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Old Jul 8, 2008 | 10:47 AM
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Yeah, I figured that was it since I could never get the green light. Just can't figure out why. I tried the marked ground point as well as other obvious ground points like bolts. Not a big deal. I got it figured out. Just wondered if anyone else had ever had the same situation.
Old Jul 8, 2008 | 11:21 AM
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In Texas when we can't get a good ground, we use our belt buckles.
Old Jul 8, 2008 | 01:43 PM
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I used to live in Dallas... Plano actually. Had this very cool 'bull rider'. Not earned of course, just bought. I'm a country singer, not a rodeo cowboy! haha
Old Jul 9, 2008 | 01:12 AM
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Ok back to your problem... is there a bare stud/bolt on the radiator support... on the engine side... under a slight lip... hard to see if you are looking straight down... infront of the coil cover about 6 or 8 inches... it s on my 2006 and seems to be a good ground.
Old Jul 9, 2008 | 01:36 AM
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i am going to start detailing redflyr for a chevy show this week end... i ll try and take a pic while i am under the hood
Old Jul 9, 2008 | 09:52 AM
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I appreciate that. I honestly haven't had time to look. But if there is a better grounding point up there, it is a lot easier than getting to the battery.
Old Jul 9, 2008 | 10:04 AM
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Old Jul 9, 2008 | 10:16 AM
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Originally Posted by Songman
I appreciate that. I honestly haven't had time to look. But if there is a better grounding point up there, it is a lot easier than getting to the battery.

if you put the ground cable on the stud at the back of the fuse box... you will get a spark... a big spark... and then you steering won t work
Old Jul 9, 2008 | 11:04 AM
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if you put the ground cable on the stud at the back of the fuse box... you will get a spark... a big spark... and then you steering won t work
And what makes you think I didn't know that one? Short answer please.
Old Jul 9, 2008 | 03:53 PM
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