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Important Signs of a Damaged Ground Strap in your BMW

The ground strap is a heavy black wire that connects to the BMWu2019s batteryu2019s negative terminal to the chassis of the BMW. It is the foundation of the wholeu2019s BMWu2019s electrical system. A bad ground strap can give rise to various issues. Flickering lights, low voltage, starting issues, dead accumulator- are the most common symptoms to check for. Without identifying the negative cable, you canu2019t fix a bad ground strap. You can do it on your own. But if you have problems locating it, then consult a reputable BMW specialist.

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Important Signs of a Damaged Ground Strap in your BMW

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  1. IMPORTANT SIGNS OF A DAMAGED GROUND STRAP IN YOUR BMW

  2. The ground strap is the most important element over the entire BMW car's electrical system.

  3. All the electricity that flows throughout your vehicle goes through the ground strap.

  4. The ground strap is the heavy black wire which connects to the BMW battery's negative terminal.

  5. Let us discuss some of the important signs of having a damaged ground strap in your BMW.

  6. BMW WON'T START This is one of the more obvious signs of a bad ground strap in your car.

  7. When you start your BMW, you will probably hear a lot of tapping sounds due to a bad ground strap.

  8. This is coming from the solenoid of the starter while it is opening and closing repeatedly.

  9. FLICKERING LIGHTS Due to bad ground strap, the electrical circuit will receive resistance while delivering power to the headlights.

  10. You can notice the headlights either flickering or dimming regularly while driving your BMW at night.

  11. In some cases, your ground strap may just be a little bit loose and will require you to tighten it securely.

  12. DEAD BATTERY A damaged ground strap cannot deliver a charge to the battery, expect the battery to die very quickly.

  13. The charging system of the battery depends on the ground strap.

  14. Another reason for a dead battery in your BMW could be issues with your alternator or the wires.

  15. LOW VOLTAGE Take the help of a digital device to measure the amount of voltage coming from your battery terminals.

  16. To check for a bad ground strap, run a continuity test between the battery and the chassis.

  17. A voltage reading of 12.6 indicates normal range but a reading under 11.5 volts indicates a bad ground strap.

  18. Remember The ground strap is also known as the ground cable, negative battery cable, or ground wire.

  19. The whole electrical system of your vehicle is dependent on this ground strap to be intact.

  20. A bad ground strap will cause a lot of electrical problems for your BMW.

  21. THANK YOU https://solomotorsports.net/

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