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Installed alternator and went to hook up battery and got sparks from negative terminal and alternator?
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∙ 14y ago
wires are crossed or you have a short in the wiring from the alternator to the battery.
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∙ 14y ago
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Will a car battery charge wile driving if the negative termanal is loose?
No, the alternator will not charge the battery with the negative terminal loose.
What does the negative terminal of a battery have?
The negative terminal of a battery has a - sign and positive terminal has a + sign.
How do you change the alternator on a 2005 Mustang?
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How do you change 1992Lincoln Conttnential alternator?
Disconnect the battery negative terminal. Remove serpentine belt. Remove bolts to alternator and positive cable at alternator and harness. Remove alternator. Reverse procedure to install.
How do you change the alternator in a 89 s10?
1. Remove the bolt retaining the negative battery cable to the alternator adjusting bracket, if so equipped. If not, disconnect the cable from the negative battery terminal. 2. Disconnect the cable from the positive battery terminal. 3. Disconnect the 2 electrical connectors from the rear of the alternator. 4. Remove the bolt retaining the alternator to the adjusting bracket. 5. Remove the alernator pivot bolt and remove the alternator from the vehicle. 6. Installation is reverse of removal, noting the following: 7. Reconnect the positive battery cable before reattaching the negative cable at the alternator bracket. 8. Adjust the alternator drive belt.
How do you check the charging system on a Lincoln LS?
with the car running disconnect the negative terminal from the battery if engine dies alternator is no good
Where is negative battery terminal on a citroen?
The negative battery terminal is on the battery. They don't have a wire coming from it like they do the positive. For charging purposes, the engine block acts as the battery ground. When disconnecting the negative at the battery, the negative terminal usually has a black wire and the positive has a red.
My battery will not hold a charge with a new alternator?
Here is a test u can do to see if Ur alternator is good or not . when car is running disconnect the negative battery terminal it's the black wire.If car stalls then the alternator is bad if it doesn't stall then it's Ur battery is bad and u have to replace it
Does the positive end of a battery go to the positive or negative end of the terminal?
The positive end of a battery goes to the positive end of the terminal. In retro spec, the negative end of a battery goes to the negative end of the terminal.
Could alternator drain battery when car is not running?
If the alternator is installed incorrectly, yes, it can drain the battery.
Where does the negative battery cable connect to?
The negative battery lead cable is to be connected to the negative lead terminal on the battery.
How many terminal does a battery have?
Two. The positive terminal, and the negative.
