Bad Ground Connection On Cars-Meaning,Symptoms, Diagnosing and Solving The Problem

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Despair Repair

Despair Repair

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Content of this video:
00:00 Intro
00:35 What is a ground connection?
01:19 Symptoms of a bad ground connection-heavy cranking
02:01 Low alternator voltage
02:32 Flickering headlights
02:53 Car will crank but will not start
03:16 Electronic glitches
04:32 How to find the problem-use a multimeter
06:42 Visual inspection of the connections
09:11 Use a jumper cable
10:26 Solutions to a bad ground connection problem
12:20 Recap
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A bad ground connection is one of the most overseen and neglected electrical car problems.
Although it's very simple to fix in most cases, some symptoms mimic more serious car problems (a weak car battery, bad starter, bad alternator, faulty electric or electronic components, or else).
This often leads to unneeded and sometimes very expensive repairs that solve nothing.
So before you go and spend a significant amount of money and time, take a look at this video tutorial. It may prevent this and perhaps help solve the bad ground connection problem yourself.
You can also read our illustrated articles on the same topic by clicking here:
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@joe2thesequel
@joe2thesequel 2 жыл бұрын
The jumper cable test worked for my 30 year old truck. I had no power inside the truck except the cab light. I was about to buy a new battery even though mine tested 12.6 volts. I turned the key on and hooked up one side of the jumper cables from the negative battery to the fender and everything came on inside. I cleaned the negative battery cable at the alternator. 5 minute fix after watching the video. Thank You so much!!!
@activatedcarbon158
@activatedcarbon158 11 ай бұрын
Not to get too far into the weeds of esotericism, but grounding your barefeet to the earth can create stability and homeostasis in the body as well. My 2015 Charger was having no crank issues and just as you correctly stated, it could be a faulty ground game or “Bad Earth” connection issue..Everyone should buy a multimeter and self jump battery capacity for a good educational DIY experience. Remember cars and computers are mimicking our internal human electrical system. Thanks for this..
@conswelob
@conswelob 2 жыл бұрын
Out of all the videos here on KZbin about checking the ground connections, I actually understood what to do. Thank you for making it easy to understand. Have a blessed day.
@DespairRepair
@DespairRepair 2 жыл бұрын
You're welcome and thanks for watching!
@Heylo7
@Heylo7 4 ай бұрын
​@@DespairRepair So how do I test the 2007 Audi Q7 with battery being not under the hood. It's under driver seat inside vehicle. How am I to test ground using your method explain here with the multimeter?
@DespairRepair
@DespairRepair 4 ай бұрын
@@Heylo7 hi and thanks for watching! Do you have remote battery connections under the hood? Also, what do you want to test? Is the engine grounded, the body, or else?
@Heylo7
@Heylo7 4 ай бұрын
@@DespairRepair yes I have positive connection and the ground connection posts to under hood driver side of the engine bay. I want to test for ground. Using your method from what I watched in your video here. My multimeter is a cen-tech cm300 and the dials numbering on it start at 60 600 6000 etc it's not the one which let's you set multimeter to say 20 200 2000 etc mines not like that.
@DespairRepair
@DespairRepair 4 ай бұрын
@@Heylo7 what's the problem and why are you testing?
@sherardhubbert7575
@sherardhubbert7575 Жыл бұрын
very helpful video! thanks. had alternator low voltage charging and also heavy cranking! In the process of trying to find the bad ground but the video certainly points me in the right direction. thanks!
@NonprofitWrench
@NonprofitWrench 2 жыл бұрын
Good video! The jumper cable method is pretty fast. Idk about newer cars but I've also heard of people creating an additional ground on older vehicles. I suppose for a ground diagnoses in conjunction with a certain ground not easily accessible or the area of ground conection is simply too oxidized. May as well check out the condition of the positive cable while you're poking around. My truck has a slow start, takes an extra crank, bit of a lope. Charging system/battery is good, might just replace the battery cables for the heck of it, see what happens. Its 220,000 miles and a decent amount of corrosion akl along the inside of the cable. So even it doesnt solve my problem, I feel compelled to do it. Come check me out.
@Ridestereo765
@Ridestereo765 2 жыл бұрын
Finally someone that breaks it down in a simple form, I've been having some issues with my Jetta. Pretty sure it's a bad ground connection or ECM. This video helped me understand how everything goes together and how to use a multimeter as well.
@DespairRepair
@DespairRepair 2 жыл бұрын
Hi Dwayne, thanks for watching and for the nice comment. Glad if the video helped, we try our best to simplify. By the way, admire the skateboard skills :-)
@jeffersonnoel4453
@jeffersonnoel4453 2 жыл бұрын
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@jdmcapo5826
@jdmcapo5826 8 ай бұрын
Did you replace the ground?
@tiko4621
@tiko4621 8 ай бұрын
Lemme guess. Mk4 vw
@Ultrainstinct81633
@Ultrainstinct81633 8 ай бұрын
Updates lol?
@maitrejohn
@maitrejohn 2 жыл бұрын
I think my car might have a bad ground connection, I will definitely follow these steps. I am very impressed by the way you explained everything, you made it so simple to understand and easy to follow. Thank you very much.
@DespairRepair
@DespairRepair 2 жыл бұрын
You're welcome, thanks for watching and for the kind words 🙂
@Jvinson122
@Jvinson122 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! I actually understood what to do! Very informative and kept it simple! Thanks again!
@DespairRepair
@DespairRepair 3 жыл бұрын
Hi Jessica! You're welcome, glad the video helped, and thanks for the nice comment! :-)
@SuperDirtyred1
@SuperDirtyred1 2 жыл бұрын
This guy could be a Stunt Double for Kris Kelly on Bering Sea Gold.
@mohamedal-ismaili8213
@mohamedal-ismaili8213 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the informative video. After a flood, my 2016 Chevrolet Impala LTZ limited had all kinds of problems. I cleaned the gearbox, the radiator and all mechanical parts. I replaced BCM module, climate control module, instrument cluster dash panel and headlight dimmer switch. Car has a weak start and Reverse lights ONLY work with brake lights. I'll use your video to troubleshoot.
@sshekhar2766
@sshekhar2766 3 жыл бұрын
Thank u very much. Highly informative.simple to complex approach.
@Javilon715
@Javilon715 3 ай бұрын
Definitely One of the better videos I’ve seen regarding this bad ground issue. Thank you 🙏
@DespairRepair
@DespairRepair 3 ай бұрын
You're welcome and thank you for watching!
@Greek2Me64
@Greek2Me64 2 жыл бұрын
Replaced FIVE starters (each one lasts maybe a month!) so thanks for this very helpful video, looking for all the ground connections to see if heavy cranking is burning them up due to poor ground. Maranatha
@DespairRepair
@DespairRepair 2 жыл бұрын
Hi, thanks for watching, and glad if the video helped! Hope you solve the problem, a bad ground connection will fry the starter for sure. Check if you have a ground strap from the engine or transmission to the chassis or body.
@morrisfundi1336
@morrisfundi1336 Жыл бұрын
I had the same problem and consulted many mechanics. Some said the problem maybe the battery and others starter. I had it fixed and it's okay.
@elle6510
@elle6510 Жыл бұрын
Thank you sooo much! I don't think I have this problem but the information is sooo useful. It will save hours of looking for an electrical fault... I have similar symptoms to those below, and I think it maybe the alternator, but this information will help eliminate a lot of possibilities! ... And so easy to understand.. I am definitely subscribing 👌
@DespairRepair
@DespairRepair Жыл бұрын
You're welcome, thanks for watching and hope the video helps solve the problem.
@SkyEaglespirit
@SkyEaglespirit 2 жыл бұрын
You helped me, I knew I had a good battery & the alternator was fine. I was told my battery cable was recalled. I'm stuck 400 miles from home, alone & need to get back. I cleaned the one accessable ground connection & haven't had trouble since. Thank you very much for the info. Now my serpentine belt is squealing & I must replace before my trip. I've had one blow before & it busted the water resivour & temp guage.
@DespairRepair
@DespairRepair 2 жыл бұрын
Glad the video helped and thanks for watching!
@mattsmith6828
@mattsmith6828 2 жыл бұрын
awesome video! imo, everyone that drives a vehicle should know this info. keep up the good work!
@DespairRepair
@DespairRepair 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the nice comment and for watching!
@rizwanmeah7492
@rizwanmeah7492 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for making this video. You have made a very useful video. My MK5 Golf GTI has the exact same symptoms, and is temperamental. I already have a new battery and the alternator is charging as it should. I will give this a try. Thank you my friend.
@DespairRepair
@DespairRepair 2 жыл бұрын
You're welcome, thanks for watching and for the nice comment. 🙂 Hope the video helps and you solve the problem.
@nativearizona1
@nativearizona1 Жыл бұрын
You give a lot of common-sense remedies to car problems, I like the way you present solutions!
@DespairRepair
@DespairRepair Жыл бұрын
Thank you for the kind words and for watching! 🙂
@nextphase7481
@nextphase7481 Жыл бұрын
Very clear and concise review of how to check ground connections. Thanks very much!
@DespairRepair
@DespairRepair Жыл бұрын
You're welcome, thanks for watching and for the kind comment 🙂
@darlaprest6822
@darlaprest6822 3 ай бұрын
Lesson learned. Wished I'd seen it sooner before the new battery. Thanks so much.
@PahaLukki
@PahaLukki Жыл бұрын
Very clear presentation! Thank you.
@georgesadler7830
@georgesadler7830 Жыл бұрын
MR. Despair Repair, thank you for helping me to understand bad ground connections on cars. I am currently restoring a 1986 Toyota Camry Le in Baltimore, Maryland.
@DespairRepair
@DespairRepair Жыл бұрын
You're welcome and glad if the video helped! By the way, very good car, and good luck with the restoration.
@chuckbret644
@chuckbret644 2 жыл бұрын
Very informative,thanks and God bless!
@nonissannogym
@nonissannogym 3 ай бұрын
Thank you. It really was bad grounding wire from body to motor. That voltage meter test solved it. It caused a ton of problem, destroyed charger, fuses, etc. Good channel.
@DespairRepair
@DespairRepair 3 ай бұрын
You're welcome, thanky ou for the kind words and glad if the video helped 🙂
@olenaerhardt7725
@olenaerhardt7725 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for the informative film. Today my husband and me drove to another city like 40-50 miles. After a short stop (~ 20 min) I couldn't start the car: lights came, no crank, then everything goes off. I tried 3-4 times, then husband vent to see what is going on under the hood when I was trying to crank the car. He saws some smoke coming from the positive terminal connection to the battery. The smoke appeared on attempt to crank (it lasted a ~ 1 sec, a little bit of smoke). I wanted to see it as well, so husband was cranking, I saw that smoke, brushed the terminals w/metal wire, but still no crank. We were about to call AAA, but then he tried again and the car started like nothing happened before. We came back home (another ~50 mi). I checked the battery like 1 month ago at NTB place, it was good. The battery is almost 5 years old. On another battery (it went bad on another car), I've head an opinion at Autozone that a battery is not good in 5 years, so I went to see what deals they have at NTB. But at NTB they insured me that there is no need to buy a new battery or have a spare one with the battery I have. May I know your opinion what could cause that smoke. It is obviously overheating, but what causes it?
@DespairRepair
@DespairRepair Жыл бұрын
Hi and thanks for watching! I would again check if the battery clamps are clean (the inner side that connects to the terminals) and that the clamps are properly tightened. Smoke and even sparks can appear if this is the problem. Hope this helps.
@petropete3122
@petropete3122 2 жыл бұрын
Tks for sharing. Nice tip for checking ground on body then engine 👌
@Eurospec73
@Eurospec73 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing this video about checking your grounds, it give me a better understanding of what to do. Also you should also show how to do a resistance ground test with your multi meter, as if your multimeter shows High Resistance values that means you have a ground break somewhere that's another way of doing it.
@DespairRepair
@DespairRepair Жыл бұрын
Hi Steve, thanks for watching and for sharing! You're right that's one more way of showing a bad ground connection.
@taylorskinner6833
@taylorskinner6833 3 жыл бұрын
Great information. Always learning👍🏼
@DespairRepair
@DespairRepair 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@neef68
@neef68 8 ай бұрын
Very informative and well-explained. Thanks for posting!
@DespairRepair
@DespairRepair 8 ай бұрын
You're welcome and thank you for watching!
@mirsadmemic5863
@mirsadmemic5863 Жыл бұрын
Thank you ser wery much. You cover it well.Simle and clean. I've been traying to wach video from other gays But the newer explain all the way as you did. Big thanks again. I think you have a lot people coming to you for fixing there cars wright!
@DespairRepair
@DespairRepair Жыл бұрын
Thank you once more and thanks for watching!
@1506pinkers
@1506pinkers 2 жыл бұрын
An excellent video. It was comprehensive and well explained. Thank you.
@DespairRepair
@DespairRepair Жыл бұрын
Thank you for the kind words and for watching!
@zulmuhamad2299
@zulmuhamad2299 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks. Your video really helps! Easy to understand and well explained. 👍 up from Malaysia 🇲🇾
@DespairRepair
@DespairRepair 2 жыл бұрын
You're welcome and thanks for the nice comment!😀
@PeterStanleypoa
@PeterStanleypoa 10 ай бұрын
Great video, very clear and helpful in not only spitting a problem but how to fix it too.
@DespairRepair
@DespairRepair 10 ай бұрын
Thanks for the kind comment and for watching! 🙂
@juliegregory4718
@juliegregory4718 4 ай бұрын
Big thk you . Straight direct to the point . Easily explained I’m a fan and follower ,
@DespairRepair
@DespairRepair 4 ай бұрын
Thank you for watching and you're welcome :-)
@Steve-le3jq
@Steve-le3jq Жыл бұрын
Great video ! very helpful and very well explained on what is a common problem..... 🙂👍
@DespairRepair
@DespairRepair Жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching and for the kind comment!
@JosephIrizarry-er1uf
@JosephIrizarry-er1uf 8 ай бұрын
Excellent video and easy to follow!! Thanks for sharing 😊
@DespairRepair
@DespairRepair 8 ай бұрын
You're welcome, thank you for the kind words and for watching!
@gpadepedro
@gpadepedro 8 ай бұрын
This video solved my no crank no start totally dead car. The voltage measured on the battery terminal was 12.5 volts, however, when the negative probe was moved a few inches away from the battery negative terminal, the voltage went down to 10 volts. The problem was a rusted and corroded connector on the negative terminal. Thank you for this video. Appreciate it.
@DespairRepair
@DespairRepair 8 ай бұрын
You're welcome very glad that the video helped and thanks for watching! 🙂
@mouszzy9256
@mouszzy9256 4 ай бұрын
I have this problem, did you replace the connector?
@gpadepedro
@gpadepedro 4 ай бұрын
@@mouszzy9256 no. I just cleaned it.
@jamilalbtoosh2196
@jamilalbtoosh2196 Жыл бұрын
كل الشكر والاحترام على مجهودك والمعلومات الجيدة
@Bizzaro500
@Bizzaro500 Жыл бұрын
Thank you! I have this going on right now! Changed out spark plugs, boots, break booster...
@DespairRepair
@DespairRepair Жыл бұрын
You're welcome and good luck with the repair!
@Bizzaro500
@Bizzaro500 Жыл бұрын
@@DespairRepair Thanks, sounds like a lot of people need it from what I'm seeing on the forums!
@DespairRepair
@DespairRepair Жыл бұрын
@@Bizzaro500 probably, a bad ground connection is one of the most overlooked problems but one that can cause a lot of issues, especially with today's electronic systems.
@PureBlo0d10
@PureBlo0d10 Жыл бұрын
Hey thanks for making this vid , my sisters 04 matrix has a dim battery light. I believe it's either a bad ground or the signaling wire is corroded. Thanks for teaching everyone how to test ground quickly! I subscribed and liked haha.
@evalikes
@evalikes 7 ай бұрын
What did the issue end up being? Im having a dim light too
@joenelma5971
@joenelma5971 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you, I have a problem and you solved it right there. Cheers bro..👍
@DespairRepair
@DespairRepair 2 жыл бұрын
You're welcome and glad the video helped :-). Thanks for watching.
@aarzy888
@aarzy888 2 жыл бұрын
The best video for ground problems Iv seen. Thank you
@DespairRepair
@DespairRepair 2 жыл бұрын
You're welcome, thanks for the nice comment and for watching!
@ricardotrujillo5106
@ricardotrujillo5106 Жыл бұрын
Grat video, I did and subscribed, blessings and thanks for sharing your knowledge.
@DespairRepair
@DespairRepair Жыл бұрын
You're welcome and thanks for watching, all the best to you!
@asiimweedward8070
@asiimweedward8070 2 ай бұрын
Thanks alot. You must be a teacher. Be blessed
@DespairRepair
@DespairRepair 2 ай бұрын
Thank you for watching!
@pr4efectus
@pr4efectus 2 жыл бұрын
Incredibly useful video. Thanks a lot!.
@DespairRepair
@DespairRepair 2 жыл бұрын
You're welcome and thanks for watching!
@hugomaritz-hw3wp
@hugomaritz-hw3wp 9 ай бұрын
Thank you! This really helped me in the direction of my problem! Super,!
@DespairRepair
@DespairRepair 9 ай бұрын
You're welcome, glad if the video helped, and thanks for watching!
@chillindylan98
@chillindylan98 2 жыл бұрын
This is a wonderful video! Thanks so much
@DespairRepair
@DespairRepair 2 жыл бұрын
You're welcome and thanks for watching!
@kennymac6376
@kennymac6376 Жыл бұрын
Hi thanks greta video. had nothing but problems with Skoda Fabia Monte Carlo 1.2 TSI . Change Alternator and fitted new battery and still the same. However after watching your video. i checked the ground connections with a multimeter. When the car is running it should around 14.2 volts, im only getting 12.6 on the battery and the ground connection on the bodywork. But when I put the negative lead on the engine metal I get 14.6V. What does this mean? I also cleaned the ground lead.
@dararomanofsky4052
@dararomanofsky4052 Жыл бұрын
Very good information . There was a couple times where I couldn’t see what area you were referring to because you were in the way . Do I. Heck a Cadillac 2913 xts premium the same way?
@seriously1784
@seriously1784 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video, it is very easy to understand and follow.
@DespairRepair
@DespairRepair Жыл бұрын
You're welcome, thanks for the kind words and for watching!
@wyattandwill12
@wyattandwill12 2 жыл бұрын
I didn’t know about the jumper cable trick, I need to try that! I did a head gasket job and had a long period of time where I wasn’t working on it so I can’t figure out so far where two of the (supposedly ground) terminals go. I bought a new battery so if it works after I do that trick then I’ll be able to run it while I’m waiting to find where those wires are supposed to go. Even my OEM shop manual didn’t list those points, maybe they’re in a different area of the manual. Maybe I’ll be able to find a junkyard car I can reference. I was having other issues like my dashboard flickering, being dim, or even spazzing like the needles and the lights, those were likely the ground wires I had touching the engine being sporadic.
@DespairRepair
@DespairRepair 2 жыл бұрын
Hi Wyatt and thanks for watching! Yeah, it's a good first-aid measure, helped me a lot a couple of times. Most manuals (even the professional ones) don't have these points stated, why I don't know, as they are very important. I would first look at the connection from the battery to the car body and from the body to the transmission or engine. Some cars don't have a ground connection from the body to the engine/transmission, it rather relies on, for instance, the connection made by screws on the engine mounts (which can also cause ground connection problems). Best of luck with the repair!
@jetman1968
@jetman1968 Жыл бұрын
Thank you, you are a good teacher!
@DespairRepair
@DespairRepair Жыл бұрын
You're welcome and thank you for watching 🙂
@StarlightWorkshop0z
@StarlightWorkshop0z 2 жыл бұрын
Geez mate. Where were you yesterday and the night before? Luckily we did end up diagnosing a bad earth. Another symptom of bad earth is the earth lead gets hot when cranking. Thanks for you upload champ.
@DespairRepair
@DespairRepair 2 жыл бұрын
Hi, thank you for watching, and nice to meet you! Yes, that's another common symptom, and thanks for sharing the information. Also, nice KZbin channel, subscribed to it 🙂
@davidmarozzi9781
@davidmarozzi9781 11 ай бұрын
Thanks, that was a great one, you can also add to check ground to ground with the ohm meter function, that can help as well to chase bad/glitchy ground to ground connection, also how to clean those ground spots to make it fully complete, otherwise I really like this really great tutorial, kuddos
@DespairRepair
@DespairRepair 11 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching, for the suggestions, and for the kind words! 🙂
@jepchang
@jepchang 11 ай бұрын
Thanks it so useful to me. My yahama r6 have some firing problems, before i replace stator or ignition coil i better check the ground connection. Coz some days my bike running some day it running bad
@standhd
@standhd Жыл бұрын
What is your take on the big 3/big 4 electrical ground/charge upgrade?
@farhatqureshi8562
@farhatqureshi8562 Жыл бұрын
Very nice and comprehensive.
@DespairRepair
@DespairRepair Жыл бұрын
Hi, thanks for watching and for the kind words :-)
@XMALL
@XMALL 2 ай бұрын
EXCELLENT! Attention to details that mechanics all around don't do. You should consider teaching it. You are quite good my frind! thanks for all your videos !! I have checked your website.. AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! AMAZING !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Be safe!!
@DespairRepair
@DespairRepair 2 ай бұрын
Hi, thanks for watching and for the kind words!
@macsboxingacademycraigavon4231
@macsboxingacademycraigavon4231 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for advice very well explained
@DespairRepair
@DespairRepair Жыл бұрын
You're welcome and thanks for watching!
@Ulove619
@Ulove619 2 жыл бұрын
I have a fuseable link on my pos battery connection & it keeps blowing. This is prolly my issue too huh? Cuz my windows wig out & my key fob don’t work or alarm. Gratitudes my new friend :)
@keronemunsie2893
@keronemunsie2893 2 жыл бұрын
This guy breaks down every details so you can understand
@FatalRevenant
@FatalRevenant Жыл бұрын
Thanks for a very simple to understand explanation. I now know what may be the cause of unexplainable issues with my daughter’s Yaris. She’s already replaced the alternator so hopefully we can find what’s causing the car to be absolutely dead one day and starting the next, it’s totally weird.
@josecazares6094
@josecazares6094 Жыл бұрын
reply
@anoceanaway6194
@anoceanaway6194 5 ай бұрын
I’ve had a bad computer do this
@jefflaird7770
@jefflaird7770 2 жыл бұрын
Great video! Thanks!
@DespairRepair
@DespairRepair 2 жыл бұрын
You're welcome and thanks for the nice comment! 🙂
@veikkonurmiranta624
@veikkonurmiranta624 3 ай бұрын
Good ,clear presentation.👍
@DespairRepair
@DespairRepair 2 ай бұрын
Thank for the kind words and for watching!
@NURsMec
@NURsMec 5 ай бұрын
Nice video. More informative thank you. I just subscribed
@DespairRepair
@DespairRepair 5 ай бұрын
Thank you very much for the kind words and thank you very much for the sub 🙂
@edwinhageman9377
@edwinhageman9377 Жыл бұрын
I have for decades: put a ground wire from battery to the engine and an extra ground wire from the battery to another spot to the body! And the most cold cranking lamps battery in it! And not an cheapest battery/ a good battery which co$t more $money but worth it in WINTER and BEYOND!
@michaell3711
@michaell3711 3 жыл бұрын
Am not electrically incline so am very much grateful for this.
@DespairRepair
@DespairRepair 3 жыл бұрын
Hi, you're welcome, and thanks for watching!
@kerrybracken2903
@kerrybracken2903 Жыл бұрын
Great video man, cheers
@DespairRepair
@DespairRepair Жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching and for the kind words!
@jeffreystroman2811
@jeffreystroman2811 Жыл бұрын
Guru here, be mindful when redesigning (adding wires) to any vehicle. Often voltage drop and or path is used to do interesting things. Like when cranking an 80s ford a brake light bulb test is accomplished on dash bulb (the front rear proportion valve indicator) to many charging systems measuring voltage drop accros a certain length of wire in the ground path to regulate charging current. Bigger is not always better when rewiring one of these type of systems.
@EppingForest304
@EppingForest304 5 ай бұрын
Very helpful video… I found that my negative battery connector was corroded & had a small crack, so I cleaned it with contact cleaner & a wire brush!
@DespairRepair
@DespairRepair 5 ай бұрын
Hi, and thanks for watching! That's the right thing to do.
@petergoldwing3698
@petergoldwing3698 3 ай бұрын
Very informative, Thank you
@DespairRepair
@DespairRepair 3 ай бұрын
You're welcome and thanks for watching and for the kind words!
@user-tk9sy5yz4u
@user-tk9sy5yz4u 2 ай бұрын
Very informative and clear 👍
@DespairRepair
@DespairRepair 2 ай бұрын
Thank you for watching!
@user-lj7jb3uc8e
@user-lj7jb3uc8e 3 ай бұрын
Than you for this wonderfool video ,I think now I can find the ground fault in my car.
@DespairRepair
@DespairRepair 3 ай бұрын
You're welcome and thanks for watching!
@hollywoodactress
@hollywoodactress 5 ай бұрын
Great video. I have an issue with my Octavia which says fuel regulator short to ground on the odb reader. I will check the ground connections this week. Hopefully it is this and an easy fix
@DespairRepair
@DespairRepair 5 ай бұрын
Hi, and thanks for watching! Good luck with the repair and thank you for the kind words🙂
@ChrisLaFey
@ChrisLaFey Жыл бұрын
Hello! Great video. I have a question. If my car battery is in the trunk, would I use an incredibly long extension wire to ground/test the engine block and chassis? Or would I put my positive test lead to the engine fuse box? Thank you
@shirazmahmood8559
@shirazmahmood8559 3 ай бұрын
Use two short cables. One between battery negative to clean .body point in trunk the second between engine bay body to engine.
@saidali614
@saidali614 2 жыл бұрын
Really thanks alot for the very useful video. Question: When doing the bypass jumping cable , should I turn ingention key on or leave it off ? thanks.
@DespairRepair
@DespairRepair 2 жыл бұрын
You're welcome and thanks for watching! It would be better to first turn off the ignition and then connect the cable.
@musondamwenya8748
@musondamwenya8748 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for a good lesson sir.
@DespairRepair
@DespairRepair Жыл бұрын
You're welcome and thanks for watching!
@oliviarocha5126
@oliviarocha5126 3 жыл бұрын
Ok,great content and very clear. I recently installed a new rádio on my car and it's been a bumpy ride since.the radio will shut off and turn back on if i use the ac or sometimes if simple the fan turn on.i was parked yesterday and the whole car shut off,pls let me know what you guys think it is Thank you
@DespairRepair
@DespairRepair 3 жыл бұрын
Hi Tom and thanks for watching! I would check (if you already haven't) the battery terminals for a good connection. Also, try checking the power supply to the radio (+) wire.
@jamarshallah
@jamarshallah 2 жыл бұрын
This video and the comments are helpful. I have a 2007 Chrysler Pacifica the wipers, horn, radio, don’t respond. The voltage, airbag, ABS, parking brake and traction indicators are lit. I’m hoping this is an issue with the wires and them needing to be reground
@DespairRepair
@DespairRepair 2 жыл бұрын
Hi Jamar and thanks for watching! Could be, give it a try. Besides the ground connection, I would check for loose or rusty connections.
@dawnjackson4640
@dawnjackson4640 3 ай бұрын
Was that the issue ? And did you fix it?
@juliustay2541
@juliustay2541 10 ай бұрын
Simplified video. Thank you. My battery light stays on the dashboard for like 2 to 5 minutes after starting the car before going off. Any leads? Battery Voltage is 12.8V. Also I want to believe that there is a separate ground connection between the battery and the gearbox as well.
@fathomgathergood7690
@fathomgathergood7690 8 ай бұрын
Last winter I had a no start due to corrosion inside the battery terminal cable. I'm back to having no start and thanks to this I know it's not that but still don't know why it's not starting.
@DespairRepair
@DespairRepair 8 ай бұрын
Hi, thanks for watching and glad if the video helped
@globalteamwork4light
@globalteamwork4light 9 ай бұрын
nice video. you could have made some diagnosis eg. when the charger wont charge the battery, the ground to the engine is faulty etc. also after cleaning and before refitting - grease the connection with copper paste, to prevent the malfunctioning in the future.
@DespairRepair
@DespairRepair 9 ай бұрын
Hi, and thanks for watching! We've made a video about how to check the alternator charge. You're right about the copper grease. Thanks for sharing.
@zweinhund
@zweinhund Жыл бұрын
Great video thanx !
@DespairRepair
@DespairRepair Жыл бұрын
You're welcome and thanks for watching!
@arod2457
@arod2457 4 ай бұрын
Great informative video.
@DespairRepair
@DespairRepair 4 ай бұрын
Thank you for watching!
@jtg2737
@jtg2737 Жыл бұрын
Damn good video to the point!
@KoolK-jp9dh
@KoolK-jp9dh 4 ай бұрын
Thank you. Well presented. Perhaps in addition provide how to properly and specially clean the connections. What substance to use?
@DespairRepair
@DespairRepair 4 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching! There are various methods, once you get the acid corrosion off the terminals (if there is any) you can use sandpaper, a file or even better a battery terminal cleaner.
@JohnPooley-te9ei
@JohnPooley-te9ei Ай бұрын
Thank u Des
@jejcito777
@jejcito777 Жыл бұрын
Yo you saved me some damn money fr fr bless you dawg 🙏🏼💪🏼👍🏼
@eroltube100
@eroltube100 9 ай бұрын
That is good for understanding ground issue in my car. Thanks 👍
@DespairRepair
@DespairRepair 9 ай бұрын
You're welcome and thank you for the kind words 🙂
@eroltube100
@eroltube100 9 ай бұрын
​@@DespairRepairMy friend I wish you make videos on testing iginication coil, spark plugs, and spark plug wires. I think it will make difference for us. Thanks 👍
@DespairRepair
@DespairRepair 9 ай бұрын
@@eroltube100 thank you for the suggestion, to be honest, it's on the to-do list 🙂
@user-wr1ey3xz7j
@user-wr1ey3xz7j 10 ай бұрын
Good video,an understandable, it help me a lot thanks
@DespairRepair
@DespairRepair 10 ай бұрын
You're welcome and thanks for watching!
@tagminda4565
@tagminda4565 3 ай бұрын
thanks. simple and spot on unlike the other videos who talked and talked like my wife without any substance.
@cirohernandez4073
@cirohernandez4073 2 жыл бұрын
good information. Can you tell me where I install the ground to my Ram Promaster 3500 year 2014? please thank you
@marspluto3382
@marspluto3382 2 жыл бұрын
at the negative battery and any screw on your car body.
@weena1445
@weena1445 2 жыл бұрын
thank's you. your explanation was just nice and easy to understand. it's helped me a lot. thanks
@DespairRepair
@DespairRepair 2 жыл бұрын
You're welcome and thanks for watching
@DIRTYvinnieXD
@DIRTYvinnieXD Жыл бұрын
My rpm drips a little when I press the powerwindow switch is that also bad ground?
@mdshishir5248
@mdshishir5248 Ай бұрын
thanks for information
@DespairRepair
@DespairRepair Ай бұрын
You're welcome and thanks for watching!
@FollowerofJesusChrist858
@FollowerofJesusChrist858 6 күн бұрын
Is there any way of you helping me find out what all grounds I have on a 2011 dodge grand caravan 3.6 L V6
@JohnPooley-te9ei
@JohnPooley-te9ei Ай бұрын
Nice1..Des & thank u
@DespairRepair
@DespairRepair Ай бұрын
You're welcome and thanks for watching!
@JohnPooley-te9ei
@JohnPooley-te9ei Ай бұрын
@DespairRepair I'm learning Des as I've been ripped off by Dick Turpins...only they haven't Worn a Mask lol..I paid the price lol...try not too by the way Des I was thinking of acquiring the Fluke 28 Industrial having read up on the artical which will be more accurate. £778.00 can handle up too 1000 volts & waterproof up to 3meters depth water. Cover all posts Des..what say yourself. Oh I'm also interested in acquiring a good quality soldering kit..only want to buy it once Des could you advise me. Thank u Des..keep the good stuff up.
@IntheBlood67
@IntheBlood67 2 жыл бұрын
Well done!
@DespairRepair
@DespairRepair 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the nice words and thanks for watching!
@Cgtlfa
@Cgtlfa 2 ай бұрын
For the jumper cable method… the red cable goes on a solid body metal right? And is that with the engine
@michaelarthur1632
@michaelarthur1632 11 ай бұрын
Hello. When i put the start buttons the lights come on but doesn't attempt to start af if somethings interfering withe the power can you please lead me into the right direction. Ty
@oxyzonegardening5049
@oxyzonegardening5049 9 күн бұрын
Very good information video
@DespairRepair
@DespairRepair 9 күн бұрын
Thank you for watching!
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