2011 ML63 ground cable, no crank
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2011 ML63 ground cable, no crank
Hi,
I've recently completed a head gasket job on my Canadian 2011 ML63. It currently does not crank.
There is a ground cable on the passenger side of the vehicle, which I don't know where it belongs. It is currently connected to the passenger rail.
I believe the part number is 164-540-08-41. The cable is pretty short.
I'm hoping someone can let me know where it connects to, as I suspect this is preventing the truck from cranking and starting.
I've recently completed a head gasket job on my Canadian 2011 ML63. It currently does not crank.
There is a ground cable on the passenger side of the vehicle, which I don't know where it belongs. It is currently connected to the passenger rail.
I believe the part number is 164-540-08-41. The cable is pretty short.
I'm hoping someone can let me know where it connects to, as I suspect this is preventing the truck from cranking and starting.
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I've seen that diagram and it doesn't make sense to me.
The cable is attached to the chassis and the length reaches the exhaust manifold and alternator.
It does not reach the battery, which is inder the passenger seat.
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I’ll have to see if I can find it on my ML for you. I’ll have it up on the lift Friday so will report back if you haven’t solved it by then. But you’re in good hands with @C43 Fun Haver 👍
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Thank you @Joshinator99 !
Hopefully between @C43 Fun Haver and yourself I'll have an answer! I'm sure it's something so simple but my idiot mind can't comprehend 😅
Hopefully between @C43 Fun Haver and yourself I'll have an answer! I'm sure it's something so simple but my idiot mind can't comprehend 😅
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8957258[/url]]Thank you @Joshinator99 !
Hopefully between @C43 Fun Haver and yourself I'll have an answer! I'm sure it's something so simple but my idiot mind can't comprehend 😅
Hopefully between @C43 Fun Haver and yourself I'll have an answer! I'm sure it's something so simple but my idiot mind can't comprehend 😅
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Okay Frumpy, i'm certainly not coming up with much. The description in my parts catalog states "ground line (engine support)" I'm unable to find any removal or install instructions for that ground cable, everything brings me to the battery ground cable which i think is part callout #405 in my catalog.
I'd double check if there's any possible spots on the passenger side block / engine support...
Sorry,
I'd double check if there's any possible spots on the passenger side block / engine support...
Sorry,
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Thank you so much for your time and effort @C43 Fun Haver !
I really appreciate everything you've done!
The weekend is coming up so I hope to get under the truck and try again.
I really appreciate everything you've done!
The weekend is coming up so I hope to get under the truck and try again.
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Spent an hour under it and it doesn't seem to fit anywhere.
I'm not sure if I'm missing a piece to this puzzle but its aggravating!
Photo taken from underneath.
Photo of the one end bolted to the chassis.
Another angle from underneath.
Another angle from underneath showing alternator as well.
Another angle from up top.
I'm not sure if I'm missing a piece to this puzzle but its aggravating!
Photo taken from underneath.
Photo of the one end bolted to the chassis.
Another angle from underneath.
Another angle from underneath showing alternator as well.
Another angle from up top.
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So another question… the main battery ground, when that leaves the battery, where does that get bolted down to the car? I’d imagine it needs to go to the main chassis somehow…? Seems like where this is bolted to the chassis wouldn’t be far from the battery (sort of underneath it, no?)… 🤔
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Alright Frumpy! Take a quick look at this picture my coworker has found with StarWiring. Shows a 90 degree ground being attached to the alternator casing.
Let me know what you think.
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Thank you, @C43 Fun Haver !!
It was something obvious but utterly alien to me!
The truck cranks! It doesn't start, but it cranks!
Thank you for saving me countless hours!
It was something obvious but utterly alien to me!
The truck cranks! It doesn't start, but it cranks!
Thank you for saving me countless hours!
