Help with identifying cable/part
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Help with identifying cable/part
I've looked through the service manual and parts book and can't seem to identify a cable coming off the alternator (pic below-not mine, a non-melted version). The circled part on mine has melted somehow and it's causing all sorts of issues as I'm sure you can imagine. Anyone able to identify the cable/harness for me so I can get it ordered and replaced? Thanks
#2
I think it's the battery cable, but best pics I can find that part is maybe only shown from the underside so can't confirm. This is what connects to terminal B on the alternator.
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Good reminder - should we check this connection and clean and use dielectric grease on this alternator-battery connection?
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Yes, absolutely. If the nut on that connection is anything less than fully tight this will cause the connection there to overheat and melt the cover. In the worst case scenario the outer covering for the entire output wiring melts/burns off too. There are at least several past threads on here documenting this issue. It potentially could lead to a full-on engine bay fire even.
I think it may be more critical due to the fact that the alternator regulator is internal and fully controlled by the PCM. With a loose connection it may be trying to drive the alternator output higher from not being able to detect the true output.
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I think it may be more critical due to the fact that the alternator regulator is internal and fully controlled by the PCM. With a loose connection it may be trying to drive the alternator output higher from not being able to detect the true output.
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Thanks., Is there a torque spec on that connection (other than 'gutentight')?
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