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What can happen when you put the negative cable on the positive terminal and the positive cable on the negative terminal?
Nothing if the cables are not connected to anything. Evidently this is a joke! if you did and was connected to like your car you would burn your electrical system.
A2Modern cars are full of electronics, from the engine management computer, entertainment centre to the timers for lights wiper etc.All of these would be wiped out.
On older cars, with no electronics, it would be possible to reverse the battery with no ill effects.
The starter will still turn the right way because of the field windings. The dynamo will need you to 'flash' the field winding with a positive lead, before you start up, so it exites the right way initially.
Old cars used to have Positive earth, instead of the modern standard of Negative earth.
Changing the polarity is a popular modification, so that you can then use modern 'negative earth' In Car Entertainment systems and upgrade to an Alternator.
I did this to an old Austin 1100 and the only thing I had to change, was the connections to the fuel guage, to make it read the right way.
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How do you run your power wire at battery with oldmobile alero 99?
Red, positive + cable to Positive + battery terminal. Black, negative - cable to Negative - battery terminal.
How do you replace the positive battery cable on a 1996 Ford Aspire?
To replace the positive battery cable on a 1996 Ford Aspire, first disconnect the negative battery terminal to ensure safety. Then, remove the bolt securing the positive cable to the battery terminal and detach the cable. Install the new positive cable by connecting it to the battery terminal and tightening the bolt securely. Finally, reconnect the negative terminal to complete the process.
What does the positive side of the battery do?
When connected to the cable which normally runs to the starter it completes the circuit. Electrons flow from the negative terminal to the positive terminal.
Should you disconnect the positive or negative battery terminal first - 45k?
Always the negative cable first.
What is the correct way to hook up a battery?
To correctly hook up a battery, connect the positive terminal () to the positive cable and the negative terminal (-) to the negative cable. Make sure the connections are secure to avoid any electrical issues.
Where do you put the cable clamps to recharge battery on 2014 dodge avenger?
To recharge the battery on a 2014 Dodge Avenger, connect the positive (red) cable clamp to the positive terminal of the battery, which is marked with a "+" symbol. Then attach the other end of the positive cable to the positive terminal of the charger. Next, connect the negative (black) cable clamp to the negative terminal of the battery, marked with a "-" symbol, and the other end to a metal ground point on the vehicle or the negative terminal of the charger. Always ensure the vehicle is turned off before connecting the cables.
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.
What is the proper battery cable connection when jumping two automotive batteries?
When jumping two automotive batteries, connect the positive () cable to the positive terminal of the dead battery and the other end to the positive terminal of the live battery. Then, connect the negative (-) cable to the negative terminal of the live battery and the other end to a metal surface on the car with the dead battery, away from the battery.
What goes hook-up to the positive side of the battery in a 1969 vw beetle sedan?
In most properly wired cars, a red cable goes to the positive terminal on the battery, and a black cable goes to the negative terminal. If color coding doesn't work, negative is the ground cable, positive is where your power is going.
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.
Which battery terminal do you hook up first?
Connect the positive + cable first and negative - last. When disconnecting them disconnect the negative - first and positive + last.
How can you safely jump a car when the positive terminal is red?
To safely jump a car when the positive terminal is red, follow these steps: Connect the red (positive) jumper cable to the positive terminal of the dead battery. Connect the other end of the red jumper cable to the positive terminal of the working battery. Connect the black (negative) jumper cable to the negative terminal of the working battery. Connect the other end of the black jumper cable to an unpainted metal surface on the car with the dead battery. Start the working car and let it run for a few minutes. Try starting the car with the dead battery.
