Put octopus in engine bay

[seizai]

any body installed grounding kit at their a32?

mind to share which point connect to?

I bought one set but not sure which point to connect :hmmmm:

 

[sb3]

any body installed grounding kit at their a32?

mind to share which point connect to?

I bought one set but not sure which point to connect :hmmmm:

For a start , i would connect the starter, alternator, engine block, gearbox. If you still have extra connect it near to the headlights ground, ECU ground, near the TPS & MAF (That is if you can find the TPS and MAF ground location) and firewall.

But please note that you'll have to check your battery water every now and then. I installed mine (rounding kit) four years ago and my battery is still in good condition! It seems to prolong the life of my car battery. But I still replaced the battery just in case it goes bad. (Midnight in the middle of nowhere.)

This is my 2 cents.

SB3.

 

[ctk22]

Hi sb3,

interested in grounding for a32, but too worried to start it, cos afraid that it'll cos some disruptions to the sensitive electronics sensors etc.

Can you further illustrate the points for termination? or perhaps have some photos? Plan to DIY

 

[seizai]

For a start , i would connect the starter, alternator, engine block, gearbox. If you still have extra connect it near to the headlights ground, ECU ground, near the TPS & MAF (That is if you can find the TPS and MAF ground location) and firewall.

But please note that you'll have to check your battery water every now and then. I installed mine (rounding kit) four years ago and my battery is still in good condition! It seems to prolong the life of my car battery. But I still replaced the battery just in case it goes bad. (Midnight in the middle of nowhere.)

This is my 2 cents.

SB3.

my battery no water level

 

[weikee]

ground, can put direct to
-chassis
-engine
-ECU
-MAF

If you want, you can also do a direct +ve to the key, and ecu (but of course you need to put a relay) I did all this, cause the voltage drop from the battery to my key than to my ecu is about 0.5 volts

 

[sb3]

Hi sb3,

interested in grounding for a32, but too worried to start it, cos afraid that it'll cos some disruptions to the sensitive electronics sensors etc.

Can you further illustrate the points for termination? or perhaps have some photos? Plan to DIY

Hi ctk32, You can practically ground ur negatives anywhere on the engine, chassis, cabin with metal body exposure, amplifier grounds or any metal parts of the car body if you have enough cables. BUT DON'T GROUND THE POSITIVE TERMINAL OF THE BATTERY , THE BAT+ TERMINAL OF THE ALTERNATOR (WHICH IS LINK TO THE POISITVE BATTERY TERMINAL, FOR CHARGING) and any terminal connector which is receiving power source from the battery.

Just ground near a car component and not on the wiring of the component itself.(ie a bracket or the screw of the component).

Last but not least , ENJOY YOUR DIY GROUNDING !

SB3.

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Hi sb3,

interested in grounding for a32, but too worried to start it, cos afraid that it'll cos some disruptions to the sensitive electronics sensors etc.

Can you further illustrate the points for termination? or perhaps have some photos? Plan to DIY

BRO, dont worry you can ground any part of the car ie the body , engine (injectors, ecu ground,MAF, TPS AAC, starter, alternator, fuel pump,etc) firewall , chassis, cabin floor (which is exposed to the metal part) near to any bracket/bolts/nuts a eletronic/ electrical components. It will not disrupt any electrics. On the contrary , It might even improve the electrics of the car ie brighter headlights, longer battery life, etc.

However, DO NOT ATTEMPT TO GROUND YOUR POSITIVE BATTERY TERMINAL AND ANY POWER SOURCE CABLE FROM THE BATTERY AND THE ALTERNATOR TERMINAL WHICH READS BAT+ (THAT IS FOR CHARGING YOUR BATTERY).

Last but not least, enjoy your diy groundings, hehehe....

SB3.


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my battery no water level

Then my friend, you have nothing to worry about . (What u cannot see wont hurt you.)
Hahaha.. just joking .

Is your battery a dry cell type or the manufacturer just sealed of the cover?

SB3.

 

[seizai]

where is the hole for wire to go in room?

 

[weikee]

where is the hole for wire to go in room?

look at the firewall, there are some holes with a rubber seal cover. Some wires already punch through the rubber seal you can follow the same route.

 

[seizai]

look at the firewall, there are some holes with a rubber seal cover. Some wires already punch through the rubber seal you can follow the same route.

very pack there.. can't see clear unless climb up engine

 

[weikee]

sure got one, use torch light and peek :) i push lots of cable in and out before (for AMPs, +ve and -ve)

The tricky part is to choose which holes :D cause if you put into wrong holes the wires will go into wrong direction and you will get hell tough time to pull it out under the dash board.

 

[sb3]

Just seal it back tightly when you are done , otherwise you will have alot of unwanted smell from your engiine compartment.

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Oh yes, b4 you squeeze your head between the firewall and engine, make sure your bonnet shocks are in good condition otherwise..., you figure this one out. (Don't ask me how I know)

 

[seizai]

Just seal it back tightly when you are done , otherwise you will have alot of unwanted smell from your engiine compartment.

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Oh yes, b4 you squeeze your head between the firewall and engine, make sure your bonnet shocks are in good condition otherwise..., you figure this one out. (Don't ask me how I know)

haha

 

[XTEC]

cheapest way to do repair ur bonnet shock, just bend it a little bit will do liao.
my is like tat. tak jatuh punya.

 

[sb3]

cheapest way to do repair ur bonnet shock, just bend it a little bit will do liao.
my is like tat. tak jatuh punya.

Can close back or not after that ?

 

[XTEC]

Can close back or not after that ?

can closed back no problem, need a bitttt tenaga niah..