JGL122
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- Aug 8, 2012
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Houston,
Texas
Hi all. What type of wire should I run from the alternator to the fuse box?
I moved the fuse box inside the car and needed to extend the wire that runs from the alt to the fuse box so I saw somewhere on here someone recommend using amplifier wire. So I went and bought some amplifier wire 8 gauge and used that.
My problem is that that wire runs super hot. At one point I had to cut a portion off that connects to the alternator. It got hot internally and hardend the wire and stopped charging the battery. The good thing is the insulation has kept the from melting but I don't want to rely on that.
I bought some 8awg 600v wire from Home Depot. It matches the oem alt size and look. Its standed and copper. Its just stiffer. Will this work?
The harness didn't have a fuse but what kind should I add if any?
Thanks all!
I moved the fuse box inside the car and needed to extend the wire that runs from the alt to the fuse box so I saw somewhere on here someone recommend using amplifier wire. So I went and bought some amplifier wire 8 gauge and used that.
My problem is that that wire runs super hot. At one point I had to cut a portion off that connects to the alternator. It got hot internally and hardend the wire and stopped charging the battery. The good thing is the insulation has kept the from melting but I don't want to rely on that.
I bought some 8awg 600v wire from Home Depot. It matches the oem alt size and look. Its standed and copper. Its just stiffer. Will this work?
The harness didn't have a fuse but what kind should I add if any?
Thanks all!