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wiggs
 


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Battery Earth Point ?

Im trying to connect my earth lead from a winch to the battery ...unfortunaltly the earth is just a silly clip ( not like the live which has a tapped 8mm post for you to use Very Happy )

The earth from the battery only goes about 8 inch's straight to the car body ...however it looks like i need to take the fuse box, next to the battery, out to get to it Sad

Is this the best place ?

Should i just connect to any earth point ?

And if so is it best to do this as close as i can to the winch ?

Thanks G4 Gone ...but not forgotten  
Post #18336727th Jul 2007 4:04 pm
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10forcash
 


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The best option is to drill & tap the battery connector... Shocked
Take it to the main earth terminal on the body, the BJB comes out easily, just take out the bolt at the front of it and slide rearwards to release the clips

Don't earth it near the winch mount, firstly it'll corrode and secondly the resistance of steel is higher than that of copper which will lead to volt drop and the winch motor overheating  
Post #18338027th Jul 2007 4:19 pm
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Cheers Ian ...i did take the bolt out of the fuse box ..but i didnt apear to move much ..i will give it another go !! G4 Gone ...but not forgotten  
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All the wires going into it can make it a bit difficult to move out of the slots, though it will move Smile IE - 05 D3 TDV6 HSE - Zambezi Silver
SA - 07 VW Golf TDI - White - Sold!  
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Fu**ing Rain ...every time i go near anything electrical ...the heavens open ...im sure someones watchin me Evil or Very Mad G4 Gone ...but not forgotten  
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