GM Truck Electrical Ground Issues & Preventative Maintenance (Silverado, Sierra, SUVs)| AnthonyJ350
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Күн бұрынIs your Silverado, Sierra or GM Truck giving you electrical issues? In this video we go over the electrical grounds which might cause potential issues in your GM Truck (GMT-800 Platform). By cleaning, adding dielectric grease and painting over the connection you are helping ensure your GM truck is going to give you even more years of trouble free performance.
This is very easy to do, and many people don't inspect these areas, even though, if corroded and left untouched, it may cause a lot of problems that may be hard to diagnose. Watch the video to see details.
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GM Truck Electrical Ground Issues & Preventative Maintenance (Silverado, Sierra, SUVs)| AnthonyJ350
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GM Truck Electrical Ground Issues: (0:00)
Driver's side ground on front cab body mount: (0:37)
Radiator Support area grounds: (1:00)
Driver's A-Pillar ground: (1:32)
PCM ground on back of Engine Block: (2:00)
Conclusion: (4:30)
@AnthonyJ350 4 жыл бұрын
There seems to be some confusion on word choice in the Title of Preventative and Preventive. They're both correct. www.merriam-webster.com/words-at-play/preventive-or-preventative
@holidayrap 4 жыл бұрын
Use "preemptive" instead! ;)
@AnthonyJ350 4 жыл бұрын
@@holidayrap Aren't they all correct?
@holidayrap 4 жыл бұрын
@@AnthonyJ350 Ya just being a smart alec.
@feeneysauto3432 Жыл бұрын
Its really a good thing to check that ground on the passenger rear of engine it causes alot of problems! That ground on the frame under the driver seat area should be cleaned up every few years. The Rubber covers on the side post battery terminals should be removed because these side post batteries like to leak acid and trap it in the rubber cover and corrode the terminals causing lots of problems. These are 3 of the most common problems. Also the fuse boxes like to corrode make sure u have the cover on
@AnthonyJ350 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing all your tips!
@randalthavandal Жыл бұрын
Yes! My battery is brand new but it's oxidized the terminals almost instantly
@Undernods 11 ай бұрын
I check and don’t have that passenger side ground. Can’t see that thinner wire on the block nor where it’s supposed to split off the harness. Have about 40 dtcs related to harness like knock, camshaft and HO2S
@mazdaman601 4 ай бұрын
Could I just clip that ground on the passenger back side and run it to a different part on the block? While leaving the o-ring and clipped wire on the the block still?
@aspect1040 2 ай бұрын
@@mazdaman601 did this ever fix it?
@brianborell4469 5 жыл бұрын
This is a great video of an often overlooked GMT-800 issue. Did the wirebrush and undercoat procedure on the grounds @ the cab mount so many times I've lost count.
@AnthonyJ350 5 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@andrewhigdon8346 3 жыл бұрын
So I’m also trying to sort out some odd electrical issues, but the engine has never been affected. I can’t think of anything else that HASN’T been affected. Since you dine the same procedure several times, I’m assuming you were convinced you knew the culprit after the second time you did it. By the third time, what was your thinking as far as being obviously very, very convinced you were on the right path to fixing it? I have a fair bit of knowledge about basic signal and current flow, as I’m a live sound engineer, and these things can greatly affect my job performance. Each time did you see where you could make an improvement over the previous attempt? You know how when you are trying to fix something, and you THINK you knew what was and thought you had fixed it, but then the symptom persists, you are distraught over the time spent not fixing the problem. But often problems highlight solutions. For example, even though it would appear that all of these ground straps seem to be redundant , they are not, and the impedance and current on some of them are dependent on at least one current sensor in the engine bay. “Improving” current flow post current sensor can send some systems into glitch mode. I honestly was just asking if you were finally successful. Were you? Anyone who is repeating a repair like that has got to have a good and tangible understanding how the system works. And that’s my point. Just the fact that you’re doing this so many times shows something else is wrong as well. What were your results ?
@counrty4life495 Жыл бұрын
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@cwilliams8870 4 ай бұрын
Check fuel pump ground behind gas cap . Where bed and frame meet . This was my intermittent no crank/start problem fixed with sand paper . This area gets lots of moisture leads to rust and poor connection over time no a lot of info on this out there . Check it
@AnthonyJ350 3 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing this!
@thyone2669 Ай бұрын
Found the PCM ground was barely holding on. Fix and the truck started right up. Thanks. Didn't even know it was there. It's hidden more on the Chevy Avalanche.
@AnthonyJ350 Ай бұрын
Nice work!
@Tommy_Mac 4 жыл бұрын
Great video! In case it helps someone-I learned to use anti seize to prevent corrosion on bolted electrical connectors on my boat. It doesn't easily wash out and it prevents corrosion of the connection.
@AnthonyJ350 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing!
@mitchellnoll7402 2 жыл бұрын
Good idea I never thought about. It's not easy to remove off of your fingers don't wear gloves
@todddann3134 Жыл бұрын
Careful! Make sure you check the conductivity of the type of anti-seize you will be applying!
@jeffbrown3963 5 жыл бұрын
I should have done this on every GM car I owned. Grounds were always a problem. Great video - thanks.
@AnthonyJ350 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching! It's a practice we do on every vehicle we own and we don't experience weird electrical issues because of it.
@markshock2254 5 жыл бұрын
If you knew they had a problem with grounds why do you keep Buying the pieces a SHIT
@fsu3784 3 жыл бұрын
Mark Shock if grounds are the only real issue then I’m gonna say that’s good to go. Especially considering that with fords for example have way more serious issues
@andrewhigdon8346 3 жыл бұрын
@@markshock2254 every car has some electrical ground issues, unless they only operate under ideal conditions for electrical connection longevity. My issues on my Dodge Magnum began after driving on a 7 mile long dirt road deep into a National Forest. It was a remote recording I had to do as part of my job. Well the road is really fun with some “spirited” driving. Obviously I pushed it too hard because ever since then I’ve had a few intermittent stalling issues. I’m convinced all the “outside of the scope of its intended use” vibrations and shocks simply loosened several ground straps or the like in places I haven’t found yet. I have performed the clean and replace on every spot I can see, and curiously enough, there seems to beat least a temporary improvement every time. My point here is that the car still got driven on our Charleston, SC roads and definitely wasn’t babied at all. Yet I had not one serious electrical issue until over 160,000 miles. All of my accessories, window switches, door locks, HVAC, stereo, you name it, all works as it should. It’s not if you’ll have electrical issues, more like when, unless you drive on a pool table with desert dry air, use the vehicle regularly, and are the luckiest guy here. Every make and model suffers from reality. Mercedes, Ford, Subaru, Volvo, Chrysler, Volkswagen, Renault,you name it. What vehicle has given you the experience to declare other vehicles POS? I’m serious though. Because I will only buy that vehicle next.
@netpimp 2 жыл бұрын
@@markshock2254 The ONLY good fords are Chevy powered. In 35 years of building custom hotrods and alcohol drag boats I have yet to be contracted to build a Ford powered land / water transportation or race vehicle.
@fernandoramos7679 3 жыл бұрын
Great video, i can see how to some people asking for better angles, or for you to zoom out because they are having trouble finding the grounds is their only comment. Everybody should realize that even though it is GM some of these grounds wont be in the same exact location as this truck, due to the year make n model. This video does give you a very good starting point to look and is very helpful in saving you money. As for the ones pointing out what looks to be cracked on this truck in their comments. This video is about ground issues and maintenance. Thank you for posting the video, I will be checking all the grounds mentioned in this video on my 2010 Escalade awd 6.2L Luxury trim.
@AnthonyJ350 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@ralphbelisle Жыл бұрын
2006 Chevy Silverado
@eschafer1987 2 жыл бұрын
Thank God I just so happened to come across your video. Now I got to find your video about the current sensor and how to run the wire through it because that is exactly what I have suspected my problem has been with my 2007 Yukon I put a aftermarket stereo and subs in it and have been having charging issues with it since and major major voltage drop
@AnthonyJ350 2 жыл бұрын
I have this video that might help you kzfaq.info/get/bejne/hdepn8qDsM-nXXU.html
@ronaldsteveson76 4 жыл бұрын
I always kinda wondered if I cleaned to bare metal shouldn't it rust. I guess that why you check the grounds from time to time 😲 Great video, helped my 94, gauges, cruise,wipers lol even brake lights! Crazy trucks
@AnthonyJ350 4 жыл бұрын
Glad it helped you! Hope you put some dielectric grease down to help preserve those connections.
@Gontito25 Жыл бұрын
I have 2001 Silverado with led taillights that was blinking everywhere and I couldn’t figure out the problem. Until I changed out the taillights to original ones, that I saw that the bulbs were dim. My fix was the ground under the driver side pillar. Thanks a lot.
@AnthonyJ350 Жыл бұрын
Glad the video helped you 🙂
@anandsihra 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you, thank you, thank you! I’ve had issues with my 07 Avalanche, it wouldn’t shut off when the key was turned off, and it was draining the battery. It’s not the same as the GMT800, but you definitely pointed me in the right direction to finding a corroded ground coming straight from the battery. Amazing video!!!
@AnthonyJ350 3 жыл бұрын
Glad to hear the video was able to help you!
@rorymunroe3771 3 жыл бұрын
a blown voltage regulator can also cause drain back when key is off
@jbanakos8761 2 жыл бұрын
do you have a better source to resolve your issue i have an 07 avalanche and am having the same problems
@anandsihra 2 жыл бұрын
@@jbanakos8761 so repairing the ground fixed a lot of my issues, but I still had battery drain. We ended up replacing the fuse box and have had no issues since.
@stephanhild3669 2 жыл бұрын
@@anandsihra I have an 07 silverado with 5.3. Having same issues for months including taking the key out and it stays running. Did the ground fix that?
@rudycausadias4889 11 ай бұрын
Hey Anthony Thank you for your help man i did everything you showed on this video You are a great teacher thanks
@AnthonyJ350 11 ай бұрын
So glad the video helped you!
@chenzitong1 4 жыл бұрын
Your a champion. My chev runs occasionally, dosnt shift ect. Defiantly going though all the grounds you mentioned 🤙
@AnthonyJ350 4 жыл бұрын
Let us know if doing this helped. The more people that give feedback helps others.
@chenzitong1 4 жыл бұрын
Will do, its been an issue for a while now, and as im in Australia, no one knows anything about them 🤣 its been sitting at my mechanics yard for 6 months, i took it back to my shop last week. (Fyi its an 03 silverado with the 5.3 and its 4x4). Im most interested in the earth strap you outlined behind the engine on the firewall. The errors im getting are cambus voltage too low, so im positive after watching your vid its earth related 😉
@chenzitong1 4 жыл бұрын
@@AnthonyJ350replacing the ground that you outlined behind the engine worked. I ran mine the same way you did, similar wire ect. I checked a before and after with the meter, got .4 of an ohm before, so defiantly had a problem there. (After .1 or so). This worked for a phantom problem with excessive low idle, not shifting / delayed shifts, burning smell during shift, cylinder misfire codes ect. My guess is if you drive like this it will damage the transmission, it seems to effect the solenoids shift time. Thanks again for a great video.
@AnthonyJ350 4 жыл бұрын
@@chenzitong1 Thank you so much for giving feedback regarding this video. I'm really happy to hear it helped solve a bunch of issues on the truck. Don't forget to subscribe :)
@chrisstevens1401 4 жыл бұрын
Yep I'd say the wire behind the motor on my truck will probably be my fix for it thanks guys I'm ganna try an see if I can get my truck fixed an hopefuly it works out it wood run rely good clear the engine lite off thin like wen its hot it will lose power an not shift out sometimes not even want to go over 30mph I cud stop an Trun the truck off an it woodent fix it till the next day wen it wood be colder on it but this wormer wether has rely got it messing it up everything that can have a code for it it gets them all popping up now
@michaelchance9405 4 жыл бұрын
Good suggestions for upgrading grounds ...GM vehicles aren’t the only ones with grounding issues. Anything that you run off-road can be subjected to ground damage. Good Job! 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
@AnthonyJ350 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Totally agree that virtually every vehicle can benefit from a simple ground upgrade, even as preventative maintenance. Thanks for watching and don't forget to subscribe!
@HorsePlayMotoring 2 жыл бұрын
My mustang had crappy grounds. One of the first thing i do to any vehicle i get over 5years old is check/upgrade the grounds.
@thetonyh8su 2 ай бұрын
Yeah, but it seems to be TOO COMMON of a problem with GM made vehicles, especially trucks.
@CtotheDitti 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this video! I was able to locate and clean up all of the chassis ground connections on my '04 Yukon.
@AnthonyJ350 3 жыл бұрын
Nice! Did you notice a difference with anything afterwards?
@CtotheDitti 3 жыл бұрын
@@AnthonyJ350 So far I have not driven the truck yet. I only ran it idle for a few minutes afterward and just checked the voltage gauge which indicated perfect at ~14 Volts. The two grounds located under the dr. side B pillar were very rusted, so I'm sure the effort was worth it for that reason alone. One reason I wanted to clean all the chassis grounds was due a lot of different intermittent, weird, random electronic activity like the heated seats activating and cycling on their own, cruise control dropping out, all of the 4WD indicator lights illuminating all at once, etc. like the truck is possessed, hahaa. Maybe cleaning the grounds will help.
@AnthonyJ350 3 жыл бұрын
@@CtotheDitti Did you put some dielectric grease in between the connections as well.
@CtotheDitti 3 жыл бұрын
@@AnthonyJ350 Absolutely, yes. And I smeared more all around the exteriors of each connection too.
@JDV10M5 11 ай бұрын
Great job on the video, I completed mines a few months ago. Super thoroughly explained. 👍🏼👍🏼
@AnthonyJ350 11 ай бұрын
Glad the video helped you!
@JDV10M5 11 ай бұрын
@@AnthonyJ350 I share it when others needs the help. 👌🏼👌🏼
@AnthonyJ350 11 ай бұрын
@@JDV10M5 Thank you for doing that!
@nancysmith9487 3 жыл бұрын
Che Che Che oh oh oh, thank you for sharing your added ground and prevent future matienance... Appreciate your time and effort nice job
@AnthonyJ350 3 жыл бұрын
Glad the video helped!
@beeswax2182 2 жыл бұрын
Love your video please make another updated one soon if you still have the truck I want to go over every ground and see the location.
@AnthonyJ350 2 жыл бұрын
Yup, I still have the truck
@Robert-lz1lj Жыл бұрын
Good job was having the same problem you got me through it appreciate you 👍🏾
@AnthonyJ350 Жыл бұрын
So glad to hear you were able to fix your truck!
@GriftinGuruhunter 5 жыл бұрын
excellent and informative video!
@AnthonyJ350 4 жыл бұрын
Glad you liked it!
@tommytheT 5 жыл бұрын
This was incredibly helpful thanks
@AnthonyJ350 5 жыл бұрын
Glad to hear it helped!
@tommytheT 5 жыл бұрын
@@AnthonyJ350 yes. It did. I've been trying to find these exact damn ground locations for a year lol
@randygreen8916 4 жыл бұрын
@@tommytheT same reason you keep driving that damnd POS Yugo.
@knockoutsportsgearinc2435 4 жыл бұрын
@@randygreen8916 Yugo I drive a Silverado plowing rig. Sit on a bottle
@Pedritoe 3 жыл бұрын
You got yourself a new subscriber you have no idea how this video helped me
@AnthonyJ350 3 жыл бұрын
Glad to hear it helped, what was going on?
@Pedritoe 3 жыл бұрын
@@AnthonyJ350 so I am building an rcsb it’s an 01 but fully coverted to an 07 classic but it was all apart when I got it and I connected everything and it wouldn’t crank stumbled upon your video wich was a life saver and medicine for this headache thank you 💯
@AnthonyJ350 3 жыл бұрын
@@Pedritoe That's so awesome to hear!
@ethelbarton6668 4 жыл бұрын
I always feel free to add my own grounds, in fact, when I run it right to the NEG terminal I call it a dedicated neutral
@AnthonyJ350 4 жыл бұрын
Nice, sounds like you come from an AC voltage background. There's no neutral in a DC system.
@AnthonyJ350 4 жыл бұрын
You also have to make sure if you're adding grounds to the battery it passes through the sensor for the regulated voltage control system kzfaq.info/get/bejne/hdepn8qDsM-nXXU.html
@sheeznutz2254 3 жыл бұрын
You're grounded young man!
@AnthonyJ350 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@exclusivedjcompany 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for posting
@AnthonyJ350 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@georgecurtis6463 3 жыл бұрын
Long ago, Mercedes had issues with o2 sensors having issues. Well, the fix was to add a ground from the o2 sensor body to the frame. Rust, etc at the exhaust connections was not giving good ground pathway. These were the first type sensors without their own int ground in case that confuses you young ones.
@AnthonyJ350 3 жыл бұрын
But the PCM gets its ground from the vehicle and isn't it better to have a vehicle with less potential ground loops? Can you also explain why some Toyotas like an FJ Cruiser and 90's Hondas ground the valve cover? Grounding the casings must help at least for the charging system since the ground for the alternator is the back of the casing.
@clydea.murphy2219 11 ай бұрын
I never heard the model T had catalytic convertors, them one wire o2 sensors sure are old school!! lol
@charliesmaster6445 3 жыл бұрын
Nice clean work- good job!
@AnthonyJ350 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@kuntryboi867 Ай бұрын
Excellent video and knowledge on possible issues with no start. I have my sister's 2010 suburban ltz with the 5.3 vortec she stopped driving for a month and it won't start, just turns over. In the fuse box it was no fuel pump relay or fuse in the slots. I added both, installed new fuel pump, new preprogrammed FSCM. I jumped the harness to the module and the fuel pump runs strong. I have no lights on the dash. Maybe grounds, ecm, pcm, etc.
@AnthonyJ350 Ай бұрын
I had another viewer recently. Similar symptoms, the BCM was toast. How did you reprogram? Can your scan tool see the BCM?
@michaelfreemanwolff2192 5 жыл бұрын
I've been having issues with my Chevy. I think you just helped me out. I'll try that in the morning.
@AnthonyJ350 5 жыл бұрын
Let us know if any of this worked for you.
@TheBearGrylz 4 жыл бұрын
It helped me fix many issues, from dash lights being out to 4x4 switch being out. On these chevys def check grounds and fuses before buying ANY parts.
@sockpuppets7256 2 жыл бұрын
great video..i found 2 more grounds on my 01 sierra right below the gas tank fill on the frame rail..one goes to the abs module and one goes to the back of the gas tank fill cap i guess for static discharge.
@AnthonyJ350 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing this!
@noname-nq5zn Жыл бұрын
I remember a ground broke off a person's truck I know and occasionally the ABS comes on like Broken Ground was not replaced yet I'm thinking now maybe that's abs it is towards the back
@noname-nq5zn Жыл бұрын
@@AnthonyJ350 hey do you think it's broken around with the 2001 Chevy truck seems like it wants to stall one put in reverse definitely idles down occasionally ABS or brake light comes on did have a broken ground that wasn't replaced yet not sure what these grounds are called to buy Direct Fit replacements
@thegenxproject5941 3 жыл бұрын
Just found this after watch tons of videos. Yours by far was the best to explain it! I have a 2012 Chevy Express 2500 and started having issues. Went and looked at the ground strap and mine is worse than that one!! It will be changed today!!! Hoping it fixes my issues.
@AnthonyJ350 3 жыл бұрын
Please let us know the results after! All these comments help other out 🙂
@thegenxproject5941 3 жыл бұрын
@@AnthonyJ350 problem SOLVED!!!! Heads up for anyone that the bolt to PS pump and also to the motor mount is 15mm. You’ll need an open box end wrench and a 15mm socket (goes quicker). Van fired right up!!!
@AnthonyJ350 3 жыл бұрын
@@thegenxproject5941 So which ground was it? The one at the motor or at the frame behind the tire?
@thegenxproject5941 3 жыл бұрын
@@AnthonyJ350 it was the ground strap that’s attached to the battery ground cable (factory). It was rotten off and I gave it a little tug and it fell off. It was attached to the block (with battery wire crimped together) and then bonded to the frame. I got another strap (not the best) and grounded it to the power steering pump bolt and then to the motor mount bolt attached to the frame, turned the key and it fired right up.
@AnthonyJ350 3 жыл бұрын
@@thegenxproject5941 Right on, good job!
@anthonythompson5242 4 жыл бұрын
Hey Anthony great video I'm not sure if this will work on mine but gonna try thanks
@anthonythompson5242 4 жыл бұрын
Hey Anthony it was the one on the front of the mother it's the ground for the starter heater and a few other things thanks again for the help
@AnthonyJ350 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for letting us know!
@vags743 5 жыл бұрын
Nice help thanks 🙏
@AnthonyJ350 5 жыл бұрын
Glad to hear it helped!
@1800Beatdown 4 жыл бұрын
Great video Recently got an 02 Suburban and am having starting problems. Turn the key to start and it just clicks once but won't turn over. Battery and alternator are good. Do you think Cleaning and protecting all the grounds will solve the issue before I replace the starter?
@AnthonyJ350 4 жыл бұрын
I would definitely clean and upgrade the grounds. But sounds like the starter solenoid isn't happy.
@charlesblaha6560 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks, I’ve got instrument cluster issues on a 01 Silverado. I’ll give this a try.
@AnthonyJ350 2 жыл бұрын
Let us know. The cluster stepper motors might be worn out.
@timbolton1849 2 жыл бұрын
I had crazy gauges and have gone through every ground to no avail. I finally came across a video and I pulled the cluster and spliced the ecm ground and went right to the dash frame. So far, my gauges have been fine.
@paw-patrol-overland8076 2 жыл бұрын
Makes a very happy Truck. Good Job👍
@AnthonyJ350 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for driving!
@f_beezy9285 3 жыл бұрын
Loved the video. Im in the process of cleaning all the ground connections you listed in the video. I see that the small wire on the back of my engine block is covered in dry oil/dirt. Im going to move it to a different location, hopefully it helps. What gauge wire did you use for the small wire? Thanks again for the video
@AnthonyJ350 3 жыл бұрын
I used 16 gauge. Thanks for watching! Let us know how it worked for you.
@f_beezy9285 3 жыл бұрын
@@AnthonyJ350 after cleaning all the grounds and moving the location of the ecm ground my yukon still had no power. I removed the plastic battery terminal covers and the issue has not happened again. I believe this fix is needed because the ground wires were very dirty. I would also add removing the plastic terminal covers to ensure there is a good connection with the battery.
@AnthonyJ350 3 жыл бұрын
@@f_beezy9285 Thanks for sharing!
@Randyrandy1976 Жыл бұрын
Mines don't have a wire on back engine block ,so what the plan after that?
@FlyboythaACE 4 жыл бұрын
I like having a popular vehicle it helps so much when there are people on KZfaq such as yourself helping to make my investment even better
@AnthonyJ350 4 жыл бұрын
It does make a difference. We have a bunch of videos for these trucks if you want to check it out.
@douglykins684 4 жыл бұрын
@@AnthonyJ350 i 1994 z71 short bed 4x4 c1500 5.7 L i paid a guy to put a break light switch in my truck well he didnt know what he was doing a he cut wires from the back of fuse box to ignition switch turn signal switch he cut all kinds of wires now im stuck and dont have a clue how to figure what wires go where witch color wires are missing in the plugs etc. Would you have a suggestion how i might go about fixing this mess im no electrician i dont like wiring but i cant afford to pay a shop to do it
@AnthonyJ350 4 жыл бұрын
@@douglykins684 You would have to drop the fuse panel out, match the wires and solder + shrink tube all the cut wires.
@douglykins684 4 жыл бұрын
Hey Anthony appreciate the advice but there is s lot more wire that are cut up under the dash ignition switch wires a couple sre messing dont kbow what color the wires are that are missing same with break light switch and the wires that come out from behind the balk head box thats down by the floor board by the firewall on drivers side
@douglykins684 4 жыл бұрын
Would love to check out your videos
@LEGITxSPAM 10 ай бұрын
Love the video. Been having a issue where i hit bumps and the truck shuts off for a brief moment. Hopefully this helps!
@AnthonyJ350 10 ай бұрын
Hope the video helps you too! Keep us updated!
@WickedZZzY 9 ай бұрын
Did you get that issue fixed?
@michaeljoyce7847 2 ай бұрын
I have a 2006 gmc sierra 2500, when I press the brakes both rear blinkers turn on. I’ve narrowed it down to a bad ground but I’m trying to find the spot the rear light circuit grounds. Front lights work great. You have great videos that have helped a lot! Thank you for any input!
@AnthonyJ350 2 ай бұрын
You can solder wires onto the ground wire of each taillight and nut and bolt it to the frame. Spray with Fluid Film on the grounding point of the frame afterwards.
@michaeljoyce7847 2 ай бұрын
@@AnthonyJ350worked great! Just don’t have the rear brake lights but solved my blinker problem! Thank you!
@AnthonyJ350 2 ай бұрын
@@michaeljoyce7847 This might help with the brakes kzfaq.info/get/bejne/lcCnbM1k1Ja2gqs.htmlsi=dRDLETZH7ynP68Pf
@Aaron86v 3 жыл бұрын
Is the ground going from the engine bay body to the hood on the drivers side super important? Mine was broken when i got the truck 3 years ago.
@AnthonyJ350 3 жыл бұрын
I think it aids with radio reception. I worked on a truck and repaired it and the AM reception got much better. I would just fix it, it's there for a reason.
@doctube2020 7 ай бұрын
Mines been broken for years. Only thing that doesn’t work with the hood to firewall ground wire broken is the underhood light which I don’t use.
@BrentwoodBarberShop 4 жыл бұрын
do you unhook the batterie/s before you detach all the ground wire?
@AnthonyJ350 4 жыл бұрын
Doesn't hurt to
@caynguadalajara6750 2 жыл бұрын
You got my respect my man you do crip grounds like me ♿️
@AnthonyJ350 2 жыл бұрын
I made a new video for crimping kzfaq.info/get/bejne/mcdjarqfsZyzqKM.html
@garypitzer8729 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video. What model truck is in this video? My 01 gmc sierra 1500 doesn't have those ground wires under the a- pillar.
@AnthonyJ350 2 жыл бұрын
You're welcome and thanks for watching! It's a 2005 half ton shown in the video. 2003 wiring changed and 2005 it changed even more for the GMT-800.
@maliciousmetaldragon3920 4 жыл бұрын
Dude, you just saved my truck ! Thank you so much 😊
@AnthonyJ350 4 жыл бұрын
That's awesome! What did the video help you fix? Stay tuned, we're doing a bunch of videos on the Silverado coming up!
@maliciousmetaldragon3920 4 жыл бұрын
A missing ground solved all of my problems !
@AnthonyJ350 4 жыл бұрын
@@maliciousmetaldragon3920 Was it the one behind the intake manifold on the engine block?
@maliciousmetaldragon3920 4 жыл бұрын
AnthonyJ350 yes the one behind the intake and I added a few extra grounds
@AnthonyJ350 4 жыл бұрын
@@maliciousmetaldragon3920 Thanks for the confirmation, helps a lot of other people.
@albertcassler8763 3 жыл бұрын
Yes, in most cases the electrical components will utilize a ground running from another source, causing an extreme load on that ground wire. You can tell by the discoloration of the ground wires carrying too much load. So find the faulty ground source and replace those burnt wires....burnt wires have more resistance than normal...police cars have extra grounds on the exhaust system to calm the negative eruptions during the combustion processes of ionization and yes I'm a smart ass
@AnthonyJ350 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing!
@jimderrick6784 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your help
@AnthonyJ350 2 жыл бұрын
Glad the video helped you!
@greggarner4477 2 жыл бұрын
I added the second battery to my 2012. Have a stereo system with Rockford Fosgate power. Put the big the, twice. One for each battery off each side of the engine bay. I did not... NOT.. run any of my 0/1 big 3 cable through the factory amp clamp. I kept the factory ground strap there. My 8 farad capacitor has the active voltage reading display on it and it charges at 15.1 volts. I set my truck up a year ago, live in PA (by lake Erie winter weather belt). It is perfectly fine as is. Good quality (I run Sky High Car Audio and Rockford Fosgate wire) oversized O does not fit in the stock amp clamp, but good quality wire, done right, with the factory ground strap through the clamp has proven to work perfectly fine in my truck. Just food for thought for you! Thank you for a very good video!! Much appreciated and I will be under my truck checking those other grounds as soon as the weather breaks here. Thank you 👍👍
@AnthonyJ350 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing your experience about the regulated voltage clamp. Would like to hear more updates in the future.
@ahumm8280 5 жыл бұрын
Subbed!
@AnthonyJ350 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Every subscriber helps!
@jacksmith3189 5 жыл бұрын
Very informative Thanks
@AnthonyJ350 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@robertdensmore4406 4 жыл бұрын
Awesome maybe now I can fix my truck and get it running right
@AnthonyJ350 4 жыл бұрын
Let us know if this helped after.
@robertdensmore4406 4 жыл бұрын
@@AnthonyJ350 still running like crap pull codes for maf and TPS now along with evap but I know the reason for the evap code that one is because my filler neck at the top is rotted out
@AnthonyJ350 4 жыл бұрын
@@robertdensmore4406 Did you redo the small ground wires on the back of the block? There's 2, one on each side.
@dieseldaniel 4 жыл бұрын
Clean nice work👍
@AnthonyJ350 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@berryhappy4883 5 жыл бұрын
Does it matter the gauge wire? I have big battery cable lines to ground with... They will never break
@AnthonyJ350 5 жыл бұрын
Thicker is always better when it comes to grounds. It'll be more durable and flow more amperage.
@berryhappy4883 5 жыл бұрын
@@AnthonyJ350 perfect Thank you!! I noticed you mentioned a amperage sensor over by battery do you have a better picture as I can find mine 03 Chev Silverado 2500hd 6.0litre gas
@AnthonyJ350 5 жыл бұрын
@@berryhappy4883 Yes, I believe for your year truck it won't have it, I have a video on it though kzfaq.info/get/bejne/brSClM2hvr6rkmg.html
@frizzlefry1921 4 жыл бұрын
The acid finds its way in there replaced cables that we cut in half, nothing but white powder no wonder the car wouldn't start!
@alanamos5158 3 жыл бұрын
My back 1 burnt in half and it still get real hot, but now a mechanic seen the front 1 was loose to engine and it's no crank, no start . Check gauges and battery lights are on and before I broke down the check engine light came on and plugged RS2 SCANNER(OXYGEN SENSOR AND CATALACK CONVERTER. Just subscribed too. Thank for help 👨
@alanamos5158 3 жыл бұрын
My gauges go out of control too. Way past full tank and battery checked 12.6 and when ignition on goes to 9 or below. Help me please Im going to truck now.
@alanamos5158 3 жыл бұрын
Seems someone is jealous of what I have and what I can do because I'm a landlord and used to be an IRONWORKER/ CERTIFIED WELDER. Like sabotage
@AnthonyJ350 3 жыл бұрын
I would replace the wire and put a little dielectric grease where the connection meets metal to avoid corrosion later on. Hope you get it up and running soon!
@alanamos5158 3 жыл бұрын
Pretty sure my next-door neighbor or someone like evil. I LISTEN TO DENNIS AND ARNOLD MURRAY WITH THE SHEPHERD'S CHAPEL AND THEY PREACH FROM THE OLD KJV BIBLE AND CAN PROVIDE EVERYTHING THEY SAY IS VERSE BY VERSE AND CHAPTER BY CHAPTER. IT'S REALLY CHANGED MY LIFE. They also bring geek and Hebrew and manuscripts to English!
@zu1502 3 ай бұрын
Thank you for this
@AnthonyJ350 3 ай бұрын
You're welcome
@myemail2005 4 жыл бұрын
Maybe a drawing and a red dot or arrow to depict where each ground is located? I know my truck quite well and I still had a tough time figuring out what area you were referring to!!!!
@AnthonyJ350 4 жыл бұрын
Just look for the bolt with the wire attached to it.
@mk072280 4 жыл бұрын
Ya poor video
@vernboulet1015 3 жыл бұрын
@@AnthonyJ350 there are many. Just showing the zoomed in view doesn't help us know where to find it. You might want to show the general are, and then zoom in on the particular location or describe where it is. Good vid otherwise. Thanks
@befaffled1635 3 жыл бұрын
@@AnthonyJ350 I thought the same thing while watching the video. It's a great video and you're very helpful but It's disappointing to see all your excuses for why you don't need to zoom out, etc.... I stopped counting the number of comments on this.. clearly math wins....5+ similar comments to zoom out + 5+ reasons the viewers need that= just thank people for their input and consider it for next time. Thank you.
@AnthonyJ350 3 жыл бұрын
@@befaffled1635 Thanks for the feedback!
@patriotgame4404 4 жыл бұрын
Got a 2001 Silverado rusted all to hell. Never touched the grounds, never had a problem in Michigan salt
@Tearabull29 4 жыл бұрын
I feel you on the Michigan rust. I wish I was fortunate enough to not have had ground issues though.
@AnthonyJ350 4 жыл бұрын
Use Fluid Film on the undercarriage to keep rust at bay.
@Kylamity1 4 жыл бұрын
there are worse places in winter than the salt/sand mix the county uses in Mi. Found this out after moving to Montana and ran through a winter with magnesium chloride being used on the roads. Have to beat rotors off the hubs after one season
@rubenrodriguezmartinez5594 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks !
@AnthonyJ350 4 жыл бұрын
No problem!
@tomm519 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much. Now I know what caused my problem on a Escalade that I recently bought. I picked it up on the east coast and was on my way back to Chicago with it, it rain perfect for 500 miles or so and then all of a sudden I had every idiot light come on including StabiliTrak that I couldn't get rid of with the button on the dash. Once that light came on the engine started running very rough and I headed for the closest exit. It never made it down the ramp, the engine quit. That caused a $700 tow bill to the rest of the way home. It's in the shop now and so far there are two bent rods and issues with the other bank that isn't torn down yet. Looks like the engine will have to be replaced. The grounds seem to be the major cause of all this. These modern vehicles all have issues with bad grounds over time I'm told. I'm use to working on the older vehicles that never had issues like this. I wish I had seen this video before I started driving home.
@AnthonyJ350 4 жыл бұрын
After you update the grounds and you get the new engine in, let us know if all the lights turned off.
@AnthonyJ350 4 жыл бұрын
Im not sure if grounds would cause engine issues like that, what year is the Escalade? Was there enough oil in it?
@andrewhigdon8346 3 жыл бұрын
The modern technology is supposed to prevent, not cause, bent rods and the like. Your computer detected something very wrong and at least one of the manifestations was the stability control light staying on. It thought that either the four wheels weren’t turning the same speeds(with allotments for curves and bumps and the like), like a wheel speed sensor, or maybe a pitch, yaw, or roll sensor was getting an intermittent connection, or even the front axle versus the rear. But the engine started running rough and ultimately bent some rods? Maybe cam position sensor went haywire? That would still shut the engine down before it ate itself. The only ways to bend a rod in a modern V8 that are likely in everyday driving would be maybe hydro-lock from ingesting water through the intake, which is crazy yet happens more than it should. People give too much throttle while driving through deep water and a lot of air intakes point downward, like a vacuum cleaner. Under higher rpm or throttle demand there is a fair bit of vacuum present in the intake tract. Low engine speeds would not allow water past the filter, much less the throttle body. But there isn’t enough time for the computer to react when the gas pedal is pressed hard and heavy demand for air intake occurs but instead there is water, in spray for, busting through the filter, and zipping past the mostly open throttle blade and even past the valves. At that point, depending on the compression ratio of the engine it takes very, very little water in the chamber during the compression cycle to prevent the piston and rod from being able to compress what is supposed to be a gas, not a liquid with, let’s say poor compression characteristics. Momentum becomes the next enemy for the next cylinder. Do you have nitrous injection on your Escalade? Didn’t think so. How about a supercharger? Extreme and instant back pressure in the exhaust system? Maybe no oil and spun a bearing, then a rod cap, then too much clearance allowed the rod to hit the cylinder wall near the bottom and bent it that way. Sounds like it was low on oil, maybe very quickly, maybe an oil cooler line broke and spewed hot oil onto a motion or speed sensor, the lifters lost pressure, making engine run like crap, and the cam sensor wouldn’t detect that to shut it down? And the oil sensors had t yet recognized there was in issue in their respective locations? A modern engine bending a rod or two is really a strange scenario unless there are several unknown circumstances. Please let us know what you found.
@tomm519 3 жыл бұрын
@@andrewhigdon8346 Thank you for the reply, Andrew. When I picked the truck up at the dealership it had fresh oil in it and it was full. It was the first thing I checked before I bought it. I did know that the engine didn't sound good and I asked the dealer if the truck would make it back to Chicago and he said he wouldn't bet on it and that's why it went for such a low price that I got it for. The body is cherry, that's the reason I bought it. There isn't a bit of rust under the truck on any panel or frame member. That part of the truck was well cared for. What was not well cared for was the drive train. After the rods were bent and it wouldn't start I had to call a tow truck to bring it straight to the mechanic that my son recommended. He attempted to get the engine running but it did the same thing for him that it did for me on the side of the road. It would race the engine and then stop running but it sounded awful. All the idiot lights came on at the same time so I think the damage was caused from an electrical problem. When the mechanic took the engine apart he called me to come in and take a look at what he had found. The first thing I noticed was bare wires all over the top of the motor and down the sides, all the conduit was off of them. Then he showed me the rockers that had white paint marks to identify the cylinder they came off of we presumed so someone had already been inside that motor. With the VVT system in that motor part of the damage might have been caused by low oil pressure but he checked the oil level and it was still at the top mark and clean. As soon as I saw the wiring I figured I needed a new harness right off the bat and all new sensors but when he took the heads off there was pieces of metal every where. Then he took the oil pan off and it was full of metal chips. He said he wouldn't think of trying to repair that motor and advised me to get another one and don't get a used one. I elected to go with a Jasper engine since the mechanic recommended it. This week he put in a new front differential because it was making noise and when he took it apart it was completely shot. Now I'm having a problem filling the gas tank even though he changed the canister. I guess that means the lines are clogged? This truck has also had a transmission problem from a standing stop to first gear. This jump happened six times since I've put on a little over 1,000 miles on the truck. I'm sure who ever had this truck and who ever worked on it didn't change the fluids like they should have. When I'm finished with this truck it will be better than new. :-)
@tomm519 3 жыл бұрын
@@AnthonyJ350 Yes, all the lights in the dash are off and it runs good except six different times it hesitated and jumped from a stop to moving again. Besides the engine and wiring hardness I had all new sensors put in and both catalytic converters were replaced with a new Y pipe and oxygen sensors. I think this a transmission valve body problem. I was looking at a replacement by a company that sells them for $330 that are upgraded. I need to send them a description of what it's doing. If a tromp on it hard going up a hill it acts like the computer doesn't know what to do with the transmission. That happened once. There is another part they are talking about on their website that has to be purchased as a GM item that has to be programmed to the vin number but I'm not sure that part is needed until I discuss it with the valve body company. Last night I just bought a heated/cooled cup holder for this EXT that came out of an SUV Platinum along with all the dash pieces to make the interior look better. At least in my eyes. :-)
@AUSER7117 Жыл бұрын
Dielectric, sometimes referred to as tune-up grease, is a viscous " non-conductive" waterproof substance used to protect electrical connections ... Use a conductive contact grease at the contact points then one can apply a non-conductive die-electric grease over the point after its been installed.
@AnthonyJ350 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the comment!
@freemanfornow264 Жыл бұрын
Yes thank you...... many people really don't have a clue about dielectric!!
@deeeeeeps 10 ай бұрын
Wow just youtubed this...I was using it all wrong! Thanks for the comment.
@dustinginter7514 6 ай бұрын
No-oxide
@aldesselle2727 5 жыл бұрын
I had to disconnect the ground on the driver side frame and sanded off all the old fram coating to bare metal then reconnect the ground wire and repainted and my problem was was fixed
@moisesalex19 4 жыл бұрын
Alde Sselle what problem were you having ?
@BrentwoodBarberShop 4 жыл бұрын
yes Alde Sselle. What problem did it fix?
@johnnyb1776 4 жыл бұрын
Don’t ya hate when people solve their problems, and then share it without explaining what the problem was. 🤬
@AnthonyJ350 4 жыл бұрын
Nice, good work!
@nikocarter4939 2 жыл бұрын
Great video, would you happen to know which if any of these deal with turn signals? Recently, my signals all stopped working.
@AnthonyJ350 2 жыл бұрын
This video may help kzfaq.info/get/bejne/nbJpfZaFtZiYhYE.html
@rickfarmer5469 2 жыл бұрын
That's your multi-switch in your steering column
@johnsilva169 3 жыл бұрын
Hey is the does the last ground you did help when my truck goes in limp mode I was told could be a ground that can mess with the signal that goes to the tac module
@AnthonyJ350 3 жыл бұрын
Check the small ground shown in the video that goes to the top of the back of the engine block.
@davidhall811 2 жыл бұрын
My 03 Sierra 2500hd 6.0 has been going in limp mode for 10 years
@rorywynhoff1549 3 жыл бұрын
Pan out for a wider shot so we can see what area of truck you are referring to. Otherwise, good info.
@AnthonyJ350 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the feedback!
@michaelj2505 5 жыл бұрын
How about the cracked frame does that help bad grounds?
@EGGINFOOLS 4 жыл бұрын
What are you talking about?
@ronevrerett5670 4 жыл бұрын
Never seen a frame that cracked before. Suppose he doesn't even see it?
@EGGINFOOLS 4 жыл бұрын
@@ronevrerett5670 It's not a cracked frame. It's paint chipping away or undercoating
@AnthonyJ350 4 жыл бұрын
Nope it wouldn't. That's just cracking in the undercoating.
@kyliecashion3740 2 жыл бұрын
I'm glad I found you! Okay so I own a 2500HD chevy and the electrical system is not correct. My FASS pump fluctuates in noise, when my blinker is on, the AC fluctuates, when I'm driving on cruise control, putting the window up stops it.. and there's more :( any ideas? Plz and thank you.
@AnthonyJ350 2 жыл бұрын
Check all the grounds and plugs. Drop the spare and Check, clean and dielectric grease all the plugs you can find along the frame and in the middle of it.
@Edi-01 Жыл бұрын
Good job bro I have the cadilac Escalade 07- v8. And I cleaned all the grounds knew exactly where they are but there’s 4 more spots the main grounds
@AnthonyJ350 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing!
@559caliii Жыл бұрын
@@AnthonyJ350 i have a 2004 chevy silverado and my radio keeps turning off and on. Any ideas what it can be?
@AnthonyJ350 Жыл бұрын
@@559caliii Is it the original?
@559caliii Жыл бұрын
@@AnthonyJ350 no
@sirsweetness8332 5 жыл бұрын
Do you disconnect the negative battery when replacing grounds?
@AnthonyJ350 5 жыл бұрын
No I just add them on
@2-old-Forthischet 5 жыл бұрын
You can never have enough ground.
@AnthonyJ350 4 жыл бұрын
Completely agree!
@stephaneauger1036 Жыл бұрын
yeser!-well explain 10/10 thank !
@AnthonyJ350 Жыл бұрын
So glad you liked it! 🙂
@jerryrday1837 3 жыл бұрын
got a gmc sierra recently to use for towing [2500hd] first off the digital radio display was a little glitchy, then when i tried the trailer lights they were really dim until i dropped the coupler onto the ball BAM perfect lights, but also the integrated trailer brakes will not respond at all as if they are not even plugged in. it seems that grounding maybe the issue, what are your thoughts?
@AnthonyJ350 3 жыл бұрын
Very possibly, I would go over the grounds, clean them, dielectric grease them and retighten them.
@pauljanssen2624 4 жыл бұрын
One time we could find the main Body harness for the dashboard main harness ground so I soldered a wire to the main harness ground and grounded it problem fixed
@AnthonyJ350 4 жыл бұрын
Nice, good job!
@juanitalilrocky9415 5 жыл бұрын
Hi I Wish You Was In Boynton Beach Florida I Can Pay You Fix It
@AnthonyJ350 5 жыл бұрын
I'm sure there's a bunch a decent car audio shops in your area that can do the job easily if you show them the video.
@shawnkendrot4488 2 жыл бұрын
Should a 2002 Silverado have the ground from the A post to the kick? I'm having what I think are grounding issues and not finding a wire connected there. Thanks!
@AnthonyJ350 2 жыл бұрын
I added that wire in the video. No stock truck will have that.
@JR2012now 3 жыл бұрын
Do you know which one of those grounds would be attached to the head lights. I'm trying to check everything before i buy new bulbs. The battery and alternator are good now looking for the ground wire for the head lights
@AnthonyJ350 3 жыл бұрын
The one probably near the radiator support.
@Carlzday 4 жыл бұрын
how about a wider angel so we know where you actually are
@AnthonyJ350 4 жыл бұрын
Sorry can't for the areas we're under and how close we have to get to show detail.
@mk072280 4 жыл бұрын
Agree totally. Start wide then zoom in
@holsterseven 4 жыл бұрын
My silverado would not start, nothing when you turned the key. I figured it was ground so I redid the ground system as you stated and it started. Didn't know where they all were. Thanks so much.
@AnthonyJ350 4 жыл бұрын
Does it try to crank?
@ercysuazo726 3 жыл бұрын
@@AnthonyJ350 my 5.3 cranks but won’t turn over
@AnthonyJ350 3 жыл бұрын
@@ercysuazo726 Check the relays under the hood. Might be the fuel amp relay or ignition
@ercysuazo726 3 жыл бұрын
@@AnthonyJ350 it only starts if I put starting fluid into the throttle body
@AnthonyJ350 3 жыл бұрын
@@ercysuazo726 Is your fuel pump priming? Check the fuse and relay
@shuriKen469 4 жыл бұрын
do you have to disconnect the negative from the battery before doing anything else? or is it safe to remove, clean, and reconnect grounds with the battery connected?
@AnthonyJ350 4 жыл бұрын
To be 100% safe it's best to disconnect the battery, but if just adding grounds you can leave it connected.
@user6860 2 жыл бұрын
Nice video!
@AnthonyJ350 2 жыл бұрын
Glad you liked it, thanks for watching!
@cavdrkz24 2 жыл бұрын
Would this be true for newer GM's? Currently exploring a possible ground issue with my 2020 2500HD with a plow kit that keeps on frying my RCM.
@AnthonyJ350 2 жыл бұрын
You'll want to check the grounds under the a-pillar covers and similar spots I've shown in this video.
@shawnstundon8006 2 жыл бұрын
I have a GMC Sierra 2500 HD and my issue is the right flasher is blinking fast but also the flasher light in the right hand mirror is not functioning Along with the interior lights that don’t come on when the doors open. Could this be a flasher relay issue? I also read somewhere that it could be a ground wire issue on the right front rail but there was no mention of the location of this wire on the frame in the discussion forum. I have changed the lights bulbs with new ones so I know that wasn’t the problem. Any suggestions would be appreciated as don’t’ want to go to the dealer for which could be a small issue that I could fix. Thanks
@AnthonyJ350 2 жыл бұрын
This video might help with the flashing issues kzfaq.info/get/bejne/nbJpfZaFtZiYhYE.html
@billsmith5673 4 жыл бұрын
My ground wire broke off the back of the engine block so I ran it to the firewall. Still had "reduced engine power" intermittently so I replaced the throttle body and viola it's finally fixed. 2003 Yukon
@AnthonyJ350 4 жыл бұрын
Glad to hear you figured out the fix. If you get the reduced power message I believe you should change oil as soon as possible because the engine runs rich you protect itself. The details are in the owner's manual so you should review that.
@derekturnbull2098 4 жыл бұрын
Would a melted/shorted out blower motor/ resistor wiring harness for my 2013 Silverado 1500 cause my trucks computer to stumble or short out and flash warning lights for a second and go back to normal? Only did it every once in awhile but I bought a new harness so I guess I will find out, if not it’s gotta be a ground wire somewhere.
@AnthonyJ350 4 жыл бұрын
It could because several devices may share a circuit. I wouldn't definitely repair it and also redo the ground on the back of the block at a bare minimum.
@ronprewitt3817 Жыл бұрын
Thanks Anthony. I'm having a no start, no crank issue. I think it could be ground issue. Could you spare any advice? 2003 sierra 2500 hd.
@AnthonyJ350 Жыл бұрын
Check all your fuses under the hood and inside the truck. This video might help too kzfaq.info/get/bejne/jZt_e9WKr9fYdYU.html
@robertplant9694 3 жыл бұрын
clean wiring!
@AnthonyJ350 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@keigmon408 4 жыл бұрын
2004 Tahoe, radio sound and door chimes are intermittent, one time it will be fine, another no sound at all. The rear view mirror mostly works but I sometimes have to give it a jiggle. Mainly concerned about the radio having no sound. Any idea as to what I should look for? Thanks.
@AnthonyJ350 4 жыл бұрын
I'd check the grounds under the a-pillar covers we show in the video.
@fit4aesthetics 2 жыл бұрын
Do you think its a ground problem when i use the window switched the lights dim out and the cluster as well. Not only that when i turn the ac on the rpms drop and go up, also another thing is that when reversing and turning the wheel the truck sometimes turns off. Im beggining tk think its an electrical problem. Any idea or tips of what ir could be ?
@AnthonyJ350 2 жыл бұрын
Poor grounds and possibly old battery. A little dimming when those accorries run is normal, especially on power windows.
@johndrennen8342 3 жыл бұрын
Although my truck isn't one of the full size Chevy SUV's mentioned in the description of your video it IS a Chevy Trailblazer (2004) with the same 5.3 liter V8 as the larger Chevy SUV's. Recently my AC stopped working and after taking it to my trusted AC service tech (I live in Arizona, so yes a trusted AC tech is VERY important to have) he said that the compressor had a bad ground and referred me to an auto electric mechanic who was 45 miles away and had no appointments open for at least the next month. I have found some information on the possible grounding locations for the Chevy 5.3 motor in a full-size however I'm yet to find any info on that motors grounding locations in a Trailblazer, Any advice or input you might be able to share would be greatly appreciated.
@AnthonyJ350 3 жыл бұрын
You can trace the tires from the compressor and also test them. So the switch signal going to the compressor is fine? If you turn on your defrost setting does it work?
@lsxjunkie 5 жыл бұрын
Nice video man. Going to upgrade and do some ground maintenance on my 09 Silverado soon. What model Tesa tape do you use for under hood applications? Also can the relay box on drivers side be grounded additionally?
@AnthonyJ350 5 жыл бұрын
We used Exterior Tesa for under hood and chassis applications. I never redid any grounds at the distribution center under the hood. What you can do is clean it and put dielectric grease on the connectors of all the mini relays and all the plugs under the hood.
@emmanuelibarra3508 2 жыл бұрын
What’s up man I have a 2007 Chevy suburban I’ve added a k&n intake led headlights and a sound system (subwoofer ) 15” powers from 1200-2200 rms. The problem is that sometimes it works fine and all but when u turn on the bass or some times randomly it does is that it if u r driving it the a bunch of codes start to pop up the gage does not read anything like the rpms speed limit … the windows don’t work. What does work is the lights engine, seats to recline up and down and sunroof window. If u turn it off it will not want to start again and might have to take a while or a lot of cranks to start it. The other thing is that it know has a new battery and a new starter all fuses read good (inside and outside) and the alternator works good. What els could it be wrong?
@AnthonyJ350 2 жыл бұрын
That's a lot of power. Did you upgrade the grounds and the positive wire from the battery to the alternator? Also you'll want to use a high quality battery like a North Star or even install a secondary battery.
@sunnyrooprai3731 3 жыл бұрын
Hey Guys, so I live in Calgary Alberta......With this said, our winters get frigidly cold -20C common......my 4wd service comes on/fuse blows/lights on selector switch goes out. Nothing works...found a write up - not sure if its from GM directly. But it states, if your 20amp ATC fuse keeps blowing, but Encoder @ T-case works......front diff actuator works. You're getting get grounds.....good voltage at connectors....( Bench test front actuator ) and it works.......and there is no code for TCCM ( Transfer Case Control Module ) ....it is the 1640 connection - they used 18 gauge wire from factory but during colder than normal ambient temps - it will spike in amps and blow the fuse....The easy fix is replace with 25amp fuse. OR replace the Orange wire - with 16Awg. DONT GO SPLURGE ON PARTS BEFORE YOU DO ALL YOUR CHECKS!!!!
@AnthonyJ350 3 жыл бұрын
I would upgrade the wiring. Changing the fuse to a higher amperage rating will stress the factory wire even more in cold conditions.
@user-nb2zq2wm4t 2 ай бұрын
What would be a common issue with that 3rd grown in the van failing? My taillights and lisence plate light will not turn on, but everything else works. Have any ideas?
@AnthonyJ350 2 ай бұрын
Just solder a new ground wire to your license plate light and nut and bolt the new wire to the chassis. Do you have voltage at the plug on the other wire?
@hall0341 3 жыл бұрын
Every video I see there are two grounds like you show in the beginning. Mine only has one, I wonder why.
@AnthonyJ350 3 жыл бұрын
Not sure
@bobperley3689 3 жыл бұрын
What's the wire that goes from the frame to the hood? I have a 2010 silverado 1500, and that wire is not connected to the frame from the hood. I'm having a bad ground issue with lights flickering when using windows or sometimes when the transmission is shifting gears.
@AnthonyJ350 3 жыл бұрын
I honestly think the one for the hood is to help with radio reception, but I'm not sure. Try running a new ground strap to the transmission case, engine cylinder heads and a new ground from battery negative to frame.
@krisgilbert3415 Жыл бұрын
Any suggestions on headlights not working. Passenger side went out, but drivers side was working. Then driver side went out. Bulbs replaced but neither will work. Could it have overloaded a circuit? My engine fuse box only lists the headlight fuse to replace. I do not see a headlight relay. Is there a grounding wire for the headlights? Thanks
@AnthonyJ350 Жыл бұрын
Check the grounds on the front of the frame I believe on the rad support area.
@johnhalchishick7094 Жыл бұрын
Good idea it's said that 80% of all electrical issues are ground related.
@AnthonyJ350 Жыл бұрын
Most likely
@Djbfisherman 2 жыл бұрын
I came here for these exact issues on my 08 Silverado I think I found the issue. But I was wondering why your battery is on the right hand side looking at the motor and not on the left hand side behind the airbox and coolant reservoir. My battery sits behind those but your battery sit nexts to the fuse box.
@AnthonyJ350 2 жыл бұрын
My truck is a 2005
@frankido2010 6 ай бұрын
I am new to this discovery with grounding issues or sensitivity on the GMC.
@AnthonyJ350 6 ай бұрын
Hope this video helps
@dylancardwell1968 3 жыл бұрын
Why would I have two of those same wires coming from the area of the harness going to the back engine. I can't find why there would be two of the exact same wires being grounded to the same point. I can tell that there is a point in which both of the wires had corroded and the previous owner had soldiered 2 new wires in place of the corrosion, have you heard of there being 2 grounds going to that same ground on the engine. 02 sierra 2500 hd 6.0. Really would apriciate your idea
@AnthonyJ350 3 жыл бұрын
Probably for separate devices
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