I think the negative terminal is under the fuse box to the left; you can barely get to it. However to jump from or to the Silhouette, you don't need the negative terminal. To jump the Silhouette, just attach the negative cable to metal, preferably of the engine block. To jump from the Silhouette, attach the negative cable to the large bolt about 10 inches to the right of the battery.
To jump-start a 2000 Oldsmobile Silhouette, first, ensure both vehicles are turned off. Connect the red (positive) jumper cable to the positive terminal of the dead battery, then attach the other end to the positive terminal of the working battery. Next, connect the black (negative) cable to the negative terminal of the working battery and attach the other end to a grounded metal surface on the dead vehicle, away from the battery. Start the working vehicle, let it run for a few minutes, and then attempt to start the Oldsmobile.
To change the battery on a 2000 Oldsmobile Silhouette, first, ensure the vehicle is off and parked on a level surface. Open the hood and locate the battery; then, disconnect the negative (-) terminal first, followed by the positive (+) terminal. Remove any securing brackets or clamps, lift the old battery out, and place the new one in its position. Finally, reconnect the positive terminal first, followed by the negative terminal, and ensure everything is secure before closing the hood.
To restart your computer simply remove the positive terminal from the battery for 5 minutes.
To replace the shift cable on a 1998 Oldsmobile Silhouette, first, disconnect the negative battery terminal for safety. Then, remove the center console to access the shift cable, detaching it from the shifter and the transmission linkage. Install the new shift cable by reversing the removal steps, ensuring it is properly secured and connected. Finally, reassemble the center console and reconnect the battery.
The negative terminal of a battery has a - sign and positive terminal has a + sign.
To change the battery in your Oldsmobile Regency, first ensure the vehicle is turned off and parked on a flat surface. Open the hood and locate the battery; disconnect the negative (-) terminal first, followed by the positive (+) terminal. Remove any securing brackets, lift out the old battery, and then place the new battery in the tray. Finally, connect the positive terminal first, followed by the negative terminal, and ensure all connections are tight before closing the hood.
Disconnect the negative terminal on the battery for 30 seconds. The PCM will reset.
To replace the battery in a 1994 Oldsmobile Cutlass, first, ensure the vehicle is turned off and the keys are removed. Open the hood and locate the battery; disconnect the negative terminal first (usually marked with a minus sign) to prevent any electrical shorts, followed by the positive terminal. Remove any securing bracket or strap and carefully lift out the old battery. Place the new battery in the same position, reconnect the positive terminal first, then the negative terminal, and secure it with the bracket.
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.
Energy flows from the negative terminal to the positive terminal of a battery.
The battery is located under the back seat. the back seat is removed by tuging firmly on the front side of the seat. the battery is side mounted so disconnect the negative battery terminal by unscrewing the bolt with an 8mm socket. other batterries may be an 9 or a 7mm.
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.