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Old 02-14-2023, 12:35 PM   #10
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Originally Posted by Bush Pilot View Post
I can simply make a voltage measurement across the cable with one lead at the battery + and the other at the block where the alternator and starter tie in, located towards the front top of the engine. I don't see this potential fault causing an intermitten issue like I'm seeing though. But it's an easy measurement.
Your issue sounds like a possible bad ground to me.
This video will show you how to test for voltage drop on the ground (negative) side.
https://youtu.be/qdaOSiScEu8
Keep in mind there are multiple ground points on these cars.
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