storm bugsy

Hi guys,
I got a honda accord 2001 LX version (4cyl,2.3L,automatic)
There's my problem: While changing my old battery for a new one, I pulled the negative cable way to much and end-up breaking it. So I will buy a new one and replace it by myself but the problem is that i'm trying to locate where did it break from? I already located the part fixed to the frame of the car but can't see the other one which look like to be near the bottom of the radiator or by this area. So if anyone could help me find it that would be cool. P.s: My bad for the grammar mistakes or misunderstanding lines i'm a french guy

slowcivic2k

Ground cables are typically attached to two points (other than the battery negative): The transmission, and the vehicle frame. Most cables will run from battery negative, to the frame, to the transmission or engine itself (usually the transmission). You may need to buy two cables: One long enough to run from the transmission to the battery, and one from the transmission to the frame of the car.

This is the best way to re-mediate battery cable problems without using aftermarket parts. Most battery negative cables have three mounting points: The transmission, the frame, and the battery negative. In some cases you may need to engineer a cable to work in this fashion.

storm bugsy

Alright, big thanks for the infos. The one I broke is a single cable with a split going to the frame and the other part to the transmission. So I guess if I got the same one, no need to buy to separate cable?

MAD_MIKE

Here are the two cables...

storm bugsy

Yep it's exactly that @Mad_Mike but I was looking for where I have to join the negative part from the cable other then the frame and got the answer thanks

hondalovr

I am replacing the negative battery cable/grounds but can't get the plastic clamps off. Any tips as to how these open. I have nearly destroyed the lock clip on the top prying it with a screwdriver. Am I missing something??

How do those green clips on the side of the battery holding the cable come apart?

tech8

Your other post was move from the wrong sub-forum thread and merged with your post here.


Insert a small screwdriver into the tab area of the green cable holder and turn, it should release.

slowcivic2k

Spray degreaser and brake cleaner into the clip before unseating it. You will need to rock the connector side-to-side to loosen the debris or rust that may be holding it. After this, push the retention tang outward and pull up from the bottom. Some rocking may be required to accomplish this.

hondalovr

How important is that short ground to the front frame? My aftermarket cable didn't come with a pigtail so I was wondering if I need to add the additional ground if I have made sure the 2 gauge one is making excellent contact?

Thanks for the tip on the clips, got it off only breaking 1 of the hold downs.

slowcivic2k

You need to ground the frame as specified. This allows all chassis parts the chance to ground directly to the battery. You will notice there are a lot of ground lugs inside the car, and they use that strap. Not having this will mean these parts will find another way, such as a heater core (electrolysis damage), shift cable, etc.

hondalovr

Understood. Thanks again. I will pigtail a ground to the front frame.

lazyrobotlabs

Not super pressing here, but now might not be a terrible time to do a "Big 3" upgrade if you're already dinking with the wires in that area.