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Ground issue??

Old 04-30-2014, 03:42 PM
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Hi, I have a 94 civic sedan with a gsr swap. The problem I am having is I relocated the battery in the trunk. Well I have power to the car but I have lights on in the dash. Keep in mind I haven't stuck the keys in yet. I have a srs, brake, trunk. But when I put the car into the on position there's no check light or any other lights come on. I also when I try to ground the chassis to the motor or whatever I get a lot of sparks. Also my fan stays on constant and my fuel pump doesn't cut on and it's a brand new 255. Please I'm trying to get this car on the road ASAP any help would be kind. Thanks
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Old 04-30-2014, 03:43 PM
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Check the trans ground, and the thermostat grounds.
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Old 04-30-2014, 03:48 PM
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There on but when I try to hook my positive wire on the battery it shootin sparks
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Old 04-30-2014, 04:03 PM
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Means you have electrical interference. Does it keep sparking even if you leave the terminal on?
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Old 04-30-2014, 06:20 PM
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So everything was working before you moved the battery to the trunk? Somehow I don't think this has anything to do with the battery relocation.
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Old 04-30-2014, 06:58 PM
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Why are you relocating the battery in a 20 year old shitbox car?

You started the project, now it seems like you have a LOT of wires to chace.
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Default Re: Ground issue??

Maybe the power wire you extended has its insulation damaged and is grounding itself out? Did you use a single run of wire from the fusebox to the battery?
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Default Re: Ground issue??

Originally Posted by Mirrorimg
Maybe the power wire you extended has its insulation damaged and is grounding itself out? Did you use a single run of wire from the fusebox to the battery?
Was thinking the same. Damaged insulation. O.p put your damn battery back underneath the hood and leave it there
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