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hey guys, i am about to do the big 3 upgrade in my EM2 but i have a question, can any of you please tell which is the positive in the alternator? if yes can you upload a pic indicating the wire please? and if you have done this to your em2 please post your pic of the wires you replaced.
i already now where the ground wires are but i want to make sure of everything.
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i already now where the ground wires are but i want to make sure of everything.
please post your pics.
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thanks for the photos kennykid2002. you didn't replace the alternator wire? if replace only the 3 grounds its that gonna make a big difference without replacing the alternator wire?
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the stock alternator can only put out 70amps and that's based on what the ELD (electrical load detector) determines is the need. anything hooked directly to your battery (amplifiers) will not be picked up by the ELD, so doing the alternator cable is basically a waste.
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I have a 2006 civic coupe ex and I'm wanting to do the big 3 upgrade I already done the battery negative but I don't know where or which cable to upgrade on the alternator to battery and the engine to battery,can anyone show me pictures on each,thanks.
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