Find the multi-wired harness nearby the alternator and voltage regulator. On the end of the harness is a plastic rectangular plug that has four colored wires attached. The brown wire goes to the ignition, the blue is the field wire and goes to the alternator, the red wire is the positive...
Alternatively, a wheel, such as a bicycle wheel, with the tyre removed can be attached to the rod extending from the water wheel. Run a belt around this wheel and around the alternator; the turning of the larger wheel will turn the smaller alternator head quickly. Step 5 Wire the alternat...
When the engine is running, charging current from the alternator flows through the diode trio via the BAT (B+) connection on the back of the alternator. A little current also flows through the charging light indicator circuit. On GM alternators, the indicator light circuit is terminal 1. On ...
The battery light in the dashboard comes on if the alternator isn't getting power. The temperature light in the dashboard comes on if the belt is supposed to be powering the water pump. The check engine light comes on. The steering feels heavier or more sluggish than usual. While this ...
Measure the distance with an ohmmeter from the Yellow wire’s ignition switch end to the exposed Black wire and record the result. To ensure you get the correct value, take many measurements. How To Disable & Bypass GM PassLock 1
Uh-oh—your vehicle's battery is dead! Don't worry, jump-starting your car battery can sometimes save the day. Here's a step-by-step guide on how to do it right.
My personal recommendation is to use an automotive relay and trigger it off the fuel pump trigger wire. If an additional need of being able to turn the pump on with the car off is required, then a switch and some diodes should be added to this setup. I will start out the install by...
VW handed the import car market to the Japanese? Maybe in the 70’s. But, where are Isuzu and Suzuki in the US market? Please don’t tell me they were harmed by their association with GM, GM sold more Suzukis and Isuzus than the companies could...
In addition to those batteries, Pro Power-equipped non-hybrid F-150s get a second alternator. Thus equipped, F-150s with the 2.7-liter EcoBoost V-6, 3.5-liter EcoBoost V-6, or 5.0-liter V-8 can power a full tailgating setup with a TV, speakers, and a mini fridge. The generator...
Mark the relationship of the rotor to the hub. 5. Remove the brake caliper bracket mounting bolts. Notice : Support the brake caliper with heavy mechanic's wire, or equivalent, whenever it is separated from it's mount and the hydraulic flexible brake hose is still connec...