negative battery cable
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From: Hemet California
negative battery cable
Hi all
I plan to replace the negative battery cable on my 86 tomorrow.
I know how to disconnect and remove the battery.
I cannot see where the cable connects to the car, can I do this operation from above, thru the battery opening once it is removed or do I need to go under the car?
Are there any special things to watch for? Will I have to reset anything beside the clock?
I searched for a thread on this subject but could not find one, so forgive me if there is one just direct me to it.
Thanks,
Jerry
I plan to replace the negative battery cable on my 86 tomorrow.
I know how to disconnect and remove the battery.
I cannot see where the cable connects to the car, can I do this operation from above, thru the battery opening once it is removed or do I need to go under the car?
Are there any special things to watch for? Will I have to reset anything beside the clock?
I searched for a thread on this subject but could not find one, so forgive me if there is one just direct me to it.
Thanks,
Jerry
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From: Anaheim CA
The negative battery cable attaches to the side of the block above the oil filter with a large bolt. There are a bunch of other grounds under that same bolt -- all the engine sensors are grounded there. There is also a braided copper cable that connects to the frame. The bolt is not convenient to get to. I worked on mine while the exhaust was off (trans swap), so I don't have any tips.
If you have the C68 digital A/C controller then the inside temperature will have to be reset. You will lose all your radio station presets.
If you have the C68 digital A/C controller then the inside temperature will have to be reset. You will lose all your radio station presets.
