1997 Vauxhall Astra CAR BATTERY WIRE?

1997 VAUXHALL ASTRA
52,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • MANUAL
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BESSIE66
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I HAVE A VAUXHALL MERIT CAR.ITS NOT WORKING I CHANGED THE ALTERNATOR,STARTER MOTOR.THE RED LEAD FROM THE BATTERY TO THE ALTERNATOR IS GETTING RED HOT AND AT THE BATTERY TERMINALS IS SPARKING WHY IS THIS HAPPENNING?
Sep 7, 2009 at 4:21 PM
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DAVE H
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you need to double check you have everything wired/connected correctly !!
Sep 8, 2009 at 4:28 AM
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BESSIE66
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[quote:1c45025b1c="Dave H"]you need to double check you have everything wired/connected correctly !![/quote:1c45025b1c]


been told by a vauxhall specialist thats it is the ignition switch as its the most common fault with vauxhalls and ive done that and it starts great now.
Sep 9, 2009 at 2:09 AM
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DAVE H
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thank you for letting us know your final fix .. please feel freeto use our forum again !
Sep 9, 2009 at 4:28 AM
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