What is this wire and why is it stripping?
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What is this wire and why is it stripping?
So I opened my hood today and noticed something interesting. I saw that some wiring was coming apart. Not sure what the function of this wire is and what is connected to. I drew a red arrow to show what I'm talking about.
![](http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm229/Sondinh88/IMG_0436.jpg)
![](http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm229/Sondinh88/IMG_0437.jpg)
![](http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm229/Sondinh88/IMG_0438.jpg)
My questions are:
1) What is the function this wire?
2) What is it connected to?
3) Why is the wire stripping?
Thank you for those who can help me find a solution to this in advance.
![](http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm229/Sondinh88/IMG_0436.jpg)
![](http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm229/Sondinh88/IMG_0437.jpg)
![](http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm229/Sondinh88/IMG_0438.jpg)
My questions are:
1) What is the function this wire?
2) What is it connected to?
3) Why is the wire stripping?
Thank you for those who can help me find a solution to this in advance.
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yup...should be a copper/bronze color.
corrosion city.
corrosion city.
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#8
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To make sure that the electrical parts on the engine have a negative current for operation. Unbolt the piece and replace it. I imagine that the Acura dealer will have one if you want an exact fit. Otherwise, any suitable ground strap will do.
#15
I was looking through oemacuraparts website and try to look for this ground cable. Can someone please confirm this is the right ground wire.
CABLE, SUB-GROUND
Part number: 32610-SDA-A00
https://www.oemacuraparts.com/index....WIRE%20HARNESS
Thank you.
CABLE, SUB-GROUND
Part number: 32610-SDA-A00
https://www.oemacuraparts.com/index....WIRE%20HARNESS
Thank you.
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number #9 is the part number you posted, the
CABLE, SUB-GROUND
Part number: 32610-SDA-A00
then #8 is another major ground for the engine on the OPPOSITE end of the engine/transmission (it kinda sits buried down below the intake tube), and considering the ground you posted looks how it does, this ground (#8) probably looks in the exact same type of condition also
and as mentioned, you can also just go get some cable and make it yourself, or buy an universal one, but considering the price for OEM direct fit ones, not really worth the hassle to make anything else fit
CABLE, SUB-GROUND
Part number: 32610-SDA-A00
then #8 is another major ground for the engine on the OPPOSITE end of the engine/transmission (it kinda sits buried down below the intake tube), and considering the ground you posted looks how it does, this ground (#8) probably looks in the exact same type of condition also
and as mentioned, you can also just go get some cable and make it yourself, or buy an universal one, but considering the price for OEM direct fit ones, not really worth the hassle to make anything else fit
Last edited by friesm2000; 07-10-2011 at 04:18 PM.
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btw if you really want to cover yourself, and make the engine have good grounds, you could also replace the battery's ground too, which is #11 in this link
https://www.oemacuraparts.com/index....ponent=BATTERY
https://www.oemacuraparts.com/index....ponent=BATTERY
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+233245324 for replacing the wire with a 4 gauge wire....corrosion gets to you
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#22
As long as the car is off, you dont have to worry about anything. If you really feel nervous, disconnect the battery, but make sure you have the radio/navi codes with you.
#23
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It can only produce 1.21 gigawatts as it sits. Most people can survive that if they touch it without wearing a rubber suit.
...or, just unbolt the old one and put the new one on. It is really that simple.
...or, just unbolt the old one and put the new one on. It is really that simple.
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