Ground strap

4x4cherokee6 · 03-24-2005, 03:41 PM

I just noticed I forgot to install the ground strap that goes from the back on the engine to the firewall... Could this cause any problems?

CowboyPA · 03-24-2005, 06:53 PM

Yes it can... Anything from radio static, computer glitches all the way to rapid corrosion ( electrolisis) of the cooling system.. And for the 5 minutes that it takes to put back on, it's worth the hassle of one less thing to trouble shoot later if you do start having problems

4x4cherokee6 · 03-24-2005, 09:34 PM

So that could be the culprit for the computer problems I'm having?

**NevadaXJ** · 03-24-2005, 10:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 4x4cherokee6

So that could be the culprit for the computer problems I'm having?

Maybe, maybe not.... only one way to find out....

badron · 03-25-2005, 12:30 AM

My rule number 1. If the factory put it on. It's there of a good reason.

adreed24 · 03-25-2005, 12:39 AM

Where exactly is the ground strap located in the engine compartment?

4x4cherokee6 · 03-25-2005, 01:27 PM

Very back of the engine block, should be attached to a stud on the back of the block, and runs from there to the firewall.

twisted_ed · 03-26-2005, 04:14 PM

yep u need that... also its really not enough for a ground if you put on any accesories like sterios and lights, make a big *** ground cable to go from the battery to the frame that way you know u have a good groung

03-24-2005, 06:53 PM	#2
CowboyPA Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Philadelphia area of PA Posts: 244 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	Yes it can... Anything from radio static, computer glitches all the way to rapid corrosion ( electrolisis) of the cooling system.. And for the 5 minutes that it takes to put back on, it's worth the hassle of one less thing to trouble shoot later if you do start having problems __________________ 99 XJ sport, Black, 4 door, 4 litre, 4wd Black Jeep club member # 99 ASE Certified and professional Auto technician 12+ years Every rose has it's Thorn, every XJ has it's leak, and every cowboy sings a sad sad song

03-26-2005, 04:14 PM	#8
twisted_ed Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Courtenay, British Columbia, Canada Posts: 1,357 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	yep u need that... also its really not enough for a ground if you put on any accesories like sterios and lights, make a big *** ground cable to go from the battery to the frame that way you know u have a good groung __________________ 1990 Jeep Cherokee Laredo 4.0L Automatic Tranny NP242 Transfer case Dana 30 front, 35 custom rear differentials Mods: RE 4.5" Lift 32x11.50 BFGoodRich M/T KM's American Eagle 058 Polished Aluminum Wheels, 3.63" BS. Grand Cherokee Rear Disc Brake setup Custom Downpipe W/ Cat Removed. Dynomax Super Turbo Muffler. Surco Roof Rack My Jeep

03-24-2005, 09:34 PM	#3
4x4cherokee6 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 344 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	So that could be the culprit for the computer problems I'm having?

03-25-2005, 12:30 AM	#5
badron Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 456 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	My rule number 1. If the factory put it on. It's there of a good reason.

03-25-2005, 12:39 AM	#6
adreed24 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Baltimore, Maryland USA Posts: 70 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	Where exactly is the ground strap located in the engine compartment?

03-25-2005, 01:27 PM	#7
4x4cherokee6 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 344 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	Very back of the engine block, should be attached to a stud on the back of the block, and runs from there to the firewall.