How to do the big three...
09-11-2006, 05:57 PM
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How to do the big three...
I have a 2001 Cavalier sedan and would like to do the "big three". The problem is, I cant seem to find where the + is run from the alternator due to engine components being in the way. I dont know much about cars and dont want to start taking things apart to get to this wire. Should I just take it to a shop with a hoist and have them do it or is it simpler than it looks to access this wire?
09-11-2006, 06:58 PM
#4
here`s a pic from my 2.4 malibu. this is the positive ...............
and this is the negative ground.............
as you can see there is no specific ground from the alt. i just used the top of the alt(mount) and ran a line to the engine mount.
sorry about the size of the pics....hope this helps.
and this is the negative ground.............
as you can see there is no specific ground from the alt. i just used the top of the alt(mount) and ran a line to the engine mount.
sorry about the size of the pics....hope this helps.
09-11-2006, 08:07 PM
#6
yeah i see what you mean. i have a sunfire with a 2.4 and its real tight in there compared to the malibu.
well the only thing i could suggest is to start removing some of stuff around the throttle body. even if you have to take out the alt, i think most of that might have to come off anyway.
i`ll have a better look tomorrow in the light of day..................
well the only thing i could suggest is to start removing some of stuff around the throttle body. even if you have to take out the alt, i think most of that might have to come off anyway.
i`ll have a better look tomorrow in the light of day..................
09-11-2006, 08:30 PM
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You don't need to get at the existing cable. ADD a new cable, no need to remove the old one. On anything made this millenium, it's probably better to leave the old one there, adding the second one as an additional path.
Your new cable can be run any way you see fit, with some handy zip straps.
Oh... just read your post again. You can't find the positive output on the alternator? It may be necessary to unbolt, or at least partially unbolt, the alternator to allow access to the positive terminal. No big deal on a Cavalier, grab a wrench, loosen and slide the belt off, then unbolt the alternator bolts, and viola!
You don't need to get at the existing cable. ADD a new cable, no need to remove the old one. On anything made this millenium, it's probably better to leave the old one there, adding the second one as an additional path.
Your new cable can be run any way you see fit, with some handy zip straps.
Oh... just read your post again. You can't find the positive output on the alternator? It may be necessary to unbolt, or at least partially unbolt, the alternator to allow access to the positive terminal. No big deal on a Cavalier, grab a wrench, loosen and slide the belt off, then unbolt the alternator bolts, and viola!
Last edited by GrizZzled; 09-11-2006 at 08:33 PM.
