>From: Kim Brennan

>Cables from the battery. The ground strap is easy enough to replace as it
>right there in the battery compartment. The positive cable, however is a
>bit more of an issue. If it is corroded on either end, it could be causing
>higher resistance (and hence less amps at the starter). A cold engine
>usually requires a little more coaxing to get initially started. The
>battery being cold also means it has a bit less power. Once the engine is
>running, the battery gets charged, which in turn heats up the battery,
>increasing it's capacity.

Thanks Kim. Battery cables look good up front no visible corrosion, battery
is a few months old, never had a problem. But I will check out the back end,
too. Where does the + cable lead to from the battery? Does it go straight to
the starter?

Michael Knight
'77 Westy Deluxe, "el Verde"
'85 Vanagon GL, nameless
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