A "ground" is simply the point on the body where negative electrons
continue their trip back to the battery's negative terminal. Most of the
wires in your van carry positive electrons, flowing away from the battery,
through various lamps and gizmos, the remnants seeking to return to the
battery. They make their return, primarily through the metal body of the
vehicle, saving the manufacturer the needless cost of placing two wires,
and offering some other lesser benefits.

The "Star Grounds" are simple clusters of 5-10 grounds all at one point on
the body. The terminals and wires radiate from a central screw point, so it
resembles a star. They are no more important than any other grounds. They
are ALL important.

G. Matthew Bulley
Bulley-Hewlett
Corporate Communications Counselors
www.bulley-hewlett.com
Cary, NC USA
888.468.4880 tollfree

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-----Original Message-----
From:   Woody Halsey [SMTP:WoodyHalsey@COMPUSERVE.COM]
Sent:   Saturday, December 18, 1999 4:03 AM
To:     vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject:        star grounds

Dear List,

A recent post mentioned the "star grounds" under the dash. They sound
important! Can anyone tell me what and where they are?

Thanks,

Woody