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    Default is this a + or - alternator wire

    hey all pretty sure this hooks to the + batterie but can someone confirm before i blow something up as some alternators run there earth off this lug cheers


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    Default Re: is this a + or - alternator wire

    If it's the alt's body, it's a ground.
    If it's an insulated terminal, small, it is not its power output to the battery, large, it is.
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    Default Re: is this a + or - alternator wire

    Yea it looks to be insulated from the actual alternator, it has a plastic washer inbetween so power it is. Cheers

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    Default Re: is this a + or - alternator wire

    thats defanetely the B+ terminal which goes straight to battery most new cars havnt got earth running to the alternator directly

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    Default Re: is this a + or - alternator wire

    that's definitely a +ve terminal - don't drop a spanner on it when the cover is off

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    Default Re: is this a + or - alternator wire

    Cheers guys much appreciated

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