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From: Michael Kimball <kimballmk@gmail.com>
Date: Sat, Apr 18, 2015 at 10:50 AM
Subject: Re: Battery ground
To: Stacy Schneider <vwcrewman@comcast.net>

all this I know just easier to ask the fine folks in the group.

On Sat, Apr 18, 2015 at 10:20 AM, Stacy Schneider <vwcrewman@comcast.net>
wrote:

>   This is time for a learning lesson in DC Electricity. Find the battery
> under the back of the front seat and open the cover ,there are 2 posts on
> the battery one is marked (+) and may have red nearby ,the other post is
> marked (-) and has black nearby now follow each wire as far as you can
> until it bolts to the body. The one that bolts to the body is ground. This
> is a simple test and will always tell for sure if your car Neg or Pos
> ground.
>      Not trying to be a smart ass just trying help the OP understand how to
> understand what he is looking at.
>
>
>                                                            Stacy
>
> On Sat, Apr 18, 2015 at 7:29 AM, Jack Reynaert <jack007@comcast.net>
> wrote:
>
> > The Ground on ALL Vanagons is negative.
> > Be sure to remove the ground strap from the chasse and clean well with a
> > wire brush, and use Di-Electric grease before reconnecting.
> > A good ground is critical for optimal performance.
> > Also, check other ground straps by transmission, starter etc. do the
> same.
> > Inspect ALL positive wires for any nicks, since corrosion can get inside
> > the wire, causing resistance and improper signals from sensors to ECU.
> > A good idea to do this especially when a vehicle is stored outside in the
> > elements.
> >
> > Following these procedures will help insure a "positive" experience when
> > you venture out.
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf
> > Of Michael Kimball
> > Sent: Saturday, April 18, 2015 9:39 AM
> > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> > Subject: Battery ground
> >
> > Does the 87 Vanagon have a positive ground elec. system
> >
>
>
>
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