Guest chris.t Posted June 22, 2009 Hi, If the earth blocks behind the n/s head lamp were faulty/broken/corroded etc would this cause a missfire and lights going crazy etc. I guess it would but after some advice. Also is it just a case of cutting of the yellow blocks and making new earths and are all the wires earth wires. Any help much appreciated, Thanks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Richie-Van-GTi 70 2 Cars Posted June 22, 2009 Not sure about a misfire, that would be down to earth strap on gbox if it was an earth issue. It would certainly cause the lights to have issues though. Snipping them wires back and using new terminals on a freshly cleaned contact point would cure it also. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
j_turnell 134 3 Cars Posted June 22, 2009 Those earths are purely for lights, not part of the engine loom. As above, if the engine and the lights are being affected then check the battery terminals and main earth on the gearbox, certainly no harm in giving them a clean though! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Miles 331 1 Cars Posted June 23, 2009 Could be the Alt packing up, Not enought charge in the battery will cause this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Simes 248 2 Cars Posted June 23, 2009 Could be the Alt packing up, Not enought charge in the battery will cause this Yep, not much warning given either. A series a miss-fires and then all off followed by a call to the AA. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest chris.t Posted June 23, 2009 (edited) Checked wiring diagram in manual and looks like fuel pump and injectors are earthed from there! Edited June 23, 2009 by chris.t Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
welshpug 1,627 Posted June 23, 2009 injectors are earthed via the ecu, so nope! the fuel pump is earthed in the rear of the car, so Nope again! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest chris.t Posted June 23, 2009 injectors are earthed via the ecu, so nope! the fuel pump is earthed in the rear of the car, so Nope again! Oh! ok, Thanks for the help. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites