ground for alarm
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Forum Name: Car Security and Convenience
Forum Discription: Car Alarms, Keyless Entries, Remote Starters, Immobilizer Bypasses, Sensors, Door Locks, Window Modules, Heated Mirrors, Heated Seats, etc.
URL: https://www.the12volt.com/installbay/forum_posts.asp?tid=88017
Printed Date: May 01, 2024 at 11:42 PM
Topic: ground for alarm
Posted By: ihkili18
Subject: ground for alarm
Date Posted: December 29, 2006 at 9:12 PM
hey guys where do most of you get ground for your alarms and any relays which need a ground.
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Posted By: ihkili18
Date Posted: December 29, 2006 at 9:46 PM
Do you use a factory bolt or use your own screw or do you just tap into a factory ground wire? thanx
Posted By: chris354
Date Posted: December 30, 2006 at 11:19 AM
I always go to the kick panel area and scrape a spot down to bare metal then screw the grounds there.
Posted By: Mike M2
Date Posted: December 30, 2006 at 1:09 PM
It depends on the car. I like to use factory ground wires when i can, usually from the door harness. On Toyota, it's WHITE/ black, Nissan- black, most Fords-BLACK/ blue. If not, i will use a factory 10mm bolt....
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Mike M2
Tech Manager
CS Dealer Services
Posted By: ihkili18
Date Posted: December 30, 2006 at 2:45 PM
thanx
Posted By: splaudio
Date Posted: December 30, 2006 at 4:04 PM
i normally use a factory bolt that is close. the shorter the ground always the better. make sure to test for ground though. some sub dash pannels are metal but just have small spot welds or are attached to plastic. use a test light for testing for ground this will tell u if it is good a dmm will pick up even a weak ground...
Posted By: tbone587
Date Posted: December 30, 2006 at 11:10 PM
I usually run the gronud to kick panel, scrape off paint, and screw in with self tap screw and star washer.. Sometimes ill throw a few screws around the ring terminal so it cant possibly come loose
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