answersLogoWhite

0


Best Answer

,

If the battery has no markings then you should be able to tell from the sides.

The flat end is the negative which pushes down on the spring, and the side with the bit sticking out is the positive which slots in nicely :)

hope i helped :) x

User Avatar

Wiki User

8y ago
This answer is:
User Avatar

Add your answer:

Earn +20 pts
Q: Which side of the battery is negative if it's not marked or hooked to a battery?
Write your answer...
Submit
Still have questions?
magnify glass
imp
Continue Learning about Movies & Television

Can you charge two 6v batteries in a series with a 12v charger and which posts do you connect the charger to?

Yes you can. Connect the chargers positive lead to the positive of one battery, then the negative side of that battery to the positive side of the other battery, then connect the negative lead of the charger to the negative of the second battery. Double check all your connections and turn on the charger.


In my 1985 Toyota Supra my negative battery cable splits and one side goes to a clip that connects to my fusebox. What does this do Car works with it unplugged.?

Grounds the fuse box. Connect it back up.


What are the negative side of cloning?

Generally, Cloning has no negative side. Clones can be programmed to obey their duties. But while the clones were being generated, they were made to respond to Order 66, which means- "destroy the Jedi"


How do you install a capacitor?

It gets hooked up like a switch would be. The main power wire goes to the positive side on the cap and a short power wire comes off of the positive side of the cap to go to the amp. Ground comes from car metal to the negative side of the cap and a short ground comes off of that negative to go to the negative on the amp.


How do you remove the battery cables on an AC Delco?

I assume you mean the side post batteries used typically by GM vehicles. There is a small bolt in the middle of the side post terminal. Remove the bolt and the cable will be disconnected. NOTE! Remove the negative tereminal first to reduce the potential for shorting out your tools and potentially burning you.

Related questions

Which side of the battery terminals is positive on a 2006 Kia Sedona?

On the battery is marked - or +. The red cable is positive and the black is negative.


What if battery is not marked positive or negative?

usually it should, but if it doesn't show then the flat side is negative and the tip is positive, On an automotive battery the larger post is positive +.


Do's and donts on replacing the battery in a 2006 Chevy hhr?

DO UNE hook the negative side first and hook it up last when going back with the new one. don't touch the positive side with the negative side. hooked up


What is the passenger side battery on the 2005 Chevy 2500HD used for?

It is hooked in with the driver side battery to provide more cranking power.


Which side is positive on a 1990 Mazda miata battery?

All batteries will have clearly marked posts, look for the molded + sign next to it or on the side of the battery. The grounding post will have a negative "-" sign next to it. If connecting your battery to the car, connect the positive post first, then the ground.


What side of a battery is plus?

The plus side of the battery has a NIPPLE on it. The negative side of the battery is flat. Hope this helps


91 Honda civic there is a wire that was hooked to the positive or neg cable to battery where do it go it has fuses hooked on it?

the positive side has the fuse


What side of a battery sends out a charge?

the negative side


What side is the negative side of the distributor on a 1983 Chevy?

The one marked "tach"


Where is the starter on a 2004 f-150?

Underneath the battery side of the truck. Youll see the battery wires hooked up to it...


What is the negative side of a battery called?

cathode


Does energy flow through the negative or positive of a battery?

Negative side