Would a bad ground strap

Asked by GuruV4552 Jul 29, 2018 at 10:59 PM about the 1990 Chevrolet C/K 1500 RWD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

A bad ground straps make a motor not start or the
starter don't even make any sound

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Sure it could. To test use booster cables to make a temporary ground from the engine block to a clean spot on the frame

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