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Battery Cable: What am I missing?
#1
Posted 02 June 2004 - 02:20 PM
Anyhoo, I've been to Perp boys, Autozone, and Advance and have seen aftermarket cables for anywhere from $6.99 to $14.99, yet no one at any of those places can tell me exactly which one I need (guage, length, model number, etc.). I want to be certain before I replace it.
Now, looking online at 1stsubaruparts.com and from my dealer's web catalog, they have them for right at $79. So, what am I missing? Why is the Autozone cable 10 bucks, give or take, but the Sooby brand $79? Is there more to it than just rounded connector on one end to attach to the starter and bolted connector on the other end? Does it come with a case of bourbon or something? :-\
#2
Posted 30 January 2013 - 04:27 PM
#3
Posted 30 January 2013 - 06:25 PM
#4
Posted 30 January 2013 - 06:29 PM
#5
Posted 30 January 2013 - 11:04 PM
Number 3 here:
http://opposedforces...tery_equipment/
#6
Posted 01 February 2013 - 08:20 AM
The price difference is because the dealer cable is the harness that includes both positive AND negative cables, of the exact length and diameter specified by Subaru. With the exact terminals you need at each end. It's wrapped in wire loom, taped, and even has the clips that secure it in the proper places.
Number 3 here:
http://opposedforces...tery_equipment/
So if you needed new cables would you buy the dealer ones?
#7
Posted 01 February 2013 - 11:05 AM
#8
Posted 01 February 2013 - 11:10 AM
So if you needed new cables would you buy the dealer ones?
As Cal Look Zero, take the old cable off, take to an after market parts store, and have the counter guy match it up with one that will work. Price should be reasonable. A battery cable is not high tech, so no need to pay $79 for a perfect match from Subaru.
#9
Posted 02 February 2013 - 02:00 PM
But, since the OE are superior, for my own rigs, I just get a good condition used on from some newish subaru at the wrecker (or from my own pile o' parts)
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