Random car gremlin

Jinxx

I’m just wondering ... if I have a power wire touching somewhere why wouldn’t it blow the fuses ... and if I have a ground wire loose why would I have current in the frame ...

jchammond

Don't forget the starter lug; could be making contact with your boost pipes

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Jinxx

I did check that ... looked like it had clearance ... the short that was causing the dash to die I found ... it was the power steering metal line hitting the frame each time it would ark ... I stopped that from happening but now I’m wondering how my frame has a current in it ... seems like if a power wire was hitting somewhere it would be random ... but with the car off I touched the frame and the power steering line and it arked ... so it seems it has a steady current in it from the battery..... but it isn’t blowing fuses or burning wires .... and if there was a loose ground , wouldn’t it just stop working ... I know I’m missing something in my head

jchammond

a loose or poor ground would backfeed & potentially cause this. Disconnect ground from battery & ensure all of you + connections are good....then before re-connecting - to battery,,,inspect other end & where it goes. Should be grounded good to engine & chassis....does not hurt to add additional ground leads.

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jchammond

You may have to get out a DVOM & ck continuity in your cables.....watch for a spark when hooking ground lead back up/as something could be shorting or drawing too many amps.

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jchammond

I work in Columbia & may be available to help this weekend,,,unsure my exact hours yet...but flying out of state the following weekend.
It really shouldn't be hard to find.

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Jinxx

That might be a idea .. I’ll supply the beer and food lol ... I’m gonna try to get in there Friday but if i can’t find anything I’ll be in there Saturday too ... trying to get it done before turkey day