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This wire allows the alternator to keep the battery charged.
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How to change an alternator in a tercel?
undo the bottom bolt on the alternator and the top tension adjuster bolt. unbolt the ground wire going to it and pull the plug going to it. reverse all steps to put new alternator in.
Where does the internal regulater wire go off the alternator?
It is at the rear of the alternator, in the plug that hold the wires that are incerted at the rear.
How do you wire the plug that goes into the alternator on a 1998 Chevy Malibu?
I'm sorry, but WHAT DID YOU DO!?!?!?
Where is the alternator fuse?
ALternator fuses, if equipped may be on the battery post, in a fuse box, or in the wire going from the battery to the alternator.
How is the alternator light wired in an early 80's dodge?
If it has an external regulator. The orange wire comes out of the alternator, then is spiced-"T"- into another wire which still should be orange going to the regulator plug, and the other wire coming from the "T" should be an orange wire with a tracer that goes to the "no charge" light on the dash. The other wire coming from the light goes to the ignition switch.
Where is the diagram on how to change the alternator in a 2001 Chevy Malibu?
You remove the belt, unbolt the alternator (2 bolts), disconnect the plug and main wire. Take your new alternator, connect the main wire, plug, bolt it back in the way the old one was, put your belt back on and you're done. 20 min or less
What are the wires for on alternator?
There should be a heavy wire called the Alternator output wire, It carries power from the alternator to power your accessories and to maintain your battery. The smaller wires usually in a plug are either the alternator's voltage sense, Stator/ACurrent/Tachometer output, regulator/indicator light. or if its an Externaly regulated alternator they will be alternator Field, Stator/ACurrent/Tachometer. hope this helps
How do you wire an alternator on a 1980 Trans Am?
there should be an alternator "plug" which consists of 2 wires that go to a plastic plug that snaps into the alternator. the wire lead should be a part of the engine wire harness located on drivers side firewall about 1 1/2 feet below wiper deck. the alternator itself has a screw off back side that can be removed for internal wiring issues related solely to the alternator itself. i would buy a manual from your local auto parts store (or order it in) for the 80 TA it should have a diagram for the alternator wiring with an exploded view.
How would one change a melted wiring plug that goes on the alternator?
go to the store and get a new plug for your year of car cut the wires hook them up to the same color tape or shrink wrap exposed wire plug into alternator good to go
Why does your alternator get hot and car shuts off when you remove positive wire?
The alternator is going bad, may need to be replaced soon
How do you test lawnmower alternator output?
Just hold the plug wire and pull the starter, you'll know if it's good.
How do you convert a 1965 mustang generator to an alternator?
Not much to it, get the one wire alternator, and brackets from a 302 and mount it up, belts will be the same as the 302, wire goes to the battery. # wire is a bit different, red lug goes to battery, botton 2 wire plug should be exciter and is ignition power and a ground.
