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Originally Posted by spankthaspeedbump
ok, so is this right? the fuseable link is between the battery and starter? i can't imagine it is. cuz like i said, i can put the cables on the battery and it will start, so if it's between the two... it shouldn't be able to get power to the starter.
when i use a multimeter and check the power at the alt hot post with the motor and key off... i get nothin. but i should. car off or not, correct?
i'm pretty car wise, i'm just tryin to make sure i'm not throwing parts at it. that tends to get expensive, and i refuse to go to ANY shop. i do ALL my own work.
i'm also curious about something else. the dealer cannot find the fuseable link. so it is probly discontinued. so if the link is between the starter and the alt. would i be able to buy some wire and a few eyelit conectors and bypass it??? i've done alot of car stereos, so i know wires, loads and what can handle what. but is my idea possible???
everyone has been a huge help and i really appreciate it.
Sincerely,
Impala Racer  |
I didn't say it was b/t your battery and starter, you said it was b/t the alternator and starter, I told you it was b/t your ALTERNATOR & BATTERY.
That is why you can hook up cables to your battery and jump the vehicle off, but the reason it dies is b/c you have an open circuit b/t your battery and alternator. You blew the link when you tried jumping it from the post on the alternator.