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Old 12-01-2012, 07:02 PM
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Wire Harness ground?

Reinstalling the motor back in our 03 r53, and I have forgot a few things.

The wire harness that sits on top the trans has a 8 gauge cable with a lug end aimed towards firewall. It is not the B+ black cable. Looks like a ground but not sure? Where does it bolt up to? I know it has to be simple but it is getting the best of me.

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Old 12-02-2012, 09:12 AM
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Old 12-02-2012, 03:16 PM
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Is that the starter down there in the photo? I assume this is a 5 speed and not a CVT?
 
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Figured it out. Goes to the starter
 
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Bringing up an old thread. I just put a post up regarding this EXACT thing. This is what mine currently looks like. However, if I attach this wire to the starter along with the B+ wire it sparks like hell. Anyone know what this wire is?

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Reviving the old thread, having the same issue. Where does this cable go? It looks like it is a ground cable.
 
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Actually.... It seems like it goes to the starter. That it is the positive cable that goes to the alternator.

 

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And here is the solenoid terminal for the smaller wire to connect.



The pics are taken from here: https://www.pelicanparts.com/techart...E1jpE0lOdUABjw
 
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