Mercedes Sprinter Battery & Starter Cable Harness – OEM | NCV3 | #9064401641 (2007+)

A degraded or corroded battery-to-starter cable harness on a NCV3 Sprinter creates the high-resistance voltage drop that causes slow cranking, weak starting, and charging system irregularities that can't be resolved with battery or alternator replacement alone. This is the OEM battery and starter cable harness for NCV3 Sprinters, a direct replacement that restores a proper low-resistance power path in the starting and charging circuit.

What This Part Does

The battery and starter cable harness routes the main positive current path from the battery to the starter motor solenoid, providing the high-amperage connection that allows the starter to draw the full current needed for engine cranking. It also serves as part of the main positive feed for the vehicle's charging circuit. The cable uses heavy-gauge copper conductors sized for the sustained current loads of diesel engine starting and charging, with molded terminals at each connection point designed to maintain low contact resistance over the vehicle's service life. When the cable's terminals corrode at their crimped connections or the cable jacket fails and moisture enters the conductor bundle, resistance rises and starting performance degrades.

Common Symptoms of a Failing Cable

• Slow cranking or hard starting despite a healthy battery
• High resistance confirmed between battery positive and starter terminal by voltage drop test
• Burning or melting smell from the cable during extended cranking
• Visible corrosion at the battery terminal or starter connection
• Repeated battery failures from the starter drawing excessive current through a resistive cable

When to Replace

Replace when voltage drop testing or physical inspection confirms cable degradation. Always replace in conjunction with a battery terminal inspection and chassis ground check.

NCV3 Specific — VIN Verification Required

This cable harness is VIN-specific for NCV3 Sprinters. Cable configurations vary by model year and build date. Always verify your existing cable part number and VIN before ordering. Contact us and we'll confirm fitment before you buy.

Fitment

• 2007+ Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 / 3500 – All engines (NCV3/W906)
• 2007+ Freightliner / Dodge Sprinter 2500 / 3500 (NCV3)

✔ This part is VIN specific — always verify before ordering

Part Numbers

• Mercedes OEM: 9064401641 / A9064401641 / 906-440-16-41
• SKU: 9064401641