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Were can you find the ground wire on a 2001 Kia sephia i have taken the battery to get ck but it is fine and the alternator is fine also. but something seems to b draining the battery pls help?
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Why does battery go dead when hooked up but alternator is good in geo metro?
check your battery ground and your alternator ground
Does the ground run from the battery to the alternator?
Generally the battery ground lead is connected to the engine block and the alternator is bolted to the same block via metal brackets and thus connected electrically to the battery ground.
2000 dodge ram 1500 something is draining battery had it checked checked good altrnator was charging when running but something is pulling power after shut off?
you have a ground somewhere
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You might have a bad battery, a poor connection between the battery and alternator, or a bad ground from the battery.
Can a bad alternator burn the wire between the battery and alternator?
Yes, if it shorts to ground internally.
Why would the alternator in your 1994 Mitsubishi galant not be charging the battery when it is not defective?
usualy if the alternator is not defective then its the battery. you should start by cleaning the battery post. then you could check the terminal wire that runs from the battery post to the alternator. if thats not it you should check the ground on the alternator.
2000 Mazda B2500 still getting low voltage to battery after battery and alternator change and double checking alternator voltage output twice 15amps?
I will be honest I am not fluent with the yr model however the electrical voltage and wiring and charging and output I am!I would try by cleaning the ground wire from the battery to each point it connects.I would also take a meter to check with the truck (key off) and check for a parasitic draw.That means like is your dome light staying on,or if the radio is aftermarket version may be draining the battery as well.If the terminals or rather the metal connectors on the battery positive,and the alternator connectors are clean,no corrosion would reduce the charging of the battery.It would only seem to me it is a bad ground overall,And would remove the each connection for the ground cable from the battery to each point clean it with a wire brush,and tighten.Unless something electrical such as the radio head unit (aftermarket versions) is drawing amps and draining the system,or this model has something else that draws current dome lamps,door switch not all the way in but pulls enuff to drain it down I do not know.Being you changed the two items would point to bad ground connections,or a parasite draw over time draining the system in most cases or even a weak battery cable,alternator wire or wires.Hope this helps.
What is draining your battery-Alternator starter and battery all ok?
You may have a short circuit somewhere that is leaking current to ground. Or you could have a bulb or accessory that is using current even when the vehicle is turned off. Improperly installed aftermarket stereos & amps are a notorious cause of this.
Should a cable running to the alternator be live?
Yes This Cable Is Connected To A Group Of Cables That Run To The Battery Positive Side, To Allow The Alternator To Charge The Battery.,Do Not Remove Or Install An Alternator Until You Remove The Ground Terminal From Your Battery.
What does an isolated ground mean on a 12 volt alternator?
This might mean the ground is isolated from the case of the alternator. In a normal application, the case of the alternator is the ground connection and being bolted to the engine block via a metal bracket, the grounded case of the alternator is electrically connected to the ground lead of the battery which is also connected to the engine block. An isolated ground might indicate the alternator ground is electrically insulated from the alternator case.
Where is the alternator and battery ground in a 1981 Nissan 280zx?
Negative battery cable - a solid metal part of the engine
The Alternator in a 91 Dodge Dynasty will not charge the battery. The alternator is good as is the battery. Disconnected the ground wire and car auto. dies. What could possible be wrong?
voltage regulator.
