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Old Apr 28, 2009 | 10:11 PM
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Main Ground?

where is the main ground suppose to be connected to the block or the chassis? The same ground thats on the crank angle sensor and oil pump harness. Right now I have it connected to one of the transmission bolts. And would that cause it not to start? please help.
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Old Apr 28, 2009 | 10:18 PM
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It connects to the longest starter bolt on the transmission bell housing.
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Old Apr 30, 2009 | 09:32 AM
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http://www.aaroncake.net/rx-7/grounding.htm
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Old Apr 30, 2009 | 09:55 AM
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nice write up Aaron.....I need to bookmark your site
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Old May 1, 2009 | 10:29 PM
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aaroncake your a wiring genius, would you have any idea why my s4 N/A 13b wont fire, its got fuel and its got spark. And im sure i have the timing set correct on it. And i know its not flooded because the bottom plugs arent wet.

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Old May 2, 2009 | 12:28 AM
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i think i just fell in love with wiring, AaronCake ur a ******* genious! thanks, and hopefully my problems go away with brilliant mind. lol
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Old May 3, 2009 | 11:04 AM
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You people have issues.

No, I'm not a wiring genius. I'm just a guy who was an electronics hobbies before I got into cars. Thus I have a unique perspective on wiring. One of the reasons I made the grounding writeup was from all the dodgy advice from experts who should know better.
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Old May 3, 2009 | 12:28 PM
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Originally Posted by RXrotary6
aaroncake your a wiring genius, would you have any idea why my s4 N/A 13b wont fire, its got fuel and its got spark. And im sure i have the timing set correct on it. And i know its not flooded because the bottom plugs arent wet.

Spray starter fluid into your snorkel/air filter for two to three seconds. Go start the engine. IF it starts now, your problem is your fuel lines are on backwards...pump isn't working......no power to the fuel injectors or???? Never keep a engine running by spaying starter fluid continuously into the air filter....KNOCK.
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