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Old 09-24-2014, 04:08 PM
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Alternator help

I'm changing my alternator and unplugged the wire and unbolted one wire,but I also have one black wire not attached anywhere what is this wire should it be grounded??? Or just tape up?
Old 09-24-2014, 04:29 PM
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You got a Cadillac Escalade? What model? What year?
A problem well-stated is a problem almost solved.
IF first-gen 4Runner with 22RE, black wire ground to engine block.
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Sorry a little more info 91 4x4 pickup 22re
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Originally Posted by skillbill
Sorry a little more info 91 4x4 pickup 22re
OK. Then same as first-gen. Just ground it to engine block or to alternator mounting bracket. Make sure you have shiny bare metal contacting shiny bare metal.
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Thanks got it back in today grounded wire and everything works fine.Thanks RAD4Runner.
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Thanks got it back in today grounded wire and everything works fine.Thanks RAD4Runner.
YEEY! Happy to help
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