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Offline andykram

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Earthing strap
« on: 04 March 2012, 09:08 »
The metal braided earthing strap that connects the body to the bonnet (top right of the bay as you look at it) has worn through and snapped on the Valver. Can I assume that its function is just stopping little static shocks when you touch the body or does it have a more serious function?
And, more importantly, where can I get a new one from?

Thanks as always for your replies everybody.
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Offline X4MGS

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Re: Earthing strap
« Reply #1 on: 04 March 2012, 10:50 »
It seems to do more...

Replaced the wifes one and the rev counter started working properly!! (Wish it worked on the wife mind!!) :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
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Re: Earthing strap
« Reply #2 on: 04 March 2012, 10:58 »
I think its to do with reducing radio interference from the engine bay. Most VW's will have this strap fitted, from memory my replacment was removed from a polo.

 Whilst i was at the scrap yard also removed the battery straps to double up the ones on mine  :wink:
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Re: Earthing strap
« Reply #3 on: 04 March 2012, 19:12 »
Strap is there to suppress spurious RF signals from the Ignition system, and things like the wiper motor etc, without it you may get whining and buzzing noises through the speakers, even with the radio turned off!
VW possibly still have this part in stock, as the were fitted to much later cars also
Worth a call

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Re: Earthing strap
« Reply #4 on: 04 March 2012, 20:07 »
Cheers Thom. Will give them a call tomorrow.
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Re: Earthing strap
« Reply #5 on: 04 March 2012, 20:25 »
I don't think that the one from the bonnet to the engine bay needs to be anything special. Mine has a pvc covered wire of reasonable gauge with crimped connectors. Clearly home made and was on the car when I got it.
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Offline SoundillusioN

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Re: Earthing strap
« Reply #6 on: 04 March 2012, 21:31 »
Quote from: dadrathers on 04 March 2012, 20:25
I don't think that the one from the bonnet to the engine bay needs to be anything special. Mine has a pvc covered wire of reasonable gauge with crimped connectors. Clearly home made and was on the car when I got it.

Been done many times without issue and always cheaper.
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Re: Earthing strap
« Reply #7 on: 04 March 2012, 23:29 »
Lets not start fitting non OE parts! for the price of less than a round of drinks, slippery slope that should be avoided :evil:

Thom
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Re: Earthing strap
« Reply #8 on: 05 March 2012, 00:04 »
Quote from: thom89 on 04 March 2012, 23:29
Lets not start fitting non OE parts! for the price of less than a round of drinks, slippery slope that should be avoided :evil:

Thom

Did wonder when someone would say that!!!

Not Me For Once....   :smug:
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Re: Earthing strap
« Reply #9 on: 05 March 2012, 10:18 »
Quote from: thom89 on 04 March 2012, 23:29
Lets not start fitting non OE parts! for the price of less than a round of drinks, slippery slope that should be avoided :evil:

Thom

Oh now come on... really?  :grin:
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