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Old 12-15-2007, 10:31 PM
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What is the big thick alt cable for?
and what is the alt Really thin cable for?

I'm guessing the thick charges the battery?

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Old 12-15-2007, 10:41 PM
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I understand type "A" "B" and "I"
but which is ours?
I really need to know to diagnose this charging system
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Old 12-16-2007, 09:35 AM
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the thin cable is for the regulator that controls the output. the thick one is from the battery.
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both are obviously positive (+) then?
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