Board Grounds

The forum to discuss:
- V2.2, V3 assembly,
- V2.2, V3 troubleshooting, and
- Connection troubleshooting
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Waxenwane
MegaSquirt Newbie
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Board Grounds

Post by Waxenwane »

Hi, Does it make any difference as to which ground connections are utilised when connecting Megasquirt?
I have made 7 ground connections from the DB37 to the battery but the unit will only fire up if I ground the megasquirt case as well. The unit functions fine on the stim
Matt Cramer
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Re: Board Grounds

Post by Matt Cramer »

All the grounds are the same, but you might want to be sure there isn't rust or corrosion interfering with your ground lug, or maybe a missing engine ground strap. Grounding the MS case can create ground loops.
Waxenwane
MegaSquirt Newbie
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Re: Board Grounds

Post by Waxenwane »

You where correct Matt, I had only roughed the wiring in and was checking the operation as I went........my temporary grounds where not good enough :oops:
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