snipped ------- Problem is I cannot seem to find a place where it may have been attached to. It is bolted to the engine but I haven't a clue where else it goes. Can anyone assist? end snipped --------

Hi,

I just removed my Air Conditioner Compressor, and right beneath it was that braided ground strap... corroded and green and basically made of dust. It disentigrated when I touched it.

I had been in the process of troubleshooting erratic idle and no-start (until waiting 30min or so) when I stopped to refuel.

Anyway, long story short, this is an ultra important ground apparently (as I later learned from many list members). I went a bit crazy and bought about 2.5 feet of the fattest Monster Cable I could find (likme 1/2 inch) and attached fasteners, and replaced the ground from the top of the engine (drivers side) over to the chassis. There are several other cables there which are using the same chassis ground screw... as well as a ground screw right behind it on the chassis with even more.

Apparently the ECU really needs this ground, and if it does not have it, it goes into "emergency mode" and sends a really ugly signal to the engine, resulting in a rich mixture, like 5 mpg, and fast idle (among other strange symptoms).

While you are at it... I would also suggest replacing the tranny to frame ground, and checking all others too!

Have fun!

RSF

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