battery died while driving and car turned off
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That little red wire ripped out from the inside of the connector. I did try to cram the wire into the hole and drive like that. It seemed to work for a while but now I notice my battery isn't charging anymore. Can I get a new connector with the wire already attached new? I don't want my car to leave me stranded again. If I do replace that connector and wire do I have to remove the alternator again or has anyone done this with the alternator in place. Is this a part that I am going to have to get from a dealer?
You may be able to find alternate solutions at an auto parts store or on the internet that are cheaper. Or you could go to a salvage yard and cut one off a donor car.
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I could not find the part number for the wire I need anywhere or much useful information for that matter. If I ever find that wire I need am I going to have to pull out the alternator again or Is it possible to reach it to plug/unplug it?
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I don't know if you can get to the plug or not. I am always removing the alternator when I unplug it. Removing that plug is the last thing I do.
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Sorry! I meant I could not find the part number on your site believe me I checked. I heard/read somewhere I could find the connector at an autozone so I am going to check tomorrow...if not a call dealer in my area. These cars are so dependent on a wire as thin as dental floss lol.
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damn! I replaced my alternator, battery, exciter wire and my battery still isn't getting charged. I don't know what else to do 
. Is there any fuses that could be bad and causing me problems? I am almost out of ideas and I loathe the thought of taking my car to a dealer or mechanic...
. Is there any fuses that could be bad and causing me problems? I am almost out of ideas and I loathe the thought of taking my car to a dealer or mechanic...
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yay I solved my problem. I replaced the exciter wire and connector and turns out the alternator I just bought was defective and I just exchanged it for another one (I made sure they tested the new one) and my car now runs perfectly.I'm SO happy. My car runs really strong compared to before 
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