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Has anyone added an auxilary engine to body ground strap to thier GE8?

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Old 02-23-2022, 12:46 AM
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Has anyone added an auxilary engine to body ground strap to thier GE8?

i know our cars have a few ground wires, but just out of curiosity, has anyone even added an additional engine to chassis ground wire? I have had a significant dimming of the headlights when the cooling fans (more when a/c is on) cycle since new. All of the factory grounds looks good and tight, with no corrosion. Just wondering l
 
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Old 02-23-2022, 06:12 AM
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I think everybody with a GE8 noticed that!
 
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Old 02-23-2022, 08:18 AM
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When I first got my Fit (4 years back) I noticed a slight dimming.
Replaced the 151R mini battery with a 51R full size battery.....haven't noticed the dimming since.
 
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Old 02-23-2022, 12:39 PM
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Weird. I have the 51R battery and the dimming is still there.
 
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Old 02-25-2022, 09:11 AM
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Havent added any ground straps, but superstreet did.
here's the thread I made copying their articles (as intact as possible...) post #3.
HKS Circle Earth grounding kit.
 
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Old 02-25-2022, 10:20 AM
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Originally Posted by Pyts
Havent added any ground straps, but superstreet did.
here's the thread I made copying their articles (as intact as possible...) post #3.
HKS Circle Earth grounding kit.
Those rounding kits don't do anything at all. Especially on new age cars.

Those are just for looks.
 
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Old 02-25-2022, 01:30 PM
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I have a kit that I bought for my old G37 but I never noticed a difference with that car, doubt the Fit would be much different. Probably get more effect from cleaning the grounds.
 
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Old 02-27-2022, 06:26 PM
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Where are the grounds on the car located? ? Any photos? Mine could probably use a cleaning.
 
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Where are the grounds on the car located? ? Any photos? Mine could probably use a cleaning.
Buy yourself an OEM repair manual and go to town.
 
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Old 03-04-2022, 02:30 PM
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I believe there is one on the passenger side engine mount. For the rest, just scan around the perimeter - not that many places to hide.
 
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I upgraded to some good LED lamps, problem solved.

 
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Old 03-06-2022, 10:39 PM
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Note: Here are the ground locations:
 
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