1993 Ford Probe

1993 FORD PROBE
115,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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LKEANEY
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I bought a new battery for my car, the old one was already out and now I don't know how to put the new one in. I can't see a difference in the cable connectors, like positive or negative and they are both black. How do I know the correct way to put it in?
Jan 27, 2009 at 7:12 PM
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DAVE H
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trace the wires ... the one that goes to the starter motor is the live !also the ground wire should have a yellow stripe !!
Jan 27, 2009 at 7:23 PM
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