Originally Posted by
old fart
The reason that I mentioned the security alarm and pneumatic pump was that Rob from Needswings said to check those two potential issues. Thanks for the grounding hint. I was not aware that there was no direct engine grounding. That is just stupid
Originally Posted by
ala_xfire
What ?? Of course there is engine to body grounding, raise the car and look on the driver side, you will see the braided cable.
OF is addressing me, his remark is in response to a comment I made elsewhere.
And yes, it IS stupid - to provide such a 'round about' return path for the starter and alternator current.