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LX Front Indicator Earth
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, Dec 25 2023 05:46 PM
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Posted 25 December 2023 - 05:46 PM
With LX front indicators mounting holes, do I need bare metal where the speed nut slides onto the nose cone? I would think so, given the indicators earth here, but before I go sanding fresh paint, I thought I'd ask...
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Posted 26 December 2023 - 07:28 AM
It would certainly help. The earth strap is where the mounting screw is.
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Posted 26 December 2023 - 08:21 AM
Yeah great - I've never seen one std but can't see it earthing properly unless I do bare metal it. Hate sanding fresh paint, too... ha ha. Thanks Brad.
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Posted 26 December 2023 - 08:43 AM
Only needs to be a small amount for that earth strap.
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Posted 26 December 2023 - 12:05 PM
The screw thread will cut an earth.
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Posted 26 December 2023 - 03:29 PM
Thanks Statler - but on my car (pictured) the hole is wider than the screw and I am using speed nuts to attach it. So I answered ny own question. 😂
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Posted 26 December 2023 - 04:31 PM
From memory they have a speed clip/nut from factory.
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Posted 26 December 2023 - 05:02 PM
From memory they have a speed clip/nut from factory.
Yes, just checked the manual and they do. There is no reference to bare metal that I can see, which is what confused me. Anyway, I'll test with a meter first, then go from there.
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Posted 26 December 2023 - 06:02 PM
It needs some bare steel somewhere to work. Could prob do the backside back to bare. As the speed clip will slip over it.
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Posted 27 December 2023 - 08:30 PM
I ran an extra earth wire through the grommet so I didn't have to rely on earthing through new paint.
Was only a minor pain to do
Was only a minor pain to do
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View GaragePosted 28 December 2023 - 05:19 AM
I ran an extra earth wire through the grommet so I didn't have to rely on earthing through new paint.
Was only a minor pain to do
If you're not a rivet counter this is the way to go.
https://www.gmh-tora...-8#entry1068825
Currently working through re-wiring the hatch and trying to add earth wiring where I can.
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Posted 28 December 2023 - 06:35 AM
If you're not a rivet counter this is the way to go.
https://www.gmh-tora...-8#entry1068825
Currently working through re-wiring the hatch and trying to add earth wiring where I can.
Ah, nice fellas. Defo not a rivet counter, I just want it to work well! And not add rust potential... Thanks!
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Posted 28 December 2023 - 02:55 PM
My indicators look very similar with the extra earth wire.
Also ran extra earth wire to the boot and have a common earth just to be sure
Also ran extra earth wire to the boot and have a common earth just to be sure
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