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battery wires

Discussion in 'Volvo Forum' started by andyzh, Feb 1, 2016.

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  1. Feb 1, 2016 #1
    andyzh

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    2005 Volvo tractor ,the battery have two cables(red,black)and four wires(each one has fuse).the wires,one is for computer,one is for transmission, how about other two wires for? somebody knows? Thx.
     
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  3. Feb 1, 2016 #2
    baha

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    The large cables lead to starter.
     
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  4. Feb 1, 2016 #3
    andyzh

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    thank you.yes,The large cables lead to starter.but how about four small wires?
     
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  5. Feb 1, 2016 #4
    thejackal

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    Prolly fuse terminal power, including bunk power.
     
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  7. Feb 1, 2016 #5
    thejackal

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    Cut em and see what turns off.
     
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  8. Feb 2, 2016 #6
    thejackal

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    Small wires are always accessory power.
     
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  9. Feb 3, 2016 #7
    baha

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    Someone may have added a power inver. using small wires?
     
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  10. Feb 3, 2016 #8
    thejackal

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    Rarely. Depends what watt output on the inverter, but rule of thumb is the more amps drawn the bigger the wire Guage needs to be since amps drive voltage.
     
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  11. Feb 6, 2016 #9
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    freedom line transmission ?
    wires come off the batts to the voltage doubler.
     
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  12. Feb 6, 2016 #10
    AModelCat

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    What gauge wire are we talking? 16-14 gauge or something heavier like 2 gauge?
     
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