Re: [doc] Re: Dash Board grounding points

[Martin Gutkowski <webmaster@xxxx>]

It's easier to get to this grounding point through the luggage compartment by lifting up the panel around the brake fluid
reservoir.

(if it's the point I think he's talking about)

Martin

Chris Parnham wrote:

> -----Original Message-----
> From: jtrealtywebspannet [mailto:jtrealty@xxxx]
> Sent: 24 August 2002 20:52
> To: dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: [DML] Re: Dash Board grounding points
>
> One of the most important grounding points for the electrical system
> (and the one that will affect the gauges) is located on the frame in
> the front. Jack up the car, pull off the front left wheel and you will
> see it directly inside on top of the frame behind the horn. Remove all
> of the wires and clean everything including the point on the frame
> where they are attached and the bolt. Twitching of the gauges could
> also be caused by any loose or intermittant connection in the wiring
> system feeding the gauges. Check the terminals on the battery, the
> tension on the alternater belt and all of the "big" connections from
> the battery to the starter and the alternater. If this doesn't do it
> you may have to tear out the binnacle and find the loose plug or
> connection causing the problem. The "twitching" could be a sign of
> larger problems in your electrical system.
> David Teitelbaum
> vin 10757
>
> --- In dmcnews@xxxx, "tmpintnl" <tobyp@xxxx> wrote:
> > Hello List - Somewhere in the back of my mind, I recall seeing
> > information regarding the electrical grounding points for the dash
> > instruments, etc. I couldn't readily find the information, so I'm
> > asking for it now. I have some "twitching" of gauges that suggest
> an
> > intermittent ground fault to me. I thought that the first
> > appropriate action would be to verify and tighten all applicable
> > grounds, and then work from there if that doesn't resolve the issue.
>
> > Many thanks!
> >
> > Toby Peterson VIN 2248
> > Winged1
>
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