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YohL
08-24-2011, 02:27 PM
Hi guys,

I've been having problem with my interior light not coming on when doors are open, & how my front wiper setting for "intermittent" isn't working.

So I tried to look around for any blown fuse, right below the fuse box, to the right of the battery, I found this 1 cable that may look like a ground cable, that doesn't go anywhere...

Just wondering if anyone know what & where is it supposed to connect?

See pic, thanks
http://i760.photobucket.com/albums/xx245/khususcl/3a1f474d-1.jpg
http://i760.photobucket.com/albums/xx245/khususcl/0081dfc5-1.jpg
talonXracer
08-24-2011, 03:19 PM
That is the grounding cable for the chassis. IT IS IMPERATIVE that you replace it, if not you run the risk of blowing alot of the electronics out due to ground loops and reverse voltage feeds.
YohL
08-24-2011, 03:23 PM
Where does it connect to? Do you think whoever worked on my starter might have to move it/cut it in any way?
talonXracer
08-24-2011, 03:32 PM
It goes directly to the negative/ground terminal on your battery, as it is now all your chassis electronis/electrics are grounding through another route, again it will eventually take out something rather costly. Repair it ASAP ! ! ! ! ! !
YohL
08-24-2011, 03:59 PM
Aye aye sir! hey can you confirm for me that this is what I need (#8)

http://www.hondaautomotiveparts.com/auto/jsp/mws/prddisplay.jsp?inputstate=5&catcgry1=CIVIC&catcgry2=2002&catcgry3=3DR+SI&catcgry4=KA5MT&catcgry5=BATTERY
talonXracer
08-24-2011, 04:32 PM
That would be the harness, but I wouldnt waste the cash on it, 50$ ouch! Just put a new end on the existing cable, or run by a auto stereo shop and get a hank of 8gauge cable with ends and replace the cut off ground. Heck you could even create your own grounding kit from the 8gauge stuff(what I do with every vehicle I have owned).
YohL
08-24-2011, 04:37 PM
Thank you sir. Yeah I'll stop driving my car for awhile until I get this taken care of.
YohL
08-24-2011, 04:43 PM
You meant, this kind of stuff right? http://www.sonicelectronix.com/item_8439_JL-Audio-XA-BLKPW8-6.html
talonXracer
08-24-2011, 04:47 PM
yes but it is far cheaper to buy a bunch of cable and loose ends and cut to length, and then install the ends.
YohL
08-28-2011, 04:14 PM
Got it fixed! thanks alot boss
talonXracer
08-28-2011, 06:20 PM
Cool! Glad to see ya got her fixed up!