Electrical Problems

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Turbo Saleen

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Apr 27, 2004

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• Apr 27, 2004

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Hey guys, I had my battery relocated to my trunk. Lately I've been having probs with it starting. So I bought a battery and it still did the same ****. Barely turned the car over. Is the starter taking a dump? The battery is grounded to the body in the trunk, should I ground it someplace else? I've been push starting the car ever since. Where and what should I check first?
Thanks guys.

 

damacman

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Apr 28, 2004

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• Apr 28, 2004

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You should absolutely ground the battery someplace else. Run the ground wire through one of the drain plugs in the trunk and connect it solidly to the uni-body frame. Grind the paint off the spot you choose. This should help solve your problem.

 

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Turbo Saleen

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• Apr 28, 2004

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Thanks, I will try it this weekend. It's grounded to where the spare tire is right now. Thanks

 

Carl

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Apr 28, 2004

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• Apr 28, 2004

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Definitaly find a new ground, and be very careful that your are not overheating your wiring now. If your are introducing alot of resistance into the wiring, heat is the end result.

 

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Turbo Saleen

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Apr 29, 2004

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• Apr 29, 2004

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Ok after a lil more research. I found out that when I turn the key all the way it turns over and stops, but when I only turn it half way it turns over and starts. Any ideas?

 

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Turbo Saleen

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May 6, 2004

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• May 6, 2004

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anymore ideas? Is there any testers I can get to help me out?