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You ruined the alternator by disconnecting the battery while the car was running.
I have seen alternators survive this but it is very bad!
By the way this test procedure started damaging alternators in the 1960s when generators were phased out of production. This was a valid test procedure to see if the Generator was working before that time.
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Where does the negative battery cable bolt to?
Depends on the vehicle, but normally it bolts to the engine. The negative is the ground cable.
Why does the the engine shut down when the battery cable is removed on your 1993 ford thunderbird?
The alternator is bad. The engine is running off of the battery and when you take the cable off it has no electrical power. If the alternator was working, the car would keep running. Be advised, doing this can damage a healthy alternator. This is not a good way to test the system.
Which cable do you remove first on battery of Nissan 2004 Sentra?
The negative cable is removed first, then the positive. To re-connect, the positive goes first, then the negative.
When I Replaced the starter on 1992 Plymouth grand voyager I removed positive battery cable. When I went to start engine it turns over but will not fire what could be the problem?
you should have removed the negative cable. when reattaching positive cable, you have probably blown some electrical component. you now need to have amechanic or auto electrician look at it
How do you fine the grounded if you put it back the negative cable get spark my Honda accord 1988 dx?
Red is Positive (+) Black is Ground (-) If something is powered up when you connect the negative cable you will see a spark. Make sure the ignition is off and nothing is running off an auxiliary plug. The negative or ground cable will be connected to the engine block or chassis of the vehicle. The positive cable will be connected to the starter.
Which cable is positive and which is neg?
On a vehicle the red is positive (+) and the black is negative (-). If they are not color coded the cable connected to the starter is positive and the cable connected to the engine or chassis is negative.
Where does the negative cable from battery go to on 300zx?
The negative cable is attached to ground. On some cars is attached to the frame and on some it is attached to the engine.
What are the effects of a loose ground cable in a Kia Sorento?
If the loose cable is the main one from the negative side of the battery, then everything will flicker simultaneously with the key on and the engine stopped. When the engine is running, the alternator will keep things energized. If you have a loose groung cable on one particular accessory, only that accessory will flicker or just remain off.
How do you turn off the check engine light on a Saturn L200?
Disconnect the negative battery cable for about a minute Disconnect the negative battery cable for a minute or so
How do you know which battery cable is positive and which is negative in a car if they're not labelled and not connected to a battery?
Following the cables into the engine compartment. The positive cable will run to the alternator or the starter. The negative cable will just connect to a ground source (engine block, frame, etc.)
What is the procedure of the baterry?
The vehicle battery's main purpose is to supply power for the starting system and to power some accessories when the engine is not running. The proper procedure for changing or installing a battery... remove the battery cable first from the negative battery terminal, then from the positive. Install opposite, attach the positive cable lead, then the negative.
How do you connect the charger in a car battery?
Connect the positive + red charger cable to the positive + red battery post. Then connect the negative - black charger cable to the engine somewhere. Most engines have something metal sticking up that you can connect to. Do not connect the negative charge cable to the negative battery post, always connect it to the engine.
