Everything goes dead when engine is cranked
Battery Cable Cleaning - Electrical Goes Dead Car dies when engine cranked Helpful Information When an engine is cranked over it demands a high amount of amperage from the battery. As the electrical demand is increased heat will develop inside the wire or connection. This heat will disconnect (short circuit) the electrical flow until the connection cools. Since the battery provides the main electrical power to the remainder of the vehicle (lights, dash, interior) all electricity is shut off. Once the connection cools it can reconnect starting the process all over again. The battery cable connection must be clean (free from corrosion) and tightly fastened to the terminal to allow the flow of electricity from the battery to the starter. Battery cable connections must be tight and not wiggle on the battery terminal. If the cable is loose remove it to clean, then re-tighten the cable with a wrench or socket wrench. When a battery short circuits internal...