0
What else can I help you with?
What causes the negative cable on a 1982 Honda goldwing to short out?
The negative battery cable will short out if it is loose or corroded. Check both ends of the battery cable for corrosion. Make sure both ends are tight.
Do you reconnect the ground or positive cables when installing a car battery?
Safe practice directs that when connecting battery cables to the battery, the positive cable should beattached first, and then the negative cable last. In disconnecting battery cables, safe practice directs cable order in the reverse, I.E., the negative cable is disconnected first, and and the positive cable last. The reason for this safety procedure is that IF the ground cable is attached first, then when using a metallic wrench to tighten the positive cable clamp, and IF the wrench in contact with the positive terminal clamp were to come in contact with any grounded metal of the vehicle, then a tremendous short circuit would occur. A massive short circuit results in massive arcing [fireball] which can severely burn a person, damage the battery [or cause it to explode], damage the vehicle electrical system, or worse, cause the vehicle to catch on fire. Always connect the negative cable last, and disconnect the negative cable first!
How do you change the positive battery cable on 2001 Toyota Sequoia?
To change the positive battery cable on a 2001 Toyota Sequoia, first, ensure the vehicle is turned off and the keys are removed. Disconnect the negative battery terminal to prevent any short circuits. Then, remove the bolt securing the positive battery cable to the battery terminal using a wrench, and lift the cable off. Finally, attach the new positive battery cable by securing it to the battery terminal with the bolt, and reconnect the negative terminal.
When negative of a battery is connected to positive of motors then what will happen?
Dead short in the battery. Battery can explode and damage can be done to the electronics in the vehicle.
Why do you disconnect the negative battery terminal first?
It is a safety issue. The reason is that when you are using a wrench to disconnect the battery cable you can easily touch a portion of the car that is grounded. If you were disconnecting the positive + cable first and you accidently touch a metal part the vehicle you will create a massive short circuit with the fireworks involved. The wrench in your hand will become an arc welder. By disconnecting the negative - cable first there is no danger of this happening as touching a metal part of the vehicle will do nothing as you are already working with the ground. Always disconnect the ground cable first and then you can move to the positive cable without worries.
What happens when positive terminal of a battery touches the body of an earthmving machine like excavator whose negative cable is attached to the body?
Nothing unless the negative cable is connected. If it is then you get a dead short. Battery could explode or just arc severely.
95 T100 has an added cable from the positive battery terminal to chassis When the cable broke it drained the battery any info will help also the negative Battery terminal is to chassis.?
There is no way that the positive battery terminal was ever connected to the chassis. This would be a dead short and would fry the battery. Negative to chassis is correct, but positive to chassis, no way. That positive cable goes somewhere else.
What happens if you connect a negative battery terminal to a negative?
If you connect a negative battery terminal to another negative terminal, you would be creating a short circuit, which can lead to excessive current flow and potential damage to the battery or the connected devices. It is not a recommended practice and can be dangerous.
How to replace alternator on 2001 Pontiac Grand Am?
Disconnect negative battery cable first. Locate alternator. locate belt tensioner. Use rachet to retract belt tensioner so belt can be removed off alternator. Remove alternator mounting bolts. disconnect positive cable and field wires from alternator. Remove alternator. Reverse to install. Removal of negative battery cable first prevents a short should the wrench touch metal or car ground. Some mechanics just remove the positive cable but risk a dead short shoud the wrench touch vehicle ground.
Is possible to short out the alternator while working on car?
The alternator really can be shorted out but you can cause a short if you contact the hot battery connection to ground. whenever you work on a car, you should really disconnect the negative battery cable. It takes that battery out of harms way and you too.
How can you tell if a Jeep Grand Cherokee has an electrical short?
take the negative terminal off and put a test light between the cable and the battery post. if the light comes on and then goes out. there is no short if it comes on and stays on then there is a short.
How do you remove starter on 2007 Chevy Cobalt?
To remove the starter from a 2007 Chevy Cobalt, first, disconnect the negative battery cable to prevent any electrical short. Then, lift the vehicle and support it securely. Remove the starter's electrical connections, including the battery cable and the smaller wire, and then unbolt the starter from its mounting bracket. Finally, carefully pull the starter out of the engine compartment.
