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Why does nobody talk about the hidden ground strap behind the engine block?
I had a 2012 Accord in the shop last week that wouldn't turn over, and I went through the whole diagnostic checklist. My assistant was convinced it was the fuel pump, but I had a hunch to check the grounds after a similar issue with my own truck years ago. Sure enough, the strap from the engine to the chassis was barely connected, all rusted out. Replaced it, and the car started right up, saving us from replacing expensive parts unnecessarily.
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sean4571mo ago
Remember how @tessalopez mentioned that Camry stalling? It reminds me of my neighbor's old Civic that would just cut out at idle... he replaced the fuel pump and ignition coil before someone finally wiggled the main relay under the dash. The plastic housing was cracked, letting in moisture and causing intermittent connection. Took a five-dollar part from a junkyard to fix it, after all that.
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drew_reed621mo ago
Saw a YouTube video from South Main Auto last month where they fixed a no-start on a Camry by replacing that exact strap. It's crazy how such a cheap part can cause so much headache.
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sagehart1mo ago
You saying "cheap part" is what gets me! It's literally just a metal strap, maybe five bucks, and its failure can make a two-ton car just sit there completely dead. The idea that my entire commute depends on something I could bend with my hands is wild. It failing at a red light or in a parking lot would be such a brutal way to find out.
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