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Aug 23, 2016 | 08:59 AM

slowe1956

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Please help!!!

Have an 02 c5 5.7 auto. I replaced the alternator but stupid me! I didn't disconnect the battery. Now I have nothing.Car won't start. Won't turn over. No clicking. No lights.Nothing. Did I blow a fuse? Please help

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Aug 23, 2016 | 09:09 AM

Bill Curlee

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Originally Posted by slowe1956

Have an 02 c5 5.7 auto. I replaced the alternatoe
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OK,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, ,,,,,,,,,, SO, what help do you need?

Aug 23, 2016 | 09:35 AM

slowe1956

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Please help Bill Curlee!

Aug 23, 2016 | 12:56 PM

Bill Curlee

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From: Anthony TX

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Measure the battery terminal voltage with a METER. Report the battery voltage

You need to clean and properly tighten the battery terminal/cables. If you can move the wires /cables on the battery terminals by hand, they are TOO LOOSE and may contribute to your issue.

Did you SHORT out the wire on back of the ALTERNATOR by accident?

BC

Aug 23, 2016 | 10:23 PM

slowe1956

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sorry Bill, to make a loooong story short.....dead battery. yeah I know, I'm a dummy

Aug 23, 2016 | 10:43 PM

Bill Curlee

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sorry Bill, to make a loooong story short.....dead battery. yeah I know, I'm a dummy

LOL! Hey,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, We all have to learn and you just had a great lesson!

Now,,, Get that thing back on the road.

LESSON.. The correct TORQUE on the battery terminal bolts per the manual is 11 ft/lbs.

Aug 25, 2016 | 08:05 AM

leadfoot4

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Originally Posted by 8VETTE7

Guess in this case you didn't need to worry about disconnecting it before taking the alternator out..................

Next time you might not be so lucky.