P80 positivebattery cable 9456836 NLA , OPTIONS?

jpb2222 · Post by **jpb2222** » 13 Jul 2022, 14:22

I went through the motions of trying to replace the battery cable before realizing I had a loose connection. Doesn't seem very easy.
Most of the terminals available at part stores don't allow the same 2 cable connections as the original terminal. I'd have to have drilled out part of the battery->fuse box cable connection in order to fit it on the terminal post.

If I had to actually replace those cables, in all likelihood I think I would just pick up an extra cable from the junkyard and go from there.
Probably miles cheaper than purchasing a new cable + terminal and don't have to go through the trouble of modifying your cables/a new terminal. Just my 2 cents.

Post by **scot850** » 13 Jul 2022, 16:44

Problem with junkyard cables as most are now the same age and condition as yours!!

Now you may be able to remove the cables and fit new ones and solder them in after crimping. Some say don't solder as it makes the wire at the crimp more brittle, but it does also help reduce corrosion in the first place.

Neil.

apeacock · Post by **apeacock** » 13 Feb 2024, 09:09

454cid wrote: 02 Jul 2022, 06:46 I wish we could buy the Volvo battery terminals. I've never seen anything like them before. I've always hated the lead top post terminals that squeeze the post and often deform in the process.

I would agree, there are none like it that I've been able to find so far.

Post by **scot850** » 13 Feb 2024, 11:37

I guess the option is to cut off the connectors at the junkyard?

Neil.

454cid · Post by **454cid** » 13 Feb 2024, 13:13

scot850 wrote: 13 Feb 2024, 11:37 I guess the option is to cut off the connectors at the junkyard?

Neil.

What good would that do? The best you could hope for, unless I'm missing something, is to have a spliced cable.

Post by **scot850** » 13 Feb 2024, 15:31

Why are the battery connectors not re-useable at all or are they all crimped? Some I have had were just soldered and then clamped?

Neil.

454cid · Post by **454cid** » 13 Feb 2024, 16:21

scot850 wrote: 13 Feb 2024, 15:31 Why are the battery connectors not re-useable at all or are they all crimped? Some I have had were just soldered and then clamped?

Neil.

I'd have to look again, but they look permanently attached in some manner, to me.

Post by **scot850** » 13 Feb 2024, 17:35

When I am at the junkyard next I will take a look again! I can peel back the cover piece and see if it is crimped or soldered or both!

Neil.

Post by **misha** » 13 Feb 2024, 18:02

I think that they are just crimped,but definitely not re-usable.

Post by **scot850** » 13 Feb 2024, 19:38

Then there is this old thread:

viewtopic.php?t=60223

Talks about using solder to freshen the connector cable ends.

Neil.