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orange ground wire????

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On the back firewall of the 5.0 fox where does the orange ground wire supposed to hook up ??? What is the purpose, what will car do without it?
 

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motocrossed733 said:
On the back firewall of the 5.0 fox where does the orange ground wire supposed to hook up ??? What is the purpose, what will car do without it?
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I believe that is your HEGO 02 ground wire with a ring terminal attached to the back of the head

Without it your eec wont adjust the fuel at part throttle

Not used at WOT
 
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