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Odd electrical feedback problem 140-160

posted by  yellowbricktoad on  Fri Mar 28 05:28 CST 2003
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I would agree with George about the grounds. Since the negative cable grounds to the body ,it might be advisable to put in some redundant grounds from bat. to engine & body. 8 or 10 gauge should do it. Another test for grounds is to use a dig.volt meter[dvom] from neg.cable to engine grd.,alt grd.,etc. You should have less than .1 volt. If more ,then you have a bad or corroded conn. or bad wire. Check the fuses & clean scrupulously with wire brush or sandpaper & replace all fuses periodically too. This is a REALLY common with all ceramic bullet style fuses. Another test for battery drain is to disconnect the neg. cable & put a test light between the bat. & the cable. If the test light glows FULLY there's a circuit on somewhere. Disconnect fuses &,or access. to find the culprit. Be aware that none of the circuits will work during the test & ANYTHING![ie door open] on electrically will activate the light. Good luck

Mike M.






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