Desert Rat

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I'm having the low volts problem and have done a lot of searching and found a common theme of these wire connectors going bad.

I went to the Chevy dealer and they sold me a universal type pigtail with 4 wires coming off. I assume when you splice in, you just nip off the other 3?

Has anyone else gotten that part from their dealer?

I want to try this before pulling the alternator again, since I just put this one in 2 weeks ago, and I'm having the same symptoms now as when I replaced it the first time. The battery is brand new.

MrDude_1

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yea, snip the 3 extra ones off, and solder/heatshrink the wire in.

Desert Rat

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Can I just do a normal splice?

MrDude_1

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i suppose you could... but its an underhood connection. corrosion from constant exposure to the elements will eventually cause most splices to fail.

you can if thats what you normally do for an underhood connection.. its not special or anything.. i just dont recommend it for permanent fixes underhood.

Geo99M6Z

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I replaced my alternator 10 days ago on my 99 Z28, and I ripped this wire off the connector to replace it. Alternator does not seem to be charging the battery (or it's a bad, new alternator), so I suspect that my splice wasn't good enough.

I would like to pull this wire from the top of the engine to work on it, is that possible or do I have to get back under the car?

That is, if I make it home from work today just on the battery alone..