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I would check the maximum current produced by the alternator then check charts to see what gauge wire is needed. As a general rule, I would start with #4 AWG copper. As wire size decreases, the resistance of the wire increases and more heat is generated in the wire. Also as resistance increases, the voltage at the other end decreases due to voltage drop in the wire.
What else can I help you with?
Will alternator still work if the gauge is not?
An alternator does not need a gauge to work. It is used to monitor the output of the alternator.
What do you need to do when replacing a alternator with a high output alternator?
Noting, just install it and hook it up.
Can I hook two six volt batteries togethor to get 12 volts?
Yes, they need to be hooked in series for that. Connect the negative terminal of batt A to the positive terminal of batt B. The empty positive terminal of batt A will be +12V to the empty negative terminal of batt B. Be very carefull!
91 cutlass supreme alternator gauge not reading charge?
If your battery was dead and you jumped it to get it started and the gauge shows your not charging you need to replace the alternator.
Wiring diagrams for a 1983 cutlass supreme?
what wires do i need to hook up to the alternator
Why wont your 93 lumina van charging system work?
make sure the battery charged up, put a volt meter on the battery with the van running and see what the output voltage is, 13.5-14.5. if the voltage reading is low the problem is the alternator or regulator(which is inside the alternator) you will need to replace the alternator I HAD THIS SAME PROBLEM. BEFORE YOU SPEND ANY MONEY, IS YOUR ALTERNATOR LIGHT COMING ON [ A LIL BATT TO YOUR TOP LEFT ] IF YOU DON'T SEE IT YOU PROBLEM IS THERE. GM VEHICLE HAVE THIS PROBLEM, WHEN YOU TURN THE KEY [NO STARTING] THE ALTERNATOR LITE [THE LIL BATT TO YOUR LEFT] IS NOT ON THE ALTERNATOR WILL NOT CHARGE SO CHECK THAT LITE SOMETIME THE BULB IS BURN BUT MOST OF THE TIME BETWEEN THE BULB AND THE CONNECTION TO CHECK THE BULB OR CONNECTION, REMOVE TWO SCREW BETWEEN EACH END OF THE CLUSTER DASHBOARD THEN LIFT THE DASHCOVER P.S IF YOUR ALTERNATOR LITE COME ON WHEN YOU TURN THE KEY THEN YOUR ALTERNATOR IS BAD OR YOUR BATT CAN'T HOLD A CHARGE
Why does ammeter on battery charger read low when connected to a dead battery?
The meter shows low because when the batt. is all charged up the currant is very low because the batt. does not need to draw any more currant. When the batt. is low the batt. draws currant becaus the cells in the batt. need currant to charge.
1996 VW jetta gl it runs fine without the alternator hooked up but as soon as you hook it up it stalls and shuts off Any suggestions?
Can you turn the shaft of the alternator by hand? Is it the original alternator? With the given information i would say that the alternator is in need of replacement.
How do you hook up pro tach RPM gauge on a 1982 Ford F-150 pick up?
need to know how to hook up the wires on the engine on F-150 pick up to make a pro tach rpm gauge work
How do you remove a 2002 Chevy Trailblazer alternator?
First you need to remove the negitive battery cable. Then you need to remove the a/c line bracket. it is attached to the right side on the motor. unscrew the lift hook from the right side of the engine. Remove the electric plug and battery cable from the alternator. Unbolt the alternator and remove.
How do you fix an 1988 Chevy Caprice twelve volt constant wire on the radio?
If you mean there ain't one you need to run a wire strait from the battery and hook it up to the yellow(that is if it's on an after market stereo), That's the easiest way to fix ur prob.AnswerIf you mean there ain't one you need to run a wire strait from the battery ( be careful and run the wire then hook it up to the batt. so u don't ground out the batt. wich could cause fire.) and hook it up to the yellow(that is if it's on an after market stereo), That's the easiest way to fix ur prob.
How do you check the voltage on an internal alternator?
Internal or external regulator doesn't matter. you can see if it's putting out by running a voltmeter across batt terminals with car running also if it runs with batt disconnected or generates a magnetic feild, it's working. . If it's an older external, you can even change to internally regulated type with the right adapter. if you need to know stock output, need vehicle info.
