I am replacing my alternator on a 1992 Honda Civic. I bought a refurbished alternator and the guy at the store recommended I check the ground when I install it. I am not sure how to do this. I'm a handy girl but not a mechanic. There was no ground wire or strap on the original alternator that I could see when I took it out. Any thoughts? Thanks!

 

The alternator grounds locally to the engine and, from there, to the chassis via the G2 and G3 engine ground wires.

 

Thanks for the quick response. Sorry, being not a mechanic, I'm not sure where the G2 and G3 engine ground wires. The only place where I can see where it might ground locally to the chassis is through the lower mounting bracket where the through bolt goes. But I dont see anything that looks like a ground wire. I have attached a pic of the alternator replacement directions out of my Chilton manual. Is there another step outside of these steps that I need to do?

 

Find and download a pdf copy of the 92-95 Civic service manual ASAP.

 

Great! Thats super helpful! Thanks!