Where do you run the ground in a Jeep Cherokee?
Run one to the rear, two to the dash area (if you have a lot of accessories), and one to the front. Each individual ground can be routed to a central location and all of the components in that general area can be grounded to it.
What to do if your electrical outlet has no grounding wire?
If you live in an older home, and your outlets have no ground wire, your panel may not be grounded. In that case, the best course of action — although an expensive one — is to upgrade your panel.
Can a ground wire be connected to an electrical box?
It doesn’t provide grounding, and although you know it isn’t grounded, someone else might not and could be injured as a result. Don’t ground to the electrical box. Connecting the ground wire to a metal electrical box will energize the box in the event of a short circuit.
What kind of ground strap do I need for my car?
One of the best things you can do to help ensure a properly grounded vehicle is to replace or add an engine-to-chassis ground strap; Taylor makes a nice four-gauge, braided stainless steel strap ideal for most vehicles.
Where does the ground strap go on a jeep Pentastar?
2012 Overland with the Pentastar. Yesterday, under the hood, I found a ground strap on the passenger side that came loose. One side is bolted to the frame, but I don’t see where the other end is supposed to go. There’s some auxiliary relays behind the main power box above and possibly within reach.
How big should a ground strap be on a jeep?
Because of the location and angle not easy to get back on. The post though, is slightly tapered and may take a nut of the right size and self-thread on. 1/4″ is too small and 5/16″ too big, so I’ll try a 7mm, and use that with a ring terminal. I found the same broken ground on my 2012.
Where are the ground points on a Jeep Cherokee?
Note that some of these are ‘add-on’ ground points! The factory wimped out and only used the harness and a braided ground strap located on the rear, driver’s side of the head that then attaches to the firewall. If someone removes this ground strap (or it goes bad) then you will end up with all kinds of bizarre electrical and engine issues!
Where to get ground cable for Jeep Cherokee?
Go down to your local auto parts store and pick up a generic, pre-made battery ground cable that has an ‘eye’ on both ends. Attach this at the shown mounting bolt for the dipstick tube and then connect it directly to the frame / front chassis. (There are a couple of good locations – you’ll have to crawl under and see for yourself!)
What should I do if my fuel pump is not grounding?
If the ignition system is equipped with a distributor, you can disconnect the high tension cable from the distributor cap and ground it to the engine (bolt or bracket) using a jumper wire. On other systems, you can remove the fuel pump fuse.
What causes bad ground connections on a car?
When checking ground connections, make sure the terminals attach to a non-painted surface. You want to connect to bare metal. Paint, corrosion, greasy surfaces, frayed or broken wires, and loose connections are the main cause of bad automotive grounds.
What should I ground my starter motor with?
This will insure the correct ground path to the starter motor. Ground the engine block to the frame with a heavy ground wire or cable, making sure that both connections are clean, tight, and metal to metal.