Q: How do I know if the battery cable has corrosion it?
I installed a new battery onto the Silverado but it still won't start at all. I know for sure that has nothing to do with the alternator nor the car starter. It did have the old battery and still did manage to at least start.
My car has an automatic transmission.
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