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Jan 19, 2009 | 07:31 PM

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Why is the pcv grounded??

Why is the pcv valve grounded on my 2002 ls1?

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Jan 19, 2009 | 08:18 PM

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Some say to cut down on static electricity, others say it acts as a heat sink and still others say it's to keep it from coming off. I think it's some GM communication device to alien life forms through their OnStar system.

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Some say to cut down on static electricity, others say it acts as a heat sink and still others say it's to keep it from coming off. I think it's some GM communication device to alien life forms through their OnStar system.

Yeah. Because our cars have onstar.

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GM's part description of the wire says that it is for transfering heat and warming up the PCV valve. I don't remember exactley what they call it though.

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Yeah. Because our cars have onstar.

My car came with it.

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My car came with it.

Not your f-body.

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Things I learned in this thread:

1) The wire is prob to heat up the PCV valve.
2) NMB-LS1 takes OnStar way too seriously.

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Things I learned in this thread:

1) The wire is prob to heat up the PCV valve.
2) NMB-LS1 takes OnStar way too seriously.

Because it is a serious thing!

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Jan 19, 2009 | 08:48 PM

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Either that or he doesn't appreciate the power of the pcv strap.

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Things I learned in this thread:

1) The wire is prob to heat up the PCV valve.
2) NMB-LS1 takes OnStar way too seriously.

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