Q: Ground strap firewall to ? Can I cut and put new strap where I can reach

asked by on June 27, 2017

My ground strap from the firewall to the engine block? <~I'm guessing...is burnt n broke so I got new strap, a short strap but the original is long strap. I can't locate let alone reach the unknown end. Can I cut the old and jus leave it hanging? I worry the unattached end could possibly touch and short something out. And also then I could attach The new strap somewhere more accessible, but what could I attach it to? And also do I use the short strap? Or maybe 8 gauge wire? Honestly Im not a fan for lack of knowledge of electrical stuff plus this is a boys job, I'm a girl. So anything electronic scares crap out me. But seems like something I should be able to do I'm jus confused where is good place to reattach and can cut old leave it loose. Thank you so much
My car has an automatic transmission.

There are a number of ways to resolve this issue. The first of which is to trace the wire until you find the other end and replace the wire with the OEM part. You could also try to simply attatch a ring terminal to the end of the strap that broke off and ground it to something metal. Finally, if no electrical issues are present in your vehicle, you may be able to just let it hang with some electrical tape wrapped around it to avoid it coming in contact with anything.

The statements expressed above are only for informational purposes and should be independently verified. Please see our terms of service for more details

Get an instant quote for your car

Our certified mechanics come to you ・Backed by 12-month, 12,000-mile guarantee・Fair and transparent pricing


Experienced Mechanic?

Earn up to $70/hr

What others are asking

What does the charge Warning Light mean?
The charge Warning Light is located on the instrument panel, and will illuminate when your battery is not charging properly. When this light comes on, have your vehicle serviced as soon as possible to avoid having the battery die. Tips...
clutch fluid (oil) run out.
The empty clutch fluid reservoir means the clutch slave cylinder or master cylinder (or both) has failed. It happens due to wear and age. The repair is to replace both the clutch slave cylinder (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/clutch-slave-cylinder-replacement) and clutch master cylinder (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/clutch-master-cylinder-replacement)...
hole in valve over??????/
I an sorry to hand you this news, but a loud boom followed by a stalled engine and smoke is not a very good sign. If the engine failed while low on oil and overheating at the same time, I...
Car wont start jumped it ima brake abs lights all on car dead next morning
When the IMA light is on in the hybrid Honda Civic models, this usually means that the battery pack (not to be confused with the starting battery) is no longer charging properly. This is typically is a part that has...
My Small SUV is squealing while I'm slowing down and I'm not pressing on the brakes.
Hi there. The noise could be the brakes indicator rubbing on the rotors on the front of your vehicle. This is the reminder to have the brakes (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/squealing-noise-from-brakes-inspection) replaced. If the brakes are new or have lots of friction material...
Sir my car is Chevrolet aveo uva, some times car engine is off when break suddenly
Hi There, It sounds like you may have a dirty or failing idle air control valve causing your engine idle to fluctuate and eventually stall. The idle air control valve (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/idle-control-valve-replacement) is a small valve on the engine's intake system...
Car died while exiting the free way. Went to restart and couldn't even get it to rev. What could it be?
This may be related to many different possibilities, some of which may be related to a lack of spark or possibly timing issues and some of which may be related to a fuel delivery problem or a combination of both....
2007 Chrysler 300 wont turn over. Got the gear shift cable replaced the ignition switch replace and the #4 wire replaced or added
There might be a loose connection left in the wake of the repairs that you describe. The general procedure if your car's starter motor does not function at all is to first be sure the engine immobilizer system is not...

Related articles

A Buyer’s Guide to the 2011 Ford Ranger
The The 2011 Ford Ranger offers affordable pricing with excellent styling. It is a compact pickup that is both inexpensive to operate and own. The vehicle is capable of going off-road while still being able to tow 1,600 to 3,100...
2012 Ford Mustang vs. 2012 Dodge Charger: Which One Should I Buy?
Technically these two vehicles have wildly different classifications: compact for the Ford Mustang and large car for the Dodge Charger. However, who would consider either one anything other than a muscle car? These cars are meant for speed, fun, and...
The Best Used Cars to Buy If Your Kid's On the Soccer Team
If If you are a soccer mom (or dad), you know that you need a lot of space to transport your budding World Cup contenders, along with their gear. From time to time, you can also expect to be bringing...