Yes, if the cable is cracked and swollen it has a high resistance thus causing a loss of current. Replace any cracked or swollen cable.
Poor cable connections to the battery , or dead battery
Battery dead , or poor battery cable connection
bad battery cable connection , dead battery
Bad battery cable connection or dead battery
The positive battery cable goes to the starter, alternator, and electrical system. You need to consult the manufacturer for vehicle specifics.
Defective, corroded, or loose battery cable.
dead battery , poor cable connection to battery
Is your battery dead ? or a bad battery cable connection ?
Possibilities: * Low or dead battery which can mean that you left the lights on, have a faulty battery or a faulty charging system. * Poor electrical connection between the battery and the battery cable. * Poor electrical connection between the battery cable and the starter. * Some other condition which can reduce the current to the starter.
Look for a loose or corroded positive battery cable at the battery post - or a loose/corroded battery terminal on the positive cable.
you possibly have something draining the battery when the car is shut off, with the car shut off pull the positive cable off the battery and then just touch the cable to the positive post of the battery and see if you get a spark, if you get a spark you have something electrical draining the battery.
Make sure that you connected the battery cables properly. The red cable goes to the positive side(+) the negative or black cable to the (-) side.