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Electrical grounding help

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Old Aug 6, 2011 | 12:09 PM
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grounding help

Accidently posted the in 1st gen so repostig in the proper spot.

So im in the middle of wiring new gauges and I'm struggling to find a decent ground.Does anyone know of a good place to ground either on passenger or driver side without taking apart everyhing?. Or at least one that requires the least amount of taking apart the dash? Thanks for your help!
 
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Old Aug 6, 2011 | 01:10 PM
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Try a selftapping screw on a conviently placed metal part..as long as it is part of the frame, good to go...an ohm meter can be used to protect verify it is good. Or just find a n item screwed into said metal ...add your wire...tighten down...
 
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Old Aug 6, 2011 | 02:26 PM
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The brown wire on the cigarette lighter goes to ground. It is easily accessed by tipping the console up on one side.

Here are the instructions I used when installing gages,

http://www.mini4fun.info/09_MCa_Gaug...6_Photos..html

Dave
 
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