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Alextd5



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United Kingdom 2006 Defender 90 Td5 XS CSW Bonatti Grey
Defender Td5 earth point
Hi

I'm looking earth the ECU on my old 90 td5. What is the best way? And where is the existing ECU earth point?

Thanks

Alex
Post #653465 28th Sep 2017 6:10pm
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dorsetsmith



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at the bottom of the drivers seat box
Post #653467 28th Sep 2017 6:28pm
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geobloke



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As Dorset says. However, it is common practice on older TD5s to extend the earth point back to the negative of the battery, bypassing any corrosion related issues.
Post #653563 29th Sep 2017 7:41am
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gazman



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I've mounted mine on the bulkhead and ran a negative back to the battery 2014 - current ..... 2003 defender td5 90 (my car)
2009 - current .... 2005 zx10r
Post #653583 29th Sep 2017 8:37am
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