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Old Oct 2, 2003 | 12:42 PM
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Need a ground for a CD changer in the Passenger side dry well. Got a black wire in that mass of wires in the driver side well. Is black used for ground exclusively???????
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Old Oct 2, 2003 | 12:54 PM
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Not always. It would be best to check it with an ohm meter.
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Get a volt meter and locate a 5 or 12 volt line, usually red or yellow and measure with volt meter with chassis as ground. Then measure across your black wire and see if you can the same voltage.
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can't bet on that one...

I think GM electrical engineers are colour blind.
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Thought about it, decided to do what I should have in the first place, Run a ground wire from my radio. Have to take the moulding and all loose, but feel a whole lot better about it. Thank you all who took time of your very busy schedules to help this 'Ol Man. HAVE A GREAT DAY!!! :flag


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