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    Where are all the grounds on the 4th gen F-body

    Hello all I have a strange charging problem w/ my 99 WS6.

    when I intially start the engine when engine is cool the charging sys. charges well
    over the 13Volt 12O'clock position on the volt guage, when engine starts to get
    warm the alt. will charge less ussalley just below the 13V area.

    when I turn the air conditioner on at idel and at cruising speed the Volt meter drops
    way down allmost in the orange section the wierd part is if I turn the headlights on
    the the alt. will charge well over the 13V 12 O'clock position as when the engine is
    cool.

    I have done the big 3
    large guage wire from neg. of battery to the body, out of alt. charge to pos. of battery
    and from alt. case to body. made absolutely no improvement.

    Then I upgraded the 103 amp orginal alt. to a 145amp from a silverodo truck no improvement.

    I understand there are numerous grounds on the 4th gen F-body.
    I would like to know where all the grounds are located so I can clean and secure them

    I diagram or image would be a great help.
    Thanks Guys for the surport.
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    There is one on the lower side of the engine on the passenger side near the starter. There is another on the lower side of the engine on the driver's side. There are two on the back of the driver's side head. I believe there is also one on the frame right behind the bumper near the latch or something. There may be more but at least this gives you some.
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    those plus the one on the passenger side fender just behind the battery.

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    Quote Originally Posted by 98TransAmWs-6 View Post
    There is one on the lower side of the engine on the passenger side near the starter. There is another on the lower side of the engine on the driver's side. There are two on the back of the driver's side head. I believe there is also one on the frame right behind the bumper near the latch or something. There may be more but at least this gives you some.
    OK I'll check these grounds.
    ?1. the ground on the case of the alternater is exposed thin braided wire are all the rest ground wire also braided?

    ?2.what do you Guys think could be happening w/ my charging when the AC draining the sys. and the headlights curing the drain?
    Thanks
    Quote Originally Posted by SMWS6TA View Post
    those plus the one on the passenger side fender just behind the battery.
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    Quote Originally Posted by 98TransAmWs-6 View Post
    There is one on the lower side of the engine on the passenger side near the starter. There is another on the lower side of the engine on the driver's side. There are two on the back of the driver's side head. I believe there is also one on the frame right behind the bumper near the latch or something. There may be more but at least this gives you some.
    I just looked at you'r headlights very cool, how is the fit.
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    I haven't really installed them yet. I have had engine issues that need to be solved first. The test fitment looks good. I believe the brackets holes are a tad too high. I am just going to make another hole lower.

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    I'll thinking my problem is headlight related so that will be my first inspection
    anyone w/ a image of this ground near the hood latch
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