Battery cables

[Matt Ff]

Having a bit of a problem with my 2.5 se. Already wasted £140 on a battery I didn't need (on advice). Battery warning light comes on when windscreen is defrosted (basically a heavy load mostly when stationary). Occasionally comes on and off with revs. The alt. Is probably as old as the car (2006) but its only done 29000 miles..I'm thinking I might try the battery cables next. Is this an easy DiY job? I think getting proper oe cables may be tricky?

Any advise welcome. 

 

Matt

[Guest]

Halford do a huge range of Batt Leads & Earth Straps - Bum earth connections count for a lot and I know my earth points are corroded badly (Just forward of the Batt tray).  On my to-do list.  I think we have a Black Friday discount offer at Halfords too.

Good luck

Tony

[JOE-DOT-COM]

Hi

Is your battery in the engine bay or boot

I'd be looking at all the connections, do no harm to split any and clean them

I take it you have had the alternator checked, with going with a new battery

worth checking the aux belts tight and in good condition as well

I have know bad connection, on the earths in side the car to give random faults

cheers

Joe