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Zushi
05-11-2003, 11:03 PM
Hey, I have a question about the ground wires which connect to a CA18DET alternator. Ok, on my engine wiring harness there are two ring terminals that are supposed to connect to bolts on the alternator. On my alternator though, there is only one bolt, and both terminals wont fit on it, only one. The problem my car is having is that normally my ECU reads a code 12(bad or missing air flow meter) but if I hook a multimeter up to the air flow meter like i was going to test it(pin b to + battery terminal, pin c to - battery terminal, and pin d to ground) then my air flow meter works and my computer reads a code 55(no malfunction). I was thinking that this means that my alternator isn't getting power or grounded. If someone could give me info if a CA18DET alternator is supposed to have two ground bolts on the alternator. Or any other info on my problem. If anyone has a CA18DET alternator with 2 bolts on it, please contact me. My e-mail is [email protected] Thanks.
mrmephistopheles
05-11-2003, 11:35 PM
is it not possible to slip the two rings over the same bolt?
Zushi
05-12-2003, 01:48 PM
Hey, no, the two ring terminals are different sizes and they wont both fit. ??
jt1583
09-14-2005, 02:44 PM
on mine there was a small, phillips head/8mm screw underneath the big bolt that you mount the larger ring w/ boot on.
projectRDM
09-14-2005, 03:34 PM
One is a ground, one is to power the charging system.

Do not place both on one stud in less you like blowing fuses. All of them.
rsalicrup
11-13-2005, 06:53 PM
talking about alternator, from where do I get a replacement from?
boosteds13
11-14-2005, 11:22 AM
talking about alternator, from where do I get a replacement from?

You can't. The RWD CA alternator is proprietary. Your only option is to have it rebuilt.
sLiDewAys
11-21-2005, 08:57 AM
wrong. kade alt. works:) i know cuz im using one. i have brackets for sale. 5.00 for both 10.00 shipped for the kit.

brandon
Muzzy
11-21-2005, 02:17 PM
wont a regular CA18DE alt work?? from a FWD CA??? eveything else seems to be the same.
boosteds13
11-21-2005, 04:09 PM
wrong. kade alt. works:) i know cuz im using one. i have brackets for sale. 5.00 for both 10.00 shipped for the kit.

brandon

How do you make it work without shredding belts? regardless of brackets, the KA pulley doesn't stick out far enough to line up with the rest of the pullies accurately enough.
sLiDewAys
11-22-2005, 12:50 AM
thake that up with my belt. ive been using ka altornator since.. herm,mm.. MAY 05. ive got over 10,000 miles on that belt with that ka alt.