91 convertible grounds
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91 convertible grounds
Hi guys,
I'm slowly working my way through the list of issues on my car. Working on the popper/solenoid for the convertible hatch right now. Iv'e got power to the connector for both sides, but i have no ground. I verified with a volt meter and a long jumper that there's no continuity from what should be the ground to the battery. the PO swapped engines, so i have no idea what he left off on this. Where would the ground for this be attached? Engine, bellhousing (auto trans)..? Cig lighter has no ground, bose radio turns on/off no sound and antenna stuck down too. I have the FSM, but i can't locate where it says the grounds attach. lol
Thanks
Don
I'm slowly working my way through the list of issues on my car. Working on the popper/solenoid for the convertible hatch right now. Iv'e got power to the connector for both sides, but i have no ground. I verified with a volt meter and a long jumper that there's no continuity from what should be the ground to the battery. the PO swapped engines, so i have no idea what he left off on this. Where would the ground for this be attached? Engine, bellhousing (auto trans)..? Cig lighter has no ground, bose radio turns on/off no sound and antenna stuck down too. I have the FSM, but i can't locate where it says the grounds attach. lol
Thanks
Don
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Hi guys,
I'm slowly working my way through the list of issues on my car. Working on the popper/solenoid for the convertible hatch right now. Iv'e got power to the connector for both sides, but i have no ground. I verified with a volt meter and a long jumper that there's no continuity from what should be the ground to the battery. the PO swapped engines, so i have no idea what he left off on this. Where would the ground for this be attached? Engine, bellhousing (auto trans)..? Cig lighter has no ground, bose radio turns on/off no sound and antenna stuck down too. I have the FSM, but i can't locate where it says the grounds attach. lol
Thanks
Don
I'm slowly working my way through the list of issues on my car. Working on the popper/solenoid for the convertible hatch right now. Iv'e got power to the connector for both sides, but i have no ground. I verified with a volt meter and a long jumper that there's no continuity from what should be the ground to the battery. the PO swapped engines, so i have no idea what he left off on this. Where would the ground for this be attached? Engine, bellhousing (auto trans)..? Cig lighter has no ground, bose radio turns on/off no sound and antenna stuck down too. I have the FSM, but i can't locate where it says the grounds attach. lol
Thanks
Don
Roof I'd think at 8A-121-0 and information on pages following.
For most components there's also diagnostic charts following the components. For operation of solenoids etc related to top there's maybe 6 - 8 pages. Depends on year I believe.
Get familiar with the 8A-201 & the 8A-202 section of the FSM - they're likely the most useful sections of the FSM for a DIY guy!
Is your FSM the "books" or a CD .pdf?
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The page(s) following the diagrams in the FSM give the location of all related connectors, grounds, splices etc. Check for each component that you believe you've got ground issues with.
Roof I'd think at 8A-121-0 and information on pages following.
For most components there's also diagnostic charts following the components. For operation of solenoids etc related to top there's maybe 6 - 8 pages. Depends on year I believe.
Get familiar with the 8A-201 & the 8A-202 section of the FSM - they're likely the most useful sections of the FSM for a DIY guy!
Is your FSM the "books" or a CD .pdf?
Roof I'd think at 8A-121-0 and information on pages following.
For most components there's also diagnostic charts following the components. For operation of solenoids etc related to top there's maybe 6 - 8 pages. Depends on year I believe.
Get familiar with the 8A-201 & the 8A-202 section of the FSM - they're likely the most useful sections of the FSM for a DIY guy!
Is your FSM the "books" or a CD .pdf?
Thanks, i'm getting intimate with the "electrical" FSM section 8. ive got a book or two.
thanks
don
