Nissan Note — importance of Ground Connections in Electrical Circuits [133/1872]

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POWER SUPPLY AND GROUND CIRCUIT

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Ground Inspection

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Ground connections are very important to the proper operation of electrical and electronic circuits. Ground

connections are often exposed to moisture, dirt and other corrosive elements. The corrosion (rust) can

become an unwanted resistance. This unwanted resistance can change the way a circuit works.

Electronically controlled circuits are very sensitive to proper grounding. A loose or corroded ground can drasti-

cally affect an electronically controlled circuit. A poor or corroded ground can easily affect the circuit. Even

when the ground connection looks clean, there can be a thin film of rust on the surface.

When inspecting a ground connection follow these rules:

● Remove the ground bolt or screw.

● Inspect all mating surfaces for tarnish, dirt, rust, etc.

● Clean as required to assure good contact.

● Reinstall bolt or screw securely.

● Inspect for “add-on” accessories which may be interfering with the ground circuit.

● If several wires are crimped into one ground eyelet terminal, check for proper crimps. Make sure all of the

wires are clean, securely fastened and providing a good ground path. If multiple wires are cased in one

eyelet make sure no ground wires have excess wire insulation.

For detailed ground distribution information, refer to PG-38, "

Ground Distribution" .

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