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I checked the positive lead from the battery to the fuse box and found that all four of the leads have cracked and degraded insulation. It would explain the odd electrical issues i've been having with my car. I guess im going to have to repair it since the cables themselves are not available from Ford and i haven't been able to find a replacement at the wreckers or online. The problem exists on pretty much every 95-98 Contour with the original style positive lead. The wreckers i went to today didnt have any Contours at all to check, and only one Cougar which has the newer style harness which is incompatible. My only hope (other then repair) is to find a 95-98 that has already had its cable replaced with the updated version that doesn't crack.
Does anyone have any replacement advice? I was thinking about cutting out the damaged sections and then soldering in new wire. Has anyone else tried this?
Mine was like this, but much worse. Mine had about 6 inches of missing insulation.
http://contour07.files.wordpress.com/2012/01/contour_battery_cable_1.jpg
Heres what it looks like when removed from the fuse box.
http://contour07.files.wordpress.com/2012/01/contour_battery_cable_2.jpg
Does anyone have any replacement advice? I was thinking about cutting out the damaged sections and then soldering in new wire. Has anyone else tried this?
Mine was like this, but much worse. Mine had about 6 inches of missing insulation.
http://contour07.files.wordpress.com/2012/01/contour_battery_cable_1.jpg
Heres what it looks like when removed from the fuse box.
http://contour07.files.wordpress.com/2012/01/contour_battery_cable_2.jpg