Starter not grounded properly?

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Starter not grounded properly?

01-29-2013, 01:12 PM

Stugist

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Jeremy5848

The starter indeed grounds through the engine block BUT there is a ground strap from the block (usually back where the transmission attaches) to the chassis. This strap is under the car where it can get dirty/rusty/damaged. Check this strap and its bolts and make sure they are clean and tight. Then as Philly says, check all around the battery and the starter for loose or otherwise non-optimum connections.

Jeremy

Didn't know there was a grounding strap down there...I'll take a look when I get home from work. Easy to spot?

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