what is this wire
Racer
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From: Marianna Fl
The large braided wire is a ground strap, they are needed for good clean power in your electrical system. The black wire is a shady example of how not to ground something. Treace the small wire back to its origin and see what its too. If it is needed ground it to the end of the ground strap with an O-ring connector and a wire brush.
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Melting Slicks
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From: New Port Richey FL
The large braided wire is a ground strap, they are needed for good clean power in your electrical system. The black wire is a shady example of how not to ground something. Treace the small wire back to its origin and see what its too. If it is needed ground it to the end of the ground strap with an O-ring connector and a wire brush.
Trace the unknown back it may be a Redundant Ground from a General/other Application Antenna.
Pro
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From: Lenoir City TN
Burning Brakes
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From: Westminster MD
Just did the power antenna on my '96 and can confirm - there are wires coming from the antenna that just dead-end -- the one in the fender well is attached to a small xmas tree type clip that goes into the frame to hold it in place.
Team Owner
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From a later FSM:
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