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Topic #80352 7 posts Started by H1gherReflex
I'm trying to replace my + battery cable on a 97 ST and I traced the cable back to the starter before it ran out of sight and I couldn't reach any further. Problem is it's behind the engine and I can't figure out if I should try to get to it from up top or jack the car up and go at it from the bottom. Both ways seem pretty cluttered to me. Any suggestions?

HONDAHoldOnNotDoneAccelerating
bottom was easier for me

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I have hardly any room to work when I'm under it. After about an hour of trying to loosen the bolt on the solenoid with one hand I'm half tempted to take the exhaust off just to have it out of my way. mad.gif

Any easier way of doing this?

HONDAHoldOnNotDoneAccelerating
lol pull out the air box and air filter from the turbo and u should get enought space to work on the selenoide rolleyes.gif
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doing it by working on top of engine, not from under...(selenoid bolt)

This post has been edited by Needles: Aug 11, 2011 - 2:27 PM
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QUOTE (Needles @ Aug 11, 2011 - 3:26 PM) *
>lol pull out the air box and air filter from the turbo and u should get enought space to work on the selenoide rolleyes.gif
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doing it by working on top of engine, not from under...(selenoid bolt)

Its an St.
There's no turbo..

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QUOTE (jordisonjr @ Aug 11, 2011 - 3:29 PM) *
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QUOTE (Needles @ Aug 11, 2011 - 3:26 PM) *
>lol pull out the air box and air filter from the turbo and u should get enought space to work on the selenoide rolleyes.gif
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doing it by working on top of engine, not from under...(selenoid bolt)

Its an St.
There's no turbo..


dammit, sorry for that.. laugh.gif
starter is also behind the motor haha.

QUOTE"And, as always, your friendship, help, and dedication to the advancement of Texas Celica dominance is GREATLY appreciated. Thanks bro." -DEATH1994 GT:V6 swap, 5speed E53 W/ LSD, All Power, now RED1995 ST:SOLD @273k miles, Auto, all power, CarPC, White1994 ST:Totaled, 5spd, all power, RedRIP 07/09/09 @ 241,8101994 Lexus LS400:This is my new DD