Positive Cable Questions
- 2005 Hyundai Tuscon Electrical Problem with 50000 miles
- I am trying to remove battery to get tested at auto parts store. Not user friendly. Have had to move/remove a lot more than just battery ...
- Asked by marnold52 about 2 days ago - 1 Answer
- 2008 International Truck Engine Problem with 10000 miles
- I have a super c motorhome on an International chassis. I was packing up to go home, startex the rig just fine and she ran for about 10 min ...
- Asked by Aspir8or about 2 days ago - 3 Answers
- 2006 Toyota Tacoma Heater Problem
- When the selector switch in the dash instrument panel is turned to defrost, no air comes from the defroster vent. In addition, when the ...
- Asked by matwheels about 2 days ago - 1 Answer
- 1993 Nissan Cefiro Electrical Problem with 100000 miles
- I relocated my battery to the trunk of my car a week ago using 2 power posts in the engine bay to connect 2 negative cables and positive ...
- Asked by jcunin about 3 days ago - 2 Answers
- 1992 Buick Lesabre Body Problem with 233000 miles
- Hello, to anyone whom is kind enough to care/want to help me, I need to change my camshaft position sensor, but, in order to access it, the ...
- Asked by gvsdaworld about 7 days ago - 14 Answers
- 2007 BMW 525i Electrical Problem with 60000 miles
- Because the BMW Recall ID # 95901 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY:CABLES It mentioned that cause a faulty battery resulting malfunction with ...
- Asked by alexponce about 9 days ago - 1 Answer
- 1985 Chevrolet Camaro Electrical Problem with 28000 miles
- Had my battery die and jumped it and started right up. was able to start it later that night as well. went out for a bit then was about to ...
- Asked by jresch13 about 10 days ago - 8 Answers
- 2004 Suzuki Forenza Drivetrain Problem with 56000 miles
- Car vandalized by small fire where console meets dash. car will not come out of park even by depressing override ...
- Asked by syl about 11 days ago - 1 Answer
- 1992 Ford F-250 Drivetrain Problem with 150000 miles
- I changed the fluid and filter. helped a little. but somethings still wrong. won't rev up and i have neutral in the reverse position when i ...
- Asked by james cody about 11 days ago - 3 Answers
- 2007 Ford Freestyle Electrical Problem with 56000 miles
- 4mos ago instrument cluster went out and a/c stopped working(fan ok),reverse lights are on.got a new battery cleaned cables.worked for 2 mos...
- Asked by Helpmepleasek about 11 days ago - 1 Answer
- 2001 Acura MDX Drivetrain Problem with 150000 miles
- Shifter Linkage may be bad. Place in P and it moves. Not recognizing when in P. Used emergency button to start, and able to move. But need ...
- Asked by jamjam34 about 14 days ago - 1 Answer
- 1998 Chevrolet Tahoe Electrical Problem with 170000 miles
- I am not getting power through my ignition switch. Talked with expert mechanic online. He told me how to check ignition switch, I checked it...
- Asked by dtschmidt about 14 days ago - 1 Answer
- 2004 Toyota Camry Repair Problem with 120000 miles
- My sunroof is stuck in the vent position. I've removed the motor as supposedly that causes the sunroof to move freely but It remains seized...
- Asked by mstaplet about 19 days ago - 3 Answers
- 1991 GMC Sierra Electrical Problem with 180000 miles
- 1 - The power windows do not work at all. There is no sound what-so-ever coming when I try to operate the windows and doors. I replaced all ...
- Asked by drodriguez about 20 days ago - 20 Answers
- 2003 Honda Civic Repair Problem with 130000 miles
- My car won't even turn over, no gauges work, my lights won't turn on. Bought and installed a brand new battery, still nothing changes. Just ...
- Asked by missymo7 about 20 days ago - 1 Answer
- 2001 Oldsmobile Alero Electrical Problem
- Haveing some problems with an o1 alero the battery light is on and running voltage is 11.9-12.1v. Is the voltage regulator part of the ...
- Asked by j.stieg about 21 days ago - 7 Answers
- 2000 Ford Escort Drivetrain Problem
- We are working on a 2000 ford escort, the owner is a single mother and has limited funds so we are trying to help her out. Her complaint is ...
- Asked by Samr about 23 days ago - 1 Answer
- 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche Electrical Problem with 140000 miles
- Where is the oil pressure sensor located on a 2005 Avalanche, 5300 Vortec engine. I know it's at rear of engine, driver's side, but I can't ...
- Asked by garavy about 24 days ago - 1 Answer
- 2004 Dodge Neon Electrical Problem
- On my 2004 Dodge Neon, I'm having intermittent starter issues. Battery and alternator check out fine, but sometimes it doesn't start on the...
- Asked by spencenvickie about 25 days ago - 2 Answers
- 1998 Toyota Other Electrical Problem with 168700 miles
- On a toyota vista there is fuel and spark but not starting, throttle body sensor is not clicking. Ignition is on earth is there on throttle...
- Asked by bigboy muroyiwa about 25 days ago - 1 Answer
- 1994 Toyota Camry Electrical Problem with 100000 miles
- Please show me describe hoe to install them I see where they were cut,i follow it to a bigger wire with several wires im,not sure I need ...
- Asked by leilaz about 25 days ago - 1 Answer
- 1994 Toyota Camry Electrical Problem with 100000 miles
- I need instructions on installing brand new battery cables thats all the whole cable they were cut got new ones thank you just please tell ...
- Asked by leilaz about 25 days ago - 1 Answer
- 1987 Toyota Pickup Repair Problem
- Why would the battery terminal on the alternator ground out and keeps blowing my 60 amp fuse ? we have checked wire harness all the wires ...
- Asked by craftygrannyrose about 26 days ago - 6 Answers
- 1996 Acura TL Engine Problem
- I have the inline slant 5 cylinder 2.5 l motor for my TL. Thr motor blew and i will be replacing it with another used 5 cylinder motor. My...
- Asked by dodge504ram about 28 days ago - 1 Answer
- 2000 Chrysler LHS Electrical Problem with 143000 miles
- I am having trouble trying to locate an electrical problem with this car. . .any advice will be most appreciated! When I open the door to...
- Asked by PC74 about 29 days ago - 1 Answer
- 1976 Volkswagen Beetle Engine Problem with 64000 miles
- How do you set the idle on a 1976 FI VW? Points and timing has been set to factory specs. The motore idles fast on starting and never ...
- Asked by dpw21562 about 1 month ago - 2 Answers
- 2001 Toyota Camry Electrical Problem with 150000 miles
- I need to replace the positive battey cable on my Camery. And I need to get to the place where it is hooked on to so I can pull the old ...
- Asked by sue0800 about 1 month ago - 4 Answers
- 1996 Jeep Cherokee Electrical Problem with 175000 miles
- The positive terminal does not make a good connection. it can be wiggled with your fingers, and the bolt will not tighten any further. i'm...
- Asked by meghanraeann about 1 month ago - 1 Answer
- 1984 Cadillac Deville Electrical Problem
- Hello. I have 1984 cadillac deville limousine 4,1L HT4100. I drive this car only about one or two times in week. After every ride I ...
- Asked by piatkowski000 about 1 month ago - 4 Answers
- 1996 Lincoln Continental Electrical Problem with 75000 miles
- Just a simple question. How do i get the battery out of the car. It is dead and needs replacing...
- Asked by Gr8scott154 about 1 month ago - 1 Answer
- 1992 Mitsubishi Truck Electrical Problem with 115000 miles
- I have a 1992 mitsubishi fuso box truck. the vehicle's batteries were stolen and i have new ones that i need to install. My question is: do ...
- Asked by btal56 about 1 month ago - 1 Answer
- 1985 Toyota Pickup Brakes Problem with 75000 miles
- This is from a 1985 Toyota Motorhome. My rear brake shoes went down to metal after less than 5000 miles. I am wonderning if they were put on...
- Asked by PCMentor29 about 1 month ago - 25 Answers
- 1996 Mercury Sable Repair Problem
- Key will not turn off the car it turn back but the car keeps running.the key is now stuck in the ignition so what do i have to do to fix it...
- Asked by esmith42554 about 1 month ago - 3 Answers
- 2004 Mazda 6 Engine Problem with 98000 miles
- I need the diagram, picture, of a 2004 mazda 6 to show me how to put the timinig chain back on. That way it will be put on right and the ...
- Asked by dawud about 1 month ago - 8 Answers
- 1993 Saturn Station Wagon Electrical Problem with 150000 miles
- Have a 93 saturn twin cam. after the car runs awhile it will die. after setting for a little time it starts back up and runs for awhile. it ...
- Asked by lalfan about 1 month ago - 6 Answers
- 2002 Oldsmobile Silhouette Electrical Problem with 100000 miles
- I think I see where to attach the positive, but the fuse box sits right on top of the negative. The whole battery is cover with a yellow ...
- Asked by annnnn about 1 month ago - 1 Answer
- 1997 Toyota 4Runner Engine Problem with 253000 miles
- I believe i bypassed the starter solenoid by hooking up jumper cables from another car to the positive and negative terminals on the starter...
- Asked by mfoust83 about 1 month ago - 1 Answer
- 2004 Ford Focus Electrical Problem with 85000 miles
- I tried to jump start my 2004 Ford Ford today. The battery was completely dead. I started the Focus, it started right up. When I took the ...
- Asked by godnthrd about 1 month ago - 2 Answers
- 1997 Ford F-150 Electrical Problem with 159000 miles
- At random times when starting the truck the starter will just click. I turn the key to the off position and then the truck will start. I ...
- Asked by oldpaint about 1 month ago - 1 Answer
- 2001 Chevrolet Express Electrical Problem with 250000 miles
- Put key in, turn to (2) position and everything sounds normal. When i try to start it just a loud click then everything goes dead. I move ...
- Asked by futant about 1 month ago - 3 Answers
- 1991 Ford Mustang Electrical Problem with 179000 miles
- Does the positive cable go to the alternator or does it go to the transmission:?
- Asked by thavens76901 about 1 month ago - 1 Answer
- 2001 Kia Optima Electrical Problem with 184547 miles
- I own a 2001 Kia Optima with a 2003 motor. I have a problem with my alternator. The wire in my car is broken; I recently went to a junk yard...
- Asked by kaylar42 about 1 month ago - 1 Answer
- 2002 Chevrolet Tracker Electrical Problem with 130000 miles
- My 2002 tracker has always produced a large amount of corrosion at the batt terminals.so much so that at times it would not start.cleaning ...
- Asked by DAVIDK57 about 1 month ago - 1 Answer
- 1994 BMW 840 Engine Problem with 123000 miles
- I have a BMW 840ci v8 automatic parked for 6 months with both batteries dead. Got new batteries and tried to restart. The engine turns and ...
- Asked by kayindisys about 1 month ago - 4 Answers
- 1999 Acura CL Electrical Problem with 222 miles
- Hi... I have a 1999 Acura 2.3 CL with 222K miles and have spent lots of money on this car over the past few years and not in a position ...
- Asked by cms4896 about 1 month ago - 3 Answers
- 1996 Ford E-Series Van Electrical Problem
- My starter will not start and I bypassed the solenoid on the starter by using a screwdriver across both leads and heard the starter motor ...
- Asked by Rainman5150 about 1 month ago - 1 Answer
- 1999 Honda Prelude Drivetrain Problem with 132000 miles
- 99 Honda prelude SH. Installed new shift linkage after the line broke. Every gear works except for 2nd. At times it grinds and does not stay...
- Asked by NoxiousPwner about 1 month ago - 2 Answers
- 1997 Saturn SC2 Repair Problem with 190000 miles
- Your question: "I ha e a 97 Saturn sc2 it wouldn't crank I know sylanoid switch is bad but I tapped it crank right up but reved full ...
- Asked by Yvondalopez about 1 month ago - 1 Answer
- 2003 Nissan Frontier Engine Problem with 135000 miles
- So my accelerator got stuck few times and i had to push it all the way and finally got it back to the normal operating position but this ...
- Asked by Baetech about 1 month ago - 1 Answer
- 1988 Opel Kadett Electrical Problem with 150000 miles
- I have changed all cables and fuel filter and sparks..but when i start damn wreck it shakes..i thought the engnine will fall out..could u ...
- Asked by goshie10 about 1 month ago - 1 Answer
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