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1997 Vauxhall Astra CAR BATTERY WIRE?

Tiny
BESSIE66
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  • 1997 VAUXHALL ASTRA
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  • 52,000 MILES
I HAVE A VAUXHALL MERIT CAR. ITS NOT WORKING I CHANGED THE ALTERNATOR, STARTER MOTOR. THE RED LEAD FROM THE BATTERY TO THE ALTERNATOR IS GETTING RED HOT AND AT THE BATTERY TERMINALS IS SPARKING WHY IS THIS HAPPENNING?
Monday, September 7th, 2009 AT 4:21 PM

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Tiny
DAVE H
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You need to double check you have everything wired/connected correctly !
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Tuesday, September 8th, 2009 AT 4:28 AM
Tiny
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Been told by a vauxhall specialist thats it is the ignition switch as its the most common fault with vauxhalls and ive done that and it starts great now.
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Wednesday, September 9th, 2009 AT 2:09 AM
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Thank you for letting us know your final fix. Please feel freeto use our forum again !
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Wednesday, September 9th, 2009 AT 4:28 AM

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