What is this wire

[Mytrn2brn]

Anyone know what this wire is. It seems like just a ground wire but I'm not sure.

 

[DGajre777]

The black with yellow wire? It is a grounding strap.

 

[Mytrn2brn]

any idea wath it's suppose to ground?

 

[turbo2g111]

your electrical system

 

[bluetlr2001]

Its just an extra ground to keep engine noise out and keep the electrical componets in your car from getting alternator noise.

 

[steve]

It grounds the intake manifold. It also makes sure that the throttle cable doesn't weld stuck open if the main engine ground breaks.

Steve

 

[nightracer91]

It is an engine ground strap.

 

[Mytrn2brn]

Thanks for the info my good fellows. Is there any chance because this wire is alittle chewd that my a/c and horn doesn't work?

 

[1gcrazy]

Thanks for the info my good fellows. Is there any chance because this wire is alittle chewd that my a/c and horn doesn't work?

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I'm sorry dude that was just funny to me. No offence, a few years ago I probably would have asked the same question.
Its like asking...my doors open, is that why my right rear tire is flat?

To answer your question. Probably not. The whole engine is grounded. It WOULD benefit you to replace it though. It was put there for a reason and if it eventually breaks and you forget about it....Like other steve said, it could weld you at wide open throttle. Or even worse. NO THROTTLE!!!
Plus its cheap.

 

[Mytrn2brn]

It's always a good thing when I can make someone chuckle. I see it's more important then i thought. It will be replaced.

Thanx guys