1984 toyota 4x4 main ground from engine area by battery burnt
Oct 28, 2022 | 01:27 PM
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1984 toyota 4x4 main ground from engine area by battery burnt
Hey guys,
I shorted out the main large white ground wire from the engine compartment by the battery that goes under the dash and all the way to the inside fuse panel by the driver's foot where it joins with 2 other white wires and is screwed down. Like a dummy, I did not take good notes and I can't remember where it is attached in the area by the battery or the fuse panel by the battery. Can anyone point me in the right direction or post a picture so I can re-run it?
I shorted out the main large white ground wire from the engine compartment by the battery that goes under the dash and all the way to the inside fuse panel by the driver's foot where it joins with 2 other white wires and is screwed down. Like a dummy, I did not take good notes and I can't remember where it is attached in the area by the battery or the fuse panel by the battery. Can anyone point me in the right direction or post a picture so I can re-run it?
Oct 28, 2022 | 04:29 PM
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You need a manual. Sounds like you are talking about your alternator/main power wire. Out by the battery it goes to the fuse block, likely powering several things in the fuse block. Ultimately making its way to the 80amp main fuse .
Oct 29, 2022 | 06:38 AM
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How, pics, ? above post sounds accurate
Have you made any modifications? What else has happened that led you to post this thread?
SOLID white wire? No stripe? BURNT?! I’m no expert but sounding like there may be a lot more going on than your description I’m here to learn and help if I can
Have you made any modifications? What else has happened that led you to post this thread?
SOLID white wire? No stripe? BURNT?! I’m no expert but sounding like there may be a lot more going on than your description I’m here to learn and help if I can
Oct 29, 2022 | 11:24 AM
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From: Chiloquin, OR
Most ground wires don't go into fuse blocks, as a general rule.
The battery should, if left factory, have 2 ground wires attached to the negative terminal. One should go to the body metal, right in front of the battery, behind the headlight bucket.
The other should go to the engine block, usually attached to the AC compressor mount. Failing there existing an AC compressor mounting bracket, it's usually bolted directly to the block, where the AC compressor mount bolts to the block.
As I recall, neither was white, though. Having said that, there are a couple of thick white wires, going to the fuse block from the battery positive, and one from the alternator B terminal. They are the fusible links, essentially a fuse in the form of a wire. The thick, white insulation is to keep the wire inside from damaging anything around it, should the wire burn. Could your burned wire be one of those?
As mentioned, a picture is worth a thousand words. Would it be possible to take a picture of the burnt wire so we can SEE exactly what's failed? It would really help us help you.
Good fortune to you!
Pat☺
The battery should, if left factory, have 2 ground wires attached to the negative terminal. One should go to the body metal, right in front of the battery, behind the headlight bucket.
The other should go to the engine block, usually attached to the AC compressor mount. Failing there existing an AC compressor mounting bracket, it's usually bolted directly to the block, where the AC compressor mount bolts to the block.
As I recall, neither was white, though. Having said that, there are a couple of thick white wires, going to the fuse block from the battery positive, and one from the alternator B terminal. They are the fusible links, essentially a fuse in the form of a wire. The thick, white insulation is to keep the wire inside from damaging anything around it, should the wire burn. Could your burned wire be one of those?
As mentioned, a picture is worth a thousand words. Would it be possible to take a picture of the burnt wire so we can SEE exactly what's failed? It would really help us help you.
Good fortune to you!
Pat☺
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