Loose Earth Strap CLK

[spike60]

When I took the undertray off my 2000 CLK 320 there was a braided earth strap hanging down from the engine block just behind the air con compressor, but it wasn't obvious where it should go to. Does it just go to the chassis by the engine mounting? Thanks!

 

[Ian B Walker]

You should find the corroded end in the region of the abs pump on the chassis / body of the car.

 

[spike60]

You should find the corroded end in the region of the abs pump on the chassis / body of the car.

That would explain why I couldn't see it from underneath then. I didn't think it was long enough to go up over.

 

[Dieselman]

Is there another earth strap on this engine, if not what has the starter motor been pulling juice through?

 

[spike60]

Is there another earth strap on this engine, if not what has the starter motor been pulling juice through?

This is heavy, braided and uninsulated. Car starting fine, though with a few mainly electrical glitches I'm picking away at. Speedtronic not working if at all relevant.

 

[Ian B Walker]

Is there another earth strap on this engine, if not what has the starter motor been pulling juice through?

There is a second earth strap going from the bell housing to the chassis

 

[spike60]

There is a second earth strap going from the bell housing to the chassis

Thanks for the help, I'll get a new one made up and stick it on.