Alternator to solenoid cable.

[Brunty's Dad 10]

Had a senior moment which has caused me some grief. flat battery a couple of days ago and in a hurry to get to meet someone. No time to recharge and a neighbour seeing me with bonnet up offered a spare battery. Gladly accepted but in the rush to get going failed to notice the battery was 'wrong way round' for VW. Connected it and by the time walked round to the drivers door the insulation on the alternator to solenoid had melted. The car runs on a charged battery without any problems and the alternator is putting out 14.5v. I just need to source a new cable to get me mobile again. Google gets me loads of diagrams but don't know where to look for a replacement. Any suggestions please.

[Jim Bowen 1]

I think I have one I don't need. It is for a vr? A black cable with a little blue one in it.

[lilfuzzer 1]

I will have one if jim doesn't

[Brunty's Dad 10]

Alternatively, what rating is the cable? I can make up a cable to suit. It is smaller than the main battery to starter cable and I believe that is 10mm. Leaning towards 6mm but would be grateful for any advice.

[Brunty's Dad 10]

I think I have one I don't need. It is for a vr? A black cable with a little blue one in it.

 

That is the one - VR. I think the small blue is for the ignition warning light. How much are you asking?

[steveo29 0]

make one from 4 gauge , ideal time to upgrade it

[Brunty's Dad 10]

If I make a new alternator direct to battery lead what do I do about the thin blue wire. Does anyone know its purpose please?