WestSide

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I have a flat copper braided wire coming out of my driver's side O2 wiring harness...is this a ground? If so, where does it mount from the factory? Thanks

Matt

technical

Yes it's a ground strap. There's probably a hole nearby...can't say I know for sure where it's supposed to bolt down. If you can't find the original location, just make sure it touches the body somewhere.

Does it reach the engine?

WestSide

iTrader: (6)

Yeah it has a lot of wire to it, but I've never dealt with grounds before, what are they fastened to the block/frame with?

technical

Is the loop still attached or did the end get cut off?

WestSide

iTrader: (6)

It has a bare end to it.

WestSide

iTrader: (6)

Maybe attach a speaker wire clamp to it and attatch it to another grounding location (held to the frame with a bolt)?

technical

Take a look around and see if the other end is still bolted onto something. Then you at least know where it went. If it's a body ground, then just get it to the ground. You could probably get a ground strap at the local auto store. I can't say I ever used a regular stranded wire for a replacement. I can't see it being a problem.

WestSide

iTrader: (6)

I'll take a look under my room mates car, but his is a little more cluttered with a D1sc. I'll hop under there now and see what i can do. Thanks for the help!!

Matt

Hopefully this fixes my charging problem.

WestSide

iTrader: (6)

Alright it's connected with another ground connection on the frame. I don't think it fixed my charging problem though Thanks for the help, I appreciate it.

technical

charging problem...? I'm guessing you have already replace the alternator and battery hence the lingering problem. Check the battery cables, they sometimes rot then create too much of a voltage drop.