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Old Feb 8, 2008 | 04:36 AM
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i'm trying to find the ground circuit above the driverside foot panel. somewhere near the steering column. does anyone have any pictures of this particular ground circuit?? i have a feeling this has something to do with my drain and low voltage while driving
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Old Feb 8, 2008 | 07:13 AM
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My car is gutted right now, so I should be able to find what you're looking for . If you don't get any good responses by the weekend, I'll try to remember to get pictures.

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Old Feb 8, 2008 | 08:06 AM
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ground is ground as long as you have a good contact. it doesnt matter where it is.
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Old Feb 8, 2008 | 08:46 AM
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Originally Posted by wackyracer
ground is ground as long as you have a good contact. it doesnt matter where it is.
That's true, but if you have a ground point that your electrical system is relying on, and it is not a good connection, it will cause a problem. I think he's just trying to find out where this one is. I'll look around in the area of the steering column and see what I can find.

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Old Feb 8, 2008 | 11:35 AM
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to be honest with you guys. i can't find this imparticular ground ciruit. thats the reason why i needed a picture. i hve no clue where its suppose to be. i'm thinking this is why i have a short and low voltage while driving
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Old Feb 10, 2008 | 02:14 PM
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Hi 13BstreetportFB - I've attached a few pictures of the ground I found up above the steering column. Based on what I can see, and based on what the wiring diagram shows, I believe this is the only factory ground point in this area. I hope this helps.

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Old Feb 11, 2008 | 02:21 AM
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thanks MGB
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Old Feb 11, 2008 | 02:31 AM
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thats correct as in being the only ground in that area. The stock ground wires aren't the greatest.
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