1997 Snapped ground cable (where does it go?)
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1997 Snapped ground cable (where does it go?)
Hi all,
Whilst attempting to fit a clutch return spring (please see other thread) I noticed a ground cable that has snapped near the engine pitch mount. Please see attached photo for location. Can anyone please tell me where the other side of this cable should go?
Any help will be greatly appreciated.
Cheers,
Cal
Whilst attempting to fit a clutch return spring (please see other thread) I noticed a ground cable that has snapped near the engine pitch mount. Please see attached photo for location. Can anyone please tell me where the other side of this cable should go?
Any help will be greatly appreciated.
Cheers,
Cal
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I'm guessing my car did originally have a clutch return spring though? It's had 2 clutches in its life so has probably been lost (bracket too?)
Cheers,
Cal
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Over the past couple of weeks I have also had a quiet whining noise when I use anything electrical (like heater being on or using leccy windows etc). Could this be linked to the snapped ground cable? Surely it can't be a main ground! It's tiny.
Well today, my car was dead!! so put battery on charge all day, been out (with ground cable still not fixed) n when attempting to restart, the key didn't respond at first in ignition. It did start in the end, but radio had reset n alarm went wild (as if the battery had disconnected).
Are all these issues linked??
I don't know how old the battery is.
I can check n make sure the alternator is charging, what should a normal charging voltage be? (14ish v?)
Cheers guys,
Cal
Well today, my car was dead!! so put battery on charge all day, been out (with ground cable still not fixed) n when attempting to restart, the key didn't respond at first in ignition. It did start in the end, but radio had reset n alarm went wild (as if the battery had disconnected).
Are all these issues linked??
I don't know how old the battery is.
I can check n make sure the alternator is charging, what should a normal charging voltage be? (14ish v?)
Cheers guys,
Cal
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could be linked , halfords sell earth cables 8£ or so , alternators can make a bit of electrical whine some times , 14 is good still ok but low 13.5 up to 14.5
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Will also check voltage at my battery when running tomorrow.
I'll keep u posted.
Cheers, Cal
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