HI, i have a 2002 lancer OZ and i need to change the batt terminal. Im guessing this is on all lancers but i have a black box with a fuse in it going to the positive terminal. Now there are 3 wires going to this box and im not sure what they are. Obviously one is the main power but what are the others and do i need to hook them up?

 

All of the wires need to be hooked up to the positive battery terminal. And the 120A inline fuse also needs to remain intact. IIRC they are for the starter and something else that need a direct feed from the battery.

 

how am i supposed to keep the fuse there. That is the dumbest configuration ever. The terminal clasp is messed up and i need to replace it but its connected to the damn box.

 

Then wire in a new 120A or better inline fuse and redo your terminal. Anyone who has located their battery to the trunk has had to do this very modification. Take a picture to better explain what you are talking about.

 

Just go to the dealer for a new terminal doesnt it unbolt off?

 

yeah i got it. im just an idiot.. i should have tried to take it apart before posting sorry for the waste of space. thanks for your help

 

Quick question on this subject...I recently changed the positive cable as well but left off the fuse box. I'm in the process of moving and waiting on money to buy the terminal. If I still drive around with out it for a weeks is it bad? Or would it mess up the car after a few days? I'm not mechanic but am trying to learn little by little. Thanks guys