2014-2018 Silverado/ Sierra Ground Upgrade K2XX (Prevent Electrical Issues) | AnthonyJ350

Avoid Electrical Issues in your 2014-2018 Silverado or Sierra K2XX platform by upgrading the grounds at the battery and engine under the hood.
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[@petermcneil4414]

Grounds are a majorly overlooked issue with many problems on modern vehicles! We had a sang, if it’s goofy it’s a ground.

[@AnthonyJ350]

100% agree. Cleaning and upgrading grounds I believe can prevent a lot of issues and prolong electronic life

[@petermcneil4414]

@@AnthonyJ350 so many “check engine lights” are not caused by bad sensors etc. I have seen way to many people throw money at vehicles on sensors, PCM’s, other needless repairs. Like it’s seems to be forgotten that modern engines are still internal combustion engines, functions same as “old” pre-computer engines. Much is the same as computers controlled systems, has the basic principles of electricity. Sometimes no codes can be faulty sensor causing other issues. ie I once had a V-6 S-10 with hard fault blown gauge fuse. I inherited this vehicle, after cluster had been sent out, npf. After tearing my hair out talking to tech, found a shorted ground on heated O2 sensor. No CEL, no codes at all, no starting or drive ability issues. Just blown gauge fuse. Sometimes those wiring diagrams help! When I called tech back didn’t believe me, had to walk through diagram with them. Found off one PCM circuit tied to gauges circuit. Just thought I would throw that in.

[@AnthonyJ350]

@@petermcneil4414 Was the O2 wiring pinch somewhere?

[@petermcneil4414]

@@AnthonyJ350 no not at all. Sensor itself shorted. I know right

[@AnthonyJ350]

@@petermcneil4414 I've seen devices short internally. Nothing you can really do to prevent it and it's rare. Good job diagnosing that one.

[@Chronic898]

For anyone looking for ground issues not covered on many vids- Follow negative batter cable from battery to where it passes by the exhaust right after passenger side manifold. Mine had melted insulation allowing the wire to corrode. I had no issues, but noticed during undercoating a cpl weeks ago. Luckily welding cable was on sale at princess auto last week so I picked up some 4ga. It was a steal of a deal so I grabbed 20ft and should have plenty to also do some of the upgrades shown here. Good video man, thanks a lot for the this.

[@AnthonyJ350]

Thanks for sharing!

[@Mondo_0ne]

This is a great video especially for those of us having ground and EPS and stabaltrax issues trucks turning off completely while trying to park

[@AnthonyJ350]

Glad the video helped!

[@tayninh69]

Good video, I just did the "big 3" on my 2012 dodge ram 1500 5.7 Hemi. I used 1/0 gauge welding cable, copper lugs and heat shrink tubing. To protect the welding cables I installed 1/2 inch convoluted tubing.

[@AnthonyJ350]

Nice, did you notice any immediate difference how the vehicle starts or with normal operation?

[@tayninh69]

@@AnthonyJ350 Yes, it seems to spin up a little faster.

[@ArathAndresParra]

I did all this and it ended up being my starter cable (positive) being less then a 1/16 loose, appreciate it either way

[@AnthonyJ350]

Glad you figured it out. Doesn't hurt to upgrade the grounds anyways.

[@isaiahburbey]

You mean the round plastic plug that goes on the starter?

[@jewllake]

Quick question - at 1:21. Could I use one of those welded studs to the firewall that the wire harness is clipped to with those plastic zap straps that have provisions to slide over the studs. I could remove one, clean the paint off. Then secure my ground with a 10mm nut and put the plastic zap strap back in place over the nut.

[@AnthonyJ350]

Yup for sure you can do that.

[@user-mx1sk9bp6j]

when i did my big 4 upgrade I replaced my oem cable with 4' of 4/0 cable from Knukonceptz Kollassus line. all connections were crimped AND soldered with knukonceptz cable ends and heat shrink.

[@AnthonyJ350]

That's awesome!

[@dennisranck1613]

After watching this video last night, I did decide that I wanted to do this to my truck. I have a 2014 Chevrolet silverado. No, I have not upgraded the grounds or anything else. I simply therefore, I do believe it is time for me to do this. I am going to make a slight modification. I am going to be mounting a terminal block to the firewall right next to the ground, then I am going to cut the negative cable going to the engine block, and recreate an end on here and then with the new terminal block, I can put my added wire to this as well as the wire going to the engine block.

[@AnthonyJ350]

Let us know how it works out!

[@fatboy6154]

Have y'all done any vids on the ground for headlights

[@annazeitler1104]

My 2014 Chevy Silverado the voltage was down real low and then when I got home it was down or nine and fluctuate normally back-and-forth at this time it didn’t and my battery was dead. I couldn’t start to check again but when I put the jumper cables on. It melted the wires on a jumper cables like I have a short somewhere.

[@AnthonyJ350]

Did you replace the battery and make sure everything is tight?

[@shawnmalcolm7809]

Have a 2018 Silverado (Z71, LT) 1500. Replaced OEM lead acid battery (could hear it getting tired during starts) with Interstate AGM battery (preventativemaintenance). Remove/install went smooth. Truck starts/drives fine, BUT: no power locks, infotainment inop, no signal, no brake lights, no 12v cigarette lighter power, right headlight inop, no keyless entry inop. Center display shows no traction control, no odometer and none of the steering wheel menu buttons work. Truck starts, idles, auto trans shifts fine. Have not had on highway to check higher speed problems or cruise control. This is my daily drive & really need a troubleshooting assist. TY -Shawn

[@AnthonyJ350]

Sounds like a main fuse is blown. Did you check the fuseable links on top of the positive battery terminal.

[@guillermosoriano6487]

Awesome Video Sir! What gauge wire did you use for both sides? Thanks You

[@AnthonyJ350]

Thank you! I used 4 AWG

[@JCsflock]

When ever i added auxiliary components like an amp, stereo or even lights i never added to the negative cable or fooled with connectors. Except on Gm products.

[@AnthonyJ350]

Thanks for sharing

[@FuckAround_FindOut]

When you say pass through the sensor do you just mean sliding wire through the sensor ring or is there more work involved? I was thinking of upgrading the factory grounds too 1/0 gauge wire, how would I replicate the sensor?

[@AnthonyJ350]

I just slip 4 gauge wire through it.

[@robertsanchez8123]

I cleaned the battery ground wire that goes to the bottom on the frame, On my 2014 Chevy Silverado, And the dash battery dial amperage moved up a little, is that a good thing ?

[@AnthonyJ350]

It is, gauge on the dash shows voltage.

[@jewllake]

so you went negative post through the amp clamp and onto the cowl support for the passenger side? These two mods are easy. Something to do in my 2018 during the stay at home quarantine.

[@AnthonyJ350]

Yup exactly, just make sure to really do a goo job getting off the paint. The threads are in the support bar so you wont really get any connectivity through the bolt.

[@AnthonyJ350]

Upgrading the grounds should also aid the electric power steering at low speeds.

[@oldjarhead1125]

Anthony..great video. I want to add these grounds to my '17 silverado. Can you provide P/N for the GM side terminal that you mad ref. to on the drivers side of engine. I guess I'm not sure what you put on there. I did catch that you used 4 gauge wire.

[@AnthonyJ350]

Oh the GM side post adaptor can be purchased at your local install shop. We use them when we do amplifier or installation of other high draw devices that need to go to the battery. Older GM vehicles had side posts for the battery attachment. Hope that helps!

[@oldjarhead1125]

@@AnthonyJ350 Well I was wanting to just order it from Amazon or ebay and don't know what to look for. I did a search on amazon for a "standard GM side terminal & found this www.amazon.com/s?k=GM+side+terminal&ref=nb_sb_noss Is this what you're talking about? As for ground cable, I was hoping to just find a new precut with terminals, like Everstart SS51-2-77 4-Gauge Switch to Starter Battery Cable, 51-Inches that I can buy at walmart without making them. I think 51" would work on drivers side & will see if I can find a shorter one for the battery side. Do you know the lengths that you made up? Also, would it be beneficial to add some dielectric grease over the terminals to keep from corroding?

[@dvs0690]

JIC anyone is wondering if the amazon bolts in the above link work, I ordered the gm side post adapters from there and they were a perfect fit for my 2016 6.2 Escalade.

[@oldjarhead1125]

Anthony, just reviewing your video again plus your earlier one. My question is: Will the engine ground on driver side that you added, cause any issue because it did NOT go thru the "reader" on the battery side? Hope this makes sense.

[@AnthonyJ350]

I under stand what you're saying. It will work because it's the ground from the battery that needs to go to the sensor, then it sees anything from component to chassis.

[@abimmernut]

Thanks. Weather is better so will install the extra grounds

[@seangowan7441]

My 2018 Chevy Malibu has the battery current sensor built-in to the negative terminal, one peice. Do I hook up my added ground to the same spot my stock ground wire is on the sensor. I was told by my mechanic not to do that. Do I need to hook it up the same spot as my stock ground wire on the sensor?

[@AnthonyJ350]

Can you replace the factory wire and just make it thicker?

[@seangowan7441]

@@AnthonyJ350 No because I have extended warranty. Should I disregard what he said because he also said I over torqued it so that was part of the problem. But I had this Check engine light with code U01B0 Lost communication with battery sensor for 6 months. It started from a dead battery. So do you think maybe it got shorted out from jump starting it with another car and jumper cables and the sensor got damaged by the other car?

[@CSltz]

Will this or any other suggestions fix the radio scanning, changing bands, going to navigate? Just started after changing battery. 2017 Ltz 23,000 miles. Doesn’t seem to matter if anything else is on or not. Dealer where I got it from. Is replacing the glass display unit. First time that it’s been in for this problem. Reading here on the internet. Seems like a common problem. With many many answers.

[@DF_Cookiemane]

More than likely not. I had the same issue with my screen randomly changing and making the beeping noise like the screen was being touched. I tried changing the HMI module, but still has the same issues a few days later. So I took the screen out and checked continuity between the horizontal and vertical pins on the 55pin ribbon cable. I had about three vertical pins that were dead short to the horizontal. I ordered a new touchscreen from eBay, but while I was waiting I tried physically cutting out the offending pins from the cable. I haven't had any issues since then and there is only about a quarter inch dead vertical strip on my screen.

[@AnthonyJ350]

Not sure, I had a similar issue with my aftermarket Kenwood. Ended up being the tuner so I sent it for a repair and they replaced the internal part and fixed it. I tried firmware updates and resetting it so software definitely wasn't the issue.

[@mrellis3637]

Great job

[@AnthonyJ350]

Thank you!

[@circlepfarm9729]

What type tape do you use on the wire and where can I buy it?

[@AnthonyJ350]

Exterior Tesa. You can buy it hererover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?ff3=4&pub=5575240889&toolid=10001&campid=5337982243&customid=&mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fitm%2F4-pcs-TESA-51026-19mmx25m-tape-high-abrasion-protection-of-automotive-harnesses%2F173817273443%3Fhash%3Ditem2878511c63%3Ag%3AyKIAAOSwdzBcwDZ1

[@kodogg2437]

So on the first ground in the video it’s just from the battery to the bolt by the battery tray??

[@AnthonyJ350]

Which part in the video?

[@bubbAorr]

Very informative. My 2015 Silverado is having ABS, stabilitrak and shutting off while driving issues with no check engine light or notice of shutting off, just powers down and loses rpm. No check engine light or codes on shop key. Traced all the wires, checked ecm, ebcm, and cleaned them. Wires seem fine and no corrosion in control modules. I am all out of ideas and have seen a few videos grounding the engine on the drivers side to the factory ground. Seemed to have helped a few people, yourself included. What size bolt and what gauge ground wire are you using for this ? Any help is appreciated. Thanks I’m advance.

[@bubbAorr]

All readings on wheel sensors are fine while driving and voltages check out on alternator and battery as well. Just replaced the battery.

[@AnthonyJ350]

I use 4 gauge wiring. Oxygen free copper.

[@victorgarcia212]

I'm having trouble finding the battery sensor for a 2017 Silverado 5.3 I found one that looks similar but don't know if it the right one it for another Chevy model

[@AnthonyJ350]

Did you trying calling the dealership with the VIN?

[@maximilian_61]

Gm 13505369. Also used in Opel, Cadillac and other gm’s.

[@parismikemartinez4817]

My truck doesn’t want to start often I have to mess with the battery cable or it shuts off while I’m turning do you think this is the issue?

[@AnthonyJ350]

Have you tested the battery? Are the terminals tight and can't move?

[@estebanaguilar7036]

Hi quick question. Can doing this cause any damage in the long run?

[@AnthonyJ350]

Not that I know of. All I can see is it makes everything better. Your local GM technician might disagree but won't have any evidence.

[@circlepfarm9729]

One more question if you don’t mind. What type fitting did you use for a connector on the left side of the engine? I want to do these things to my wife’s 2014 Silverado. Thanks

[@jewllake]

GM side post terminal adapter, the ones you use if you want to add extra wiring to a GM side post battery. the pitch of thread is the same on the head of the engine.

[@circlepfarm9729]

Thanks!

[@AnthonyJ350]

GM side post adaptor, you can buy it from you local install shop.

[@AnthonyJ350]

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[@robertleblanc7245]

Does the additional ground from driver side cylinder head to firewall go through sensor as well?

[@AnthonyJ350]

No, only the wires from the negative battery terminal have to go through the sensor.

[@robertleblanc7245]

Great tks! Very helpful

[@AnthonyJ350]

@@robertleblanc7245 Glad it helped!

[@Tkssa580]

Can I ground my second battery directly from the first one? Or does that wire have to go thru the sensor as well?

[@AnthonyJ350]

If it doesn't go to chassis at all you can ground it to the other battery. Just check the standing voltage after and check again when the engine is running.

[@Tkssa580]

@@AnthonyJ350 thanks bro! Appreciate it!

[@louisflores653]

I added another strap but didn't put it through the sensor, I was having issues with starting, I couldn't just crank it over I would have to put the key in the on position for 3 seconds then crank it, now it cranks right away, testing shows, battery, cranking and alternator all check out.

[@AnthonyJ350]

You should run the cable through the sensor.

[@louisflores653]

Thanks, I'll reroute it so the alternator knows what's going on 😁

[@ba761996]

What was the lengths on the cable used for both sides? Thank you

[@AnthonyJ350]

Don't remember.

[@benjaminknowsbest8385]

I have 2016 silverado lt and sometimes my voltage meter drops and i have alot of static noise coming through car speakers i replaced speakers and same thing could it be a bad ground i had my stabilitrak light come on and off alot i replaced the battery and it stopped but it still comes on maybe once every month or two

[@silvrfox84]

Its the grounds. Run a new ground to your stereo's ground wire. My 2014 did this and that solved it. Also upgrade the battery ground cable like shown in the vid. Hope this helps!

[@AnthonyJ350]

Bad ground or bad cell in the battery

[@nicholascumpston2174]

Ive changed my speakers and since then. All faulty electrical codes like widows, black screen, hill assist, and absolutely no start no lights. Xould this be a cause?

[@AnthonyJ350]

Worth a shot at that point

[@DavidGonzalez-pj3zi]

Does anyone know where I can get rhe copper adapters shown in the video

[@AnthonyJ350]

Check my amazon store. Links on the front channel page.

[@asaaldridge1543]

I have a 2014 High Country with the 6.2. I am trying to figure out an electrical issue. My left headlight is dimmer than my right (low beams) and my left side running lights do not operate unless they are blinking or hazards are on. I have cleaned every ground I can find. Any suggestions?

[@asaaldridge1543]

Also checked the fuses. They were fine.

[@AnthonyJ350]

Try adding a ground directly to the circuit like I did in this video kzbin.info/www/bejne/j2K8ood4nJuBsKssi=lMK_wSBCxfzBaPwF

[@MichaelTaranto88]

My 2016 does the same thing, glad to know I'm not crazy lol

[@swainstill342]

I’ve got a 2018 that intermittently loses power going down the road. The display shows steering assist is reduced, service stabilitrak, service trailer brake system, doesn’t show fuel usage, and ac quits blowing cold air and I loose ability to acceLerate. I pull over and it typically does not crank. I turn key and all those lights still flash but no juice going to starter. I can slam hood or maybe door and it will finally restart and may go 1-3 months before it does it again. Any ideas? Could this be a bad ground?

[@AnthonyJ350]

Very good chance it could be a loose or corroded main ground. Inspect the main ground cable off the battery and inspect on both ends. Replace if necessary.

[@Chronic898]

I had corrosion on ground cable on mine. The insulation had burned off one side of the negative cable right where it passes by the passenger side exhaust. Look carefully from engine bay on passenger side, follow the negative cable as it passes exhaust after the manifold. It would be easier to see from underneath if you are able but u may not even have too. Also can look into the G218 ground issue w these trucks, it's inside under dash near bottom of driver side windshield. Need to take a cpl things of but nothing serious. May brake some clips, but a 2 part epoxy can fix them right up.

[@AnthonyJ350]

@@Chronic898 Thanks for sharing!

[@thingstoremember4489]

Will this help with the common lights flickering issue and stuff like that?

[@AnthonyJ350]

It will help reduce it. It will also help the power steering work better as that is electric on the newer trucks.

[@dimepapi6801]

Theres also another ground problen on the dashboard ..my dealer couldent even find it lol so i parked my truck for 1 hour got back to it it wouldent unlock with the remote so i used the key there was no power at all i gave it a jump for about an hour and it wouldent start still so i used the jumper cable from the batter to the chassis and started right up i was able to make it home to fix the problem 😎

[@edwincaro8805]

My 2017 silverado / turns off and back on while I'm driving/ turns off power comes back right away/ no check engine light / I hear it could be the ground that has to do with my ignition/ do I make sense?

[@AnthonyJ350]

Was there an aftermarket remote starter installed by any chance?

[@edwincaro8805]

@@AnthonyJ350 / not that I know of I bought the truck used / I was looking at the grounds that go from battery down there is 2 going from battery thru O ring // I have not gotten to cleaning them / it happened like 2 days back toback / I pulled on them a little and it has been a 20 mile drive and it hadn't happened again

[@AnthonyJ350]

@@edwincaro8805 Definitely pull the grounds off (disconnect the battery first), clean them and apply dielectric grease.

[@jamesbordeaux4850]

Just so you know the ground spot by the battery that you added that the brace is it's plastic plus it's got paint on it just so u know at least that's how my 2016 is

[@AnthonyJ350]

Thanks for sharing!

[@AnthonyJ350]

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[@jacobmaldonado2210]

I have a 2014 GMC Sierra 1500 I had my transmission replaced. Is there any wiring that affects my a/c? The air only blows through the floor now.

[@AnthonyJ350]

@@jacobmaldonado2210 Some just cold me this procedure worked on their 2019. You just need to find the HVAC fuse. kzbin.info/www/bejne/naOpaZSIqcyoZ6s

[@infamousdtownm9385]

Dos anyone know if there is a larger sensor you can replace the factory one with? I don't see how anyone uses 1-4/0 gauge cables on their upgrades unless they bypass the sensor on negative wires coming off the battery. Also, can you please post the bolt size used for grounding to the block? Thanks

[@AnthonyJ350]

I think people are bypassing it with a aftermarket alternator and external regulator when going that thick.

[@fern8974]

Is it just me or did these ground upgrades cause my voltage meter not go as low as before, it used to go as low as 12 now it seems to stay right under 14

[@AnthonyJ350]

It's very possible. Electricity has better paths to flow now with the upgrades. Every vehicle responds differently, but I'm a big advocate for this upgrade on any vehicle.

[@TCofTRE]

Amazing what a little Vaseline will do to force some zero guage through that sensor 💪🏾💪🏾. Not sure if Vaseline will mess up sheath but 🤷🏾‍♂️

[@AnthonyJ350]

Next time you can use synthetic grease which is ok for rubber and plastics.

[@infamousdtownm9385]

I used asstroglide!

[@chrismull7912]

When you say "it will have to be distributed like they did, you might have to do the junction point at the block". Are you referring passing the cable they the sensor somewhere else? I have 1/O wire i want to run.

[@AnthonyJ350]

Which part of the video are you referring to?

[@taz03dak]

I plan to do this soon on my 2018. I have a bunch of 6ga already, would that work? or should i go grab some 4ga?

[@AnthonyJ350]

6 GA is fine. Are you planning on running a big sound system as well?

[@taz03dak]

@@AnthonyJ350 no not at all. Maybe an LED bull bar in the front, but only when i need it. Mine has a slow crank, even when its warm. The battery seems fine, i havent pulled it to have it tested, but it has 12.4v even when its really cold. No issues with lights or anything electrical, just a slow crank on every start.

[@AnthonyJ350]

@@taz03dak Oddessey makes batteries with LOTS of cold cranking amps. The upgraded grounds should help a lot. Those trucks are also electric power assist steering as well correct?

[@taz03dak]

@@AnthonyJ350 Yes it has the electric power steering. I should just go with my gut and grab a 800cca battery and upgrade the grounds

[@AnthonyJ350]

@@taz03dak The other option is to add a secondary battery and run two AC Delcos. GM trucks have the spot for the second battery.

[@abasin08]

Anybody replace this cable due to Stabilitrack issues? I’ve heard of GM’s G218 electrical issues; however researching options?

[@AnthonyJ350]

It's worth doing. Better grounds can even help the electric assist steering.

[@abasin08]

@@AnthonyJ350 thank you!

[@AnthonyJ350]

@@abasin08 You're welcome

[@Ricky-manic]

I have replaced the battery altantor and starter but I when I go to start my truck it won't crank but sometimes it will start after awhile I need help I can't figure it out lol

[@AnthonyJ350]

Check the starter relay and swap it with another one to see if it starts better. If it does, purchase a new relay to replace it.

[@Ricky-manic]

@AnthonyJ350 it was a fuse for abs something I replaced it and it starts no problem

[@AnthonyJ350]

@@Ricky-manic Glad to hear you figured it out!

[@oldjarhead1125]

anthony...i just did your added grounds as you specified (2x) & now I see 12.7 V on my little volt LED display that I plug into the lighter socket. Before it would read 12.3-12.4V. Not sure if this is due to just cleaning the ground cable terminal or the (2) new 4 Gage wires. Thanks for the tip on the cables & block connector. Good stuff.

[@AnthonyJ350]

Most likely is due to you cleaning the grounds and doing the upgrade. Especially if you see the improvement right after. That's good preventative maintenance!

[@ken.cooper283]

What size is engine hole what size bolt do I need?

[@AnthonyJ350]

Don't remember.

[@lanedupont9316]

At 1:00, u said u can put a bigger wire through sensor but u have to do something different? Why can u go to same spot as u did with the 4 gauge?

[@AnthonyJ350]

You'd have to replace the factory wire with the bigger wire

[@lanedupont9316]

@@AnthonyJ350 so I have a 2015 Silverado and I was planning on doing the big 3 upgrade with 1/0 wire what is my best option?

[@lanedupont9316]

Just seen a video on mechman alternators, and they ran 1/0 from alternator through sensor to battery and kept the smaller ground wire as well and got rid of the bigger ground wire, would I be ok just doing that with a stock alternator?

[@lanedupont9316]

And also doing 1/0 for power wire from alternator to battery

[@AnthonyJ350]

@@lanedupont9316 Yup that would be fine because overall the wire is thicker.

[@vt750dc]

Going to try this tomorrow. I have a 14 Silverado that will no start/no crank after an hour of driving. Gauges come on when the key goes in, turn it and everything shuts off. No codes, starts with a jump. Will start after it sits for an hour or so.

[@AnthonyJ350]

Let us know how it goes. I've heard one of the battery cables might be faulty and needs replacement all together.

[@BSA210]

Starter is heat soaked. Better shielding helps and upgrading the ground to the starter will completely eliminate the problem

[@DanRivas04]

Which one, negative or positive?

[@1jeliaz]

Where can I buy that electrical cable?

[@AnthonyJ350]

Your local car audio shop

[@jovanymejia2439]

I did the big 3 upgrade and did this exact same thing running 1 of the new cables from battery through the ground sensor/meter cleaned up all the stock connections as well and now my clock goes off and on while I'm driving and have no sound through speakers sometimes the complete radio turns off and on while driving as if I was barely turning on my truck showing the chevy mylink symbol it has been like this for almost 2 weeks now and still can't figure it out

[@AnthonyJ350]

Weird, battery terminal is tight and the clamp is plugged it. A loose ground will cause weird issues.

[@jovanymejia2439]

@AnthonyJ350 Yes I double checked every ground point and still nothing. Everytime it shuts off theres always a popping sound then turns back on after a few seconds and just keeps repeating the whole time my truck is on.

[@AnthonyJ350]

@@jovanymejia2439 Where is the popping sound coming from?

[@jovanymejia2439]

@AnthonyJ350 from my speakers mostly from the one on the left side of the dash where the chime sound comes out of.

[@AnthonyJ350]

@@jovanymejia2439 Is there an aftermarket amp or head unit?

[@Fox250R]

Hi! I have an 18 Silverado with a cb Raido and I get noise from my head lights and power steering. Any idea how I could eliminate that? Thank you

[@AnthonyJ350]

Where did you ground the radio to and where did you grav power? If you have an external speaker you can try twisting the wires kzbin.info/www/bejne/nKSuZH1vqMiaqtk

[@Fox250R]

@@AnthonyJ350 power straight to battery ground in cab near radio no speaker

[@AnthonyJ350]

@@Fox250R Did you clean the paint off and nut and bolt your ground or use a factory ground bolt?

[@AnthonyJ350]

Upgrading the grounds in the video, mainly the cab mounts will help as well.

[@Fox250R]

@@AnthonyJ350 Factory bolt

[@jewllake]

This COVID 19 thing stinks. I found some new 4 gauge battery cable in my garage. Do you think that is fine? Did you use 4 gauge for both sides? This way I don't have to leave me home.

[@AnthonyJ350]

Yup I used 4 gauge. The 4 gauge I have in the shop that is 100% copper has a factory fuse rating of 175 amps so I think that's more than enough for most vehicles, especially since we're adding, effectively stepping the whole system to 2 gauge when combined.

[@nighthawkj30A4]

Would this grounds be the cause if there was no power to anything? Or is the Fuse Block on top of the battery. That could be blown ?

[@AnthonyJ350]

Most likely a fusible link. There that big box on top of the battery where all the fusible links are. Dumb thing is if one is blown you have to replace the whole part it looks like.

[@nighthawkj30A4]

@@AnthonyJ350 hard to tell by looking at it if its blown.

[@nighthawkj30A4]

@@AnthonyJ350 how would check it with ohm meter?

[@AnthonyJ350]

@@nighthawkj30A4 Continuity (on each side of the fusible link) or checking DC voltage for 12 volts on each side.

[@nighthawkj30A4]

@@AnthonyJ350 replaced the fuse block and checked the ground at the dash corners by the A pillars. And still no power at all. Going to check the ground by the passenger wheel well.

[@doctube2020]

All I had was 14 awg wire. I doubled it up and ran (2) 14awg from battery ground to the cowl as in your video. Is that ok, or am I at risk of this wire being too small? AKA melting? If so what gauge is adequate? I have a 2018 sierra and have odd codes every few months like service stabillitrack, service safety restraint system, U0140 lost comm with BCM, B127E, B1325, U0415. Never a power steering code. FYI when truck was under warranty dealer replaced neg battery cable because it was high resistance. Didn't seem to fix the every few months codes though. I did clean all neg cable grounds to no avail (frame on passenger side near front wheel well, driver side under cab under driver seat, engine ground). I have not checked the G218 dash ground as that was supposed to be fixed in later model years. Was hoping this ground would help since its going to the cowl like the g218 under the dash. Thanks for the informative video!

[@AnthonyJ350]

If you're adding it's ok but 8 gauge as a minimum would be better. You might need to check the Onstar antenna and make sure it's not leaking

[@AnthonyJ350]

This video might also help kzbin.info/www/bejne/iJvcZaanr997nas

[@doctube2020]

@@AnthonyJ350 Appreciate the replies. Checked onstar antenna, no indication of water after checking in places mentioned in video. Maybe I have a loose or bad wiring harness somewhere, only happens occasionally. Yesterday I got a P0442 EVAP small leak detected permanent code. Have capless fuel filler but maybe its the purge selonid. Would prefer the old cap filler that's been used for over 100 years, wonder if I can convert to it. Been 15 degrees F mornings lately, not sure if that has anything to do with it.

[@AnthonyJ350]

@@doctube2020 Try to find all the frame grounds and clean them off and dielectric grease them. GM puts a coating on the frame. Also what's the voltage of the battery when everything is off?

[@doctube2020]

@@AnthonyJ350 cleaned all the frame grounds a year ago. One on passenger wheel well frame, driver frame under cab and engine block all bare metal. Didn’t dielectric grease though. Battery is original and I keep on a maintainer when parked for a week. Batt voltage is 12.54 currently.

[@snnave1]

I’m about to install a mechman 250 on my 2018. Waiting on my distribution block so I can remove the factory gnd and install my 1/0 ground.

[@AnthonyJ350]

Nice

[@ThaMetalMan]

Any updates on the mechman?

[@snnave1]

Mine worked great but my transmission just ate itself at 52000 miles so it was fixed and I traded it in. I’m currently selling my alt

[@MichaelTaranto88]

Did you get the RVC delete and if so what fuse did you tap for the alt?

[@ken.cooper283]

what is bolt size for engine bolt

[@AnthonyJ350]

Don't remember, sorry

[@emilmartinez661]

Hello I have a 2015 gmc sierra that I am having some electrical issues with, I would like to do this upgrade to mine as well. Where did you get the wire to improve ground from battery(part#, ect), and also cable and bolt for the driver side and what gage wire did you use, was it 4 gage? Thank you

[@AnthonyJ350]

I used 4 gauge wiring. You can buy wiring by the foot from your local install shop or Amazon. Search for "battery cable", the insulation is tougher.

[@emilmartinez661]

@@AnthonyJ350 hey brother did you use the 3/8" lugs or the 5/16" lugs on the cable ends?

[@emilmartinez661]

Also how much length of cable did you need for the battery side, and for the ground on the drivers side? Thanks again.

[@AnthonyJ350]

@@emilmartinez661 I don't remember, I keep both in stock and just grab whatever fits lol

[@AnthonyJ350]

@@emilmartinez661 I would buy at least 10 ft and route the cabling and cut it where you need to

[@robertsanchez8123]

Isn't the engine block aluminium, To run a ground wire to the factory ground

[@AnthonyJ350]

What's your question exactly?

[@grawby7517]

I ran the positive wire for my sound system through that little sensor thing. Is that okay or should it not be there next to the negative cables?

[@OrlandoRamos95]

I believe that’s for negative wire only.

[@AnthonyJ350]

I wouldn't

[@jtrevino734]

This might solve the issues im having

[@AnthonyJ350]

Let us know if anything changes!

[@lavidanormalderay3296]

I’m having issues too. It gets to hot and I have to move it to get my truck to start. Sometimes I’ll just shot down completely.

[@AnthonyJ350]

@@lavidanormalderay3296 What gets hot?

[@lavidanormalderay3296]

The ground terminal it feels like is melted I move it and the truck would start everything again.

[@AnthonyJ350]

@@lavidanormalderay3296 Shouldn't be able to move it. If it's lose it could be arching making it hot. Can you make sure it's tight?

[@MartinMartinez-zu7fs]

I need this done to my truck who can do it in Los Ángeles

[@AnthonyJ350]

Not sure, you'd have to do a search. I'm in Canada

[@Zero2speeding]

I also need this done to my truck, where in Canada are you? I'm in Calgary.

[@chaserobby1240]

0 gauge doesn’t fit through that

[@AnthonyJ350]

I guess you're running 4 gauge.

[@larrykimmonsjr8041]

How can you fit 1/0 gauge cable through that sensor 😂😂😂😂😂

[@AnthonyJ350]

Not sure, aftermarket or modified clamp?

[@larrykimmonsjr8041]

I thought you had all the answers 😜😜😜😜😜😜

[@AnthonyJ350]

@@larrykimmonsjr8041 When I purchase a 2018 - 2019 2500HD might, if the heavy duty even has that sensor.

[@heavychevylou3203]

1/0 fits thru the sensor. That’s the last size that you can fit. Any bigger and gonna have to get a bigger sensor, if they have it

[@MainsOnPointAerials]

I got a 1/0 cable through it

[@chrisluce63]

I have my 2016 away to a friend. Worst POS I’ve ever had

[@AnthonyJ350]

Thanks for sharing!

[@ralphhernandez8189]

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[@AnthonyJ350]

Thanks for watching!