Thread: failed dme?!
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      04-22-2019, 02:14 PM   #8
Brett Krehling
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wouldn't a bad ground strap cause my engine not to even crank over? why would it still be cranking if the engine strap was bad?
I couldn't begin to tell you if this is your problem, but regarding your specific question, I've seen it fairly regularly with audio amplifiers. Corrosion or a bad connection will cause errors, but if you hit it with enough juice, the current will arc across a gap or make its way through a corroded connection. Low power systems may be affected (DME), while high power systems (starters) aren't.
thanks for the replies ill be bring her to dealership sometime next week. fingers crossed it isnt too expensive. also i tried to ground my engine from another spot to the chassis, that did not help
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