late replying....this is driving me up the wall! have replaced cable but still have the problem. Must be a dodgy starter?

 

[extreme-4x4]

Hi, sorry to be late replying....this is driving me up the wall! have replaced cable but still have the problem. Must be a dodgy starter?

ok look at this post it will prob fix it.

http://nissan4x4ownersclub.com/forum/showthread.php?t=3401

also there is a test you can do on the starter motor

somewhere in this thread

http://nissan4x4ownersclub.com/forum/showthread.php?t=3050


or just changing the leads is a good thread

http://nissan4x4ownersclub.com/forum/showthread.php?t=3416