kentb Posted April 18, 2008 Report Share Posted April 18, 2008 so i just finished doing the big 3 yesterday.. then today my battery died, good thing i pulled over to the parking lot before it completely stalled. i think my mistake was that i connected the (+) on the battery to the (-) on the alternator, but im not sure.. i did connect it to a bolt which a black wire with little red stripe is attached to. do you think that is the (-) on the alternator? i ended up replacing the battery with an optima yellowtop because it didn't work no matter how many times we tried to jumpstart it. Quote New System 2 10" Fi SSD, Sundown 1500d Build I build and design enclosures(cheap price), PM ME Kicker L7 Navigator(plexiglass, fiberglass, aeroport) Build BTL 18" Escalade(plexiglass, battery tray) Build http://www.kentbaudio.com Old System Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChevyBoy Posted April 18, 2008 Report Share Posted April 18, 2008 as far as i know, your alternator is grounded out by the casing of it. your battery probably just sucked Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kentb Posted April 18, 2008 Author Report Share Posted April 18, 2008 what i heard was that my battery hasn't been replaced since my mom bought it in 2005. hmmmm but do you think i did it right? is the bolt in the alternator(which the black wire with red stripe is attached to) positive? Quote New System 2 10" Fi SSD, Sundown 1500d Build I build and design enclosures(cheap price), PM ME Kicker L7 Navigator(plexiglass, fiberglass, aeroport) Build BTL 18" Escalade(plexiglass, battery tray) Build http://www.kentbaudio.com Old System Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChevyBoy Posted April 18, 2008 Report Share Posted April 18, 2008 what does that wire run to? and you wouldve shorted out if it was a ground. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kentb Posted April 18, 2008 Author Report Share Posted April 18, 2008 (edited) the black wire with red stripes? idk.. i tried to trace it but its all covered by some stuff Edited April 18, 2008 by kentb Quote New System 2 10" Fi SSD, Sundown 1500d Build I build and design enclosures(cheap price), PM ME Kicker L7 Navigator(plexiglass, fiberglass, aeroport) Build BTL 18" Escalade(plexiglass, battery tray) Build http://www.kentbaudio.com Old System Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Team Bassick - Kimo Posted April 18, 2008 Report Share Posted April 18, 2008 the black wire with red stripes? idk.. i tried to trace it but its all covered by some stuff Take a volt meter to the back of the alternator with the car one. it should measure between 12 and 14.4 volts some where. The nut you attached too could just be the power for the cars elelctrical and not the charging power. Quote KIMO @teambassick http://www.teambassick.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cichlidfort Posted April 18, 2008 Report Share Posted April 18, 2008 I am not sure what's wrong but something definately doesn't sound right. Quote 2008 Chevy Impala (undercover cop style) Setup in the makings Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kentb Posted April 18, 2008 Author Report Share Posted April 18, 2008 ill take a picture tomorrow and show it to you guys. any help pls? Quote New System 2 10" Fi SSD, Sundown 1500d Build I build and design enclosures(cheap price), PM ME Kicker L7 Navigator(plexiglass, fiberglass, aeroport) Build BTL 18" Escalade(plexiglass, battery tray) Build http://www.kentbaudio.com Old System Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bills Posted April 18, 2008 Report Share Posted April 18, 2008 i had the same thing happen to me, i had a 3 year old bat in my car and it died. some batteries only can last about three years. lke the yellow top optima is only supose to be good for about a year and a half(says the auto stores in town) but ya, thats just my $0.02 on this whole thing. Bills Quote KwB Team DC Audio Midwest captain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deafdreamz Posted April 18, 2008 Report Share Posted April 18, 2008 I am not sure what's wrong but something definately doesn't sound right. Well no shit dick tracy. Quote Car-96 blazer 4 door Amp- Us-Amps M2D2 Front stage- Infinity Reference Comps 6.5 Subs- Undecided open to all offers and opinions You had to have it all Have you had enough You greedy little bastard You get what deserved When all is said and done I will be the one To leave you in your misery and hate what you have become Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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