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broke a ground post
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Heel & Toe
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broke a ground post
I have a 97 coupe. I was cleaning the ground post and snapped the post by the passenger side headlight. Any suggestions on how to replace or repair it. It looks like a copper post. Does it have to be welded or can I drill a hole and use a self tapping screw to replace it. Any help would be appreciated.
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Not a fan of using self tapping screws for electrical connections. I would drill a hole and use a long screw in from the bottom area and
one nut to attach to the frame. Then use another nut to attach the ground wire. Use stainless or brass hardware to prevent rusting.
one nut to attach to the frame. Then use another nut to attach the ground wire. Use stainless or brass hardware to prevent rusting.
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The OP asked if it was possible and that answer is yes.
One drawback to your way is you need access to the bottom side, and space to fit the screw in from that side. Then a nut on the top, and another nut to hold your grounding hardware. The very definition of project creep.
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I agree in principle that there is always a better way.
The OP asked if it was possible and that answer is yes.
One drawback to your way is you need access to the bottom side, and space to fit the screw in from that side. Then a nut on the top, and another nut to hold your grounding hardware. The very definition of project creep.
Don't let perfect be the enemy of good.
The OP asked if it was possible and that answer is yes.
One drawback to your way is you need access to the bottom side, and space to fit the screw in from that side. Then a nut on the top, and another nut to hold your grounding hardware. The very definition of project creep.
Don't let perfect be the enemy of good.
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Heel & Toe
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I appreciate the suggestions, all seem like they will work. Drilling a hole and putting a screw in from the bottom and using a nut to secure it and another nut to ground it does seem like a good option, however getting a screw in from the bottom is difficult, very little room. I'm going to try a self tapping screw, if it doesn't work I can always remove it and use the drilled hole the use the screw and nut process. Thanks for the input.
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I used the self tapping screw for the time being, it seems strong and tight. I'm having an issue with my a/c, heat control panel, it shut off about a month ago while driving and comes back on and turns off again. I've cleaned the grounds under the hood hoping that was the problem, it was not ,I'm trying to check for a loose wire next. Basically I'm trying to trouble shoot what the problem is by process of elimination. Has anyone run into this problem.
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I used the self tapping screw for the time being, it seems strong and tight. I'm having an issue with my a/c, heat control panel, it shut off about a month ago while driving and comes back on and turns off again. I've cleaned the grounds under the hood hoping that was the problem, it was not ,I'm trying to check for a loose wire next. Basically I'm trying to trouble shoot what the problem is by process of elimination. Has anyone run into this problem.
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Everything was working fine, a/c ,heat, front and rear defrost, temp, speed, everything, no problems. The display went right on and everything worked. Suddenly while driving with the a/c on it just went out the display went out and wouldn't turn back on. Suddenly the display lit up again and it began working again, I shut it off and it wouldn't turn on again. The check engine light then went on. Now it will randomly go on and shut off. I haven't any control over it. I was thinking either a bad ground or a loose wire. I ran a diagnostic check and six codes came up. I find it hard to believe all six things went at once. I'm baffled.
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Have you looked under your battery tray to see if the electrical box under there has corrosion from a leaky battery years ago?
A test light on the power pin in the connector should tell you if it has a good ground.
A test light on the power pin in the connector should tell you if it has a good ground.
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Repair stripped radiator shroud nut?
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Moving this to C5 Tech for more discussion.