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In a vehicle, it is the electrical strap that connects the engine to the rest of the car. The purpose is to make sure all electrical devices have a good electrical connection and to prevent static in the radio.
In appliances it is a wire that connect the appliance to a permanent grounding device. The purpose is to prevent injury to the people who might touch the appliance.
In a vehicle an earth ground strap is also a strap that drains static electricity off the car to the ground. They prevent painful static shocks when exiting the vehicle and eliminate electrostatic discharge ESD responsible for fire at gas stations.
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How do you get access Engine ground Strap?
Is there a bolt on engine ground strap
Where is the ground strap on a 1995 Ford Ranger?
The ground strap is the battery cable that connects from the negative battery post to ground, usually the chassis.
Why is a ground strap necessary safety feature when transferring fuel?
The ground strap prevents static electricity causing a spark, which could cause a fire.
Where is the ground strap located on a 98 aurora?
On the engine block.
Where does the Ground strap go from the block?
There are 3 different grounds. Engine to body ground. Engine to frame ground. Engine to battery ground.
Broken wire in wheel well of PT Cruiser what is it for?
Its a ground strap
When you remove your horse's saddle you have to Place the strap on the saddle to transport it Place the saddle on the ground or Pull up the stirrups?
AnswerPlace the strap on the saddle to transport it.
How do you replace ground strap for 2000 silverado?
Unbolt it and buy a new one
What is a ground strap and where would it be located on a 1993 Chevy Silverado truck?
Ground strap on most Chevy engines is on the rear of the passengers side head , goes to the fire wall under heater hoses then to tne frame of the truck
What is the mesh wire that goes from the lower back of engine on the passenger side to frame it is torn on my car so does not connect to anything?
It is a ground strap to ground the engine block to the frame. a broken ground strap could result in improper electrical grounding for ignition and other electrical parts
95 VW no spark?
Check plug wires, distributor, coil, and ground strap.
Location ground strap 1997 Chevy blazer 4.3 Vortec?
The ground strap on a 1997 Chevy Blazer 4.3 Vortec is located along the bottom of the engine near the frame. It ensures that electricity flows properly through the entire vehicle.
