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Engine Ground Location.

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Mon Leb, Jun 12, 2025.

  1. Jun 12, 2025 at 5:56 AM
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    Mon Leb

    Mon Leb [OP] Tacoma's Quest!

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    Hi to everyone.
    I'm going around to verify + cleaning my grounds in the engine bay after an charging system light went on, but can't find the engine to frame ground. Anyone knows its location? V6 4.0L.
    Thanks.
     
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  2. Jun 12, 2025 at 5:29 PM
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    Dm93

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    I don't believe there is a ground from the engine to the frame, just the main ground from the battery to the engine and from the battery to the body.

    Charging system is pretty simple.
    https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/2nd-gen-information-diagnostics.784008/#post-28042155
     

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  3. Jun 12, 2025 at 5:42 PM
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    The wires leading into the alternator are known to have issues, its a bastard of a spot but they need close attention.

    I think the back of the cylinder head has a couple and the power steering pump might have one as well, but is unlikely the cause.
     
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  4. Jun 13, 2025 at 4:09 AM
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  5. Jun 13, 2025 at 4:15 AM
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    Mon Leb

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    You're right. The ''B'' terminal was a bit rusted, even though the last time I put dielectric grease on it. Alternator was faulty. Had to change it.
    Thanks.
     
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