Ground strap location

[JOHNGAAA1]

The factory mount for the tail light harness is actually on the back of the trailer hitch. There is a nylon pin on the back of the connector and a hole in the hitch to insert it into.

 

[Caman96]

But there is a ground strap to frame back there as I’ve already replaced mine.

 

[Kandy1997]

So I finally got around to the ground straps. Did a through job of cleaning all the contacts. Charged my battery up. It did nothing. I'm getting no power to ignition, windows, etc. Any thoughts as to what I should check tomorrow? I'm definitely going to start with the fuse box

 

[Kandy1997]

Oh yes, its a 1997 Chevy Silverado Z71 k1500 with 350 and 4L60E trans

 

[Kandy1997]

There’s one at the back of the passenger side head.

I got that one done, and the frame to firewall ground it shares a bolt with. I'm about to change my battery cables and am not sure where the ground off the starter is running to. You've been a big help

 

[Kandy1997]

But there is a ground strap to frame back there as I’ve already replaced mine.

Do you know where the ground coming off the starter runs to? I'm about to replace the battery cables, and noticed there was one on the bolt the positive battery cable runs to. Thanks

 

[east302]

It’ll only have two - one to battery positive and the smaller one from the starter relay. Unless someone rigged something up?

 

[Kandy1997]

It’ll only have two - one to battery positive and the smaller one from the starter relay. Unless someone rigged something up?

I'll find out tomorrow morning when I get in there. Thx, and I'll post what I find.

 

[Kandy1997]

Got the old battery cables out and the new ones in. She fired right up. I did suddenly stall after about a half mile. Put the check battery light on and wouldn't turn the starter. I wiggled the battery cable and it gave a weak start and drove home no problems. I'll tighten the battery cable terminals and see if that solves it

 

[JOHNGAAA1]

Clean up the screw in terminals or replace them. They do not look too good. The metal is soft and they wear easily. Also if there are 2 leads on the positive, make sure you have the correct spacer.