 My battery wire keeps melting!, 94 ST, PLEASE read! thanks!- |
 Feb 25, 2010 - 2:07 PM
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So im not sure where this wire goes, but its the smallest one on the (pos.) battery. When I replaced my engine the wire got cut too short and now I have to make a small extension on the wire (only about 5") But and I am pretty sure this is why it keeps melting but I need some opinions,
I keep using a 12 gauge (have used auto, and home electric wire both melted). But I am thinking the wire that is stock is a 10 gauge, that part never melts only the small extension will melt the casing, or any amount ot electrical tape right off of it. It is in the engine bay so it may get hot i guess but I even put some split loom on it and it melts on the inside. Is this because I am using too small of a wire? Thanks to anyone who can help me confirm my problem!- This post has been edited by mgnt232: Mar 9, 2010 - 6:30 PM -------------------- I've spilt my heart into this car :) And I don't ever plan to stop  - 6GC for Life - >Semper Fi< 1994 Cupra :p 3sgte 1995 Celica ST DD 1969 Chevelle SS alllll balls. P2 approved! |
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Mar 18, 2010 - 11:08 AM
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QUOTE (mgnt232 @ Feb 25, 2010 - 3:07 PM)  So im not sure where this wire goes, but its the smallest one on the (pos.) battery. When I replaced my engine the wire got cut too short and now I have to make a small extension on the wire (only about 5") But and I am pretty sure this is why it keeps melting but I need some opinions, I keep using a 12 gauge (have used auto, and home electric wire both melted). But I am thinking the wire that is stock is a 10 gauge, that part never melts only the small extension will melt the casing, or any amount ot electrical tape right off of it. It is in the engine bay so it may get hot i guess but I even put some split loom on it and it melts on the inside. Is this because I am using too small of a wire? Thanks to anyone who can help me confirm my problem!- You mean the wire that goes from the battery to the starter? You cant use 12gauge there or any type of home electric wire. That is something like a 6 gauge wire. You can buy a new one from a car parts store in the battery section. Using 12gauge there is a great way to start a car fire. This post has been edited by lagos: Mar 18, 2010 - 11:08 AM -------------------- 15PSI - 30MPG - Megasquirt Tuned
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mgnt232 My battery wire keeps melting! Feb 25, 2010 - 2:07 PM
Espo It's best to keep the gauge consistent. If the... Mar 18, 2010 - 2:27 AM SoDo Put wire loom around it. Mar 18, 2010 - 4:35 AM rave2n You need to use the same guage wire, tin the wires... Mar 18, 2010 - 12:32 PM
T3rrorbyte I would trace the wire see where it goes and check... Aug 5, 2010 - 7:48 AM |
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