Loose ground, where to look?
04-24-2009, 05:12 PM
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Loose ground, where to look? When I shift hard or do a hard launch the guage hands flicker and turn 180 degrees.... (similar to when you start the car initially). I am thinking it is a loose ground connection somewhere.
Are their any "usual suspects"? I already checked the battery terminals.
Are their any "usual suspects"? I already checked the battery terminals.
04-24-2009, 05:56 PM
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check and see if your battery rocks back and forth at all and maybe coming in contact with metal when your shifting i dont have a schematic handy right now for ground distrubution so i couldnt tell u where the factory grounds are for the dash harness and other acc but i belive there in the left side kick panel in that area i know the engine ground are onthe back of the drivers head..ive ditched all my stock wiring so its been awhile since ive seen where there at but if i get a second this weekend ill take a peek at the ground distrubution and see if i can help ya out where to look...gd luck
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Look under the car for the strap that goes from the motor to the sub-frame. I had the problem of the battery rocking back and grounding out when I launched. The car would lose all power for a split second.
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Thanks so much. I zip-tied the battery down. Hopefully it fixes the problem.
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04-27-2009, 05:45 PM
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My quick fix at the track after the zip ties broke was a empty coke bottle. I have since removed the A/C so there is nothing for the battery to fall back into. You could try and fab up a strap using flat bar aluminum and some all thread.
