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Tiny
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FEB 17, 12:12 PM
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I've been dealing with large car audio setups for years now so I've known about this but its funny I never even thought about doing this to the fiero cause i'm not doing the audio system yet. Its funny what simple fixes we forget to try when trouble shooting an issue. My car has the slow windows and headlights like many others so we will see if this improves this when I do the mod.
+ for rich thanx for the reminder------------------
S.A.R.S. Drive it like you stole it
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BIGG_SEXXY
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MAR 10, 02:06 PM
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BUMP!!!! Cant wait to do this to my car! haha. I need my idle to be smoother XD
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twofatguys
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APR 01, 01:09 AM
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Bump Bump Bump.
I did do this to my wifes Fiero trying to fix another problem, the extra ground had a little noticeable difference, but as we had just replaced the grounds on the engine  and the previous owner replaced all the other grounds in the car there was not a huge difference.
It Did help though.
Brad
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Kinextions
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APR 19, 11:02 AM
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WOW, its amazing what a difference this makes. The blinker, wipers, windows and mirrors are all working much better. It idiles smoother and starts up easier. I cant wait to see if I get better MPG with this.
THANKS.
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DeLorean00
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APR 19, 09:29 PM
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Thanks! + to you! It made a difference on my car.
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jetman
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APR 20, 07:49 AM
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Just wanted to pop in here and commend you $Rich$ for an excellent contribution to all of us Fiero owners.
My thoughts are that you had some bean counter who decided that GM could save money in production costs with that itsy bitsy cheesy flexible ground strap. We see how well that worked out, 20 years later, they're brittle and nearly useless. The fact that the main power terminal, battery and the grounds are exposed to the elements does't help either.
I have come to know that you need good electrical connections so I'm good about maintenance with grounds, cables, straps and power terminals. The beauty of this thread is that the younger folks, and I was one too, can easily add a ground strap and solve many of difficulties associated with poor grounds even before they come to know about how electricity works in automobiles.
Thanks again $Rich$, you're great!
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jetman
Silver 86 SE 2M6 4-speed, with "check wallet light"
Now fortified with 8 essential slices of bacon goodness
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Dennis LaGrua
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APR 20, 10:39 AM
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I use a two lead battery cable ground on my Fiero that attaches directly to both the chassis and to the engine. Haven't had a problem yet. ------------------
87GT - with 3800SC Series III engine, 4T65eHD
87GT - 3.4L Turbocharged engine, modified TH125H
" I'M ON THE LOOSE WITHOUT THE JUICE "
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Acesurfer
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MAY 08, 05:36 PM
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i now have a different fiero and i put one of the small straps from like advance auto on and i dont think that it made any difference. how big of a difference does the gauge matter?
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TRiAD
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MAY 08, 08:08 PM
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Gonna read through the whole thread and see what else is hiding in here, but I wanted to let Rich know I gave him a +.
Thanks, I'll be doing this right after I pick up my Formula!
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~Michael
Project IMSA Formula Coming Soon!
'85 GT 4sp white - SOLD | | '85 2M6 Auto red - SOLD | | '84 2M4 bare chassis - SOLD
Crap, I'm out of Fieros! Time to buy another!! - "Your mileage may vary."
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Pyrthian
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MAY 09, 08:33 AM
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| quote | Originally posted by Acesurfer:
i now have a different fiero and i put one of the small straps from like advance auto on and i dont think that it made any difference. how big of a difference does the gauge matter? |
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not much. the contact surfaces must be clean - and - there maybe more problems areas to solve.
battery cables
grounds
(+) distribution block
they must all be good - power is a closed loop.
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