Recent content by tripp

I ran a 4-gauge ground cable to the battery and everything is fine. Thanks for the help.

My DMM was set to DC, otherwise I wouldn't have gotten a 12v reading from the negative battery post. I was able to test to the battery simply by pulling the power cable I ran back through a bit. I was making the assumption that I should test for proper voltage to find a ground, so thanks for...

As my original post said, I get plenty of power moving when tested to the negative terminal on the battery.. so no my lead was not missing a fuse, and yes it's fused. Give me your money fasfocus. No points found still, so I will be checking the battery->chassis connection and going from there.

The seat belt bolts gave me nothing, while I got 0.1v constant from the rusty seat bolt. I will try sanding heavily on the seat one. Is this just how some cars are made? I remember being able to ground to just about anything in my cars in the past. I'm now concerned maybe it means the battery...

I'm trying to install an amp and sub and it's been years. I have everything run and cannot locate a ground spot anywhere and am going crazy . My car is a 2002 Mitsubishi Lancer. I've tested my power cable to the negative terminal of the battery and get over 12v and get nothing from any bolt...