starter wire problem

[2.8broncoII]

sometimes when we go to start her truck you turn the key all the lights light up and radio turns on but the starter wont turn over. so i climb under the truck wiggle the red wire around on the starter then it will start and is fine for afew weeks. then it happens again and i fix it the same way. im thinking there is corosion on the terminal? should i replace the whole wire? die-electic grease?
where does this cable go?
where can i get one?
what is it called?
and is it hard to replace?

thanks all,
dan

 

[Mark_88]

You may have to replace some parts, but try cleaning the terminal and then spraying with a good shot of silicone spray...then make sure the contacts are tightened...use a lock washer if you have one...they tend to wiggle loose all the time...

 

[2.8broncoII]

it was just a push on connector. i just cut the end off crimped on another female connector and used some die-electric grease. turned out good as new. the guy at napa said this is a common problem on the rangers, and thankfully it was a super easy fix.

 

[Mark_88]

Cool...good to hear it was an easy fix...