Jump to content

Welcome to Allpar Forums for Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Plymouth, and more

Welcome to Allpar Forums for Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Plymouth, and more, like most online communities you must register to post in our community (and to view some of the forums), but don't worry this is a simple free process that requires minimal information. Take advantage of it immediately, Register Now or Sign In.

  • Start new topics and reply to others
  • Subscribe to topics and forums to get automatic updates
  • Add events to our community calendar
  • Get your own profile and make new friends
  • Customize your experience here
Guest Message © 2009 DevFuse

Register and log in now! Then you can avoid seeing all these ads!

Page 1 of 1
  • You cannot start a new topic
  • You cannot reply to this topic

Wire at the bottom of the front strut One for each front wheel-What is it for? Rate Topic: -----

#1 Guest_bringbackthespirit_*

  • Group: Guests

Posted 06 April 2007 - 01:13 AM

If you were a registered user, you would not be seeing this!

Pulled off the front tires and noticed a wire that connects to the strut and connects to the body. Does anyone know what this is for? Is it something to do with the ABS system?
0

#2 User is offline   otis3 

  • Moderately New
  • Pip
  • Group: Active Member
  • Posts: 18
  • Joined: 18-March 06
  • Location:Costa Mesa Cal

Posted 10 April 2007 - 01:05 AM

View Postbringbackthespirit, on Apr 6 2007, 01:13 AM, said:

Pulled off the front tires and noticed a wire that connects to the strut and connects to the body. Does anyone know what this is for? Is it something to do with the ABS system?


There are a couple of odd ground wires. Not only the struts, but the hood and If I remember right, the muffler. I`ve wondered about this too.
0

#3 User is offline   enginejack2000 

  • Moderately New
  • Pip
  • Group: Active Member
  • Posts: 31
  • Joined: 02-February 06

Posted 11 April 2007 - 05:45 PM

The wires between the chassis members are almost certainly there to reduce static electricity (electrical noise)...which would interfere with wireless and other electronic gear.

Jack
0

#4 Guest_bringbackthespirit_*

  • Group: Guests

Posted 11 April 2007 - 10:41 PM

Both of them were broke so I fixed them. Also noticed the grounding wire connected to the muffler.
0

#5 User is offline   OkieJory 

  • New
  • Group: Members
  • Posts: 1
  • Joined: 01-November 09
  • Location:Gilbert, AZ

Posted 01 November 2009 - 12:07 PM

as stated above, they are ground wires. there should be one for each wheel.
The rotating assembly is isolated from the body by rubber bushings, thus no where for the static electricity generated by friction to disipate.
They are improtant, because the static build up can be so extreme that it actually arcs across the races in the wheel bearings and can cause premature failure.

...or so i believe.
0
Page 1 of 1
  • You cannot start a new topic
  • You cannot reply to this topic

Allpar Home · Cars · Engines · Repairs · People · Car Reviews · News · Videos

Please read the terms of use. We are not affiliated with Chrysler, LLC, makers of cars, minivans, trucks, and Mopar parts. We make no guarantees regarding validity or applicability of information, opinions, or advice. Posts may be edited and used in other parts of allpar.com and affiliated Mopar-related sites. We have the right to remove or modify any message, or ban or suspend any user without notice. Logos and site-specific information copyright © 2001-2009 Allpar LLC; Chrysler car PR materials remain property of Chrysler, LLC.

Pentastar engines · Mac statistics software ·  Chrysler, Dodge, Plymouth, and Jeep cars, trucks, minivans