My fix for a ground cable to the engine

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Nov 9, 2024 | 08:32 PM

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mikespine

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Re: My fix for a ground cable to the engine

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Originally Posted by GraphiteGhost

FORGOT TO MENTION! The cable I found 1 1/2 weeks ago was the best price I found for it (The price right now is slightly higher, mine was $12.79, I think the more people order it the more they mark it up...). There may be others less expensive but I could not find it. Highest price was 48 bucks... Heck, the cable I bought, you could not buy the bare cable and two lugs for that price PLUS it was free shipping! Here is the link: ( Amazon.com: Standard Motor Products A40-4L Battery Cable : Automotive ).

As of 11/9/24: $10.14 on Amazon. Where do you get the small (braided) ground loop that goes from the transmission to the frame? Thanks for all the information.

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Nov 10, 2024 | 06:26 AM

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bluecoupe

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Re: My fix for a ground cable to the engine

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Originally Posted by mikespine

As of 11/9/24: $10.14 on Amazon. Where to you get the small (braided) ground loop that goes from the transmission to the frame. Thanks for all the information.

I got mine at my local TSC for under $10 CDN pre COVID. Today it's $37.10 CDN on Amazon!

Amazon

Nov 10, 2024 | 04:22 PM

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M60A3Driver

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Re: My fix for a ground cable to the engine

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Originally Posted by mikespine

As of 11/9/24: $10.14 on Amazon. Where do you get the small (braided) ground loop that goes from the transmission to the frame? Thanks for all the information.

I replaced the braided loop with a short piece of ground cable.

Nov 11, 2024 | 03:54 PM

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dedwards0323

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Re: My fix for a ground cable to the engine

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I replaced the braided loop with a short piece of ground cable.

I've still gotta do this on my 2007 Coupe.

Nov 14, 2024 | 07:20 AM

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Jaymon

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From: Tarragona

Re: My fix for a ground cable to the engine

Thank you very much for your post and pics, James! I did it this morning, following your step-by-step advice. Nice and easy. Preventive electrical maintenance! All tested, all good.

Last edited by Jaymon; Dec 3, 2024 at 09:26 AM.