DIY: Groundwire Kit - Page 3 - Toyota Yaris Forums

Katana · 10-25-2006, 02:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 07WYarisRS

NO

Intakes, exhaust, filters, etc can't void any warranty except to the product it replaced or if it has a direct affect.

For instace a failed MAFS due to an over oiled gauze style air filter can void the cost of repair or replacement for the MAFS, but can not void the warranty of the car should the timming chain snap or you have an electrical failure.
Just as welding on a open muffler will only void the exhaust system not the rest of the car.

Should you have an electrical problem though I would spend 10 minutes and remove the ground kit just to elimintae any finger pointing.

Well said!

Katana · 10-24-2006, 02:49 PM

No, it's stupid if they tell you that your warranty is voided.

nsmitchell · 10-24-2006, 03:09 PM

Just bought the same grounding kit as ItsMyDaily for $25.00 shipped. I had some bucks in the PayPal account, what the hay. I will let y'all know what the results are after I install it. I'll see if I can get my brothers ohmmeter and check resistance to all grounding points before I install it.

ItsMyDaily · 10-24-2006, 06:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nsmitchell

Just bought the same grounding kit as ItsMyDaily for $25.00 shipped. I had some bucks in the PayPal account, what the hay. I will let y'all know what the results are after I install it. I'll see if I can get my brothers ohmmeter and check resistance to all grounding points before I install it.

let us know how it turns out. If you find there are better spots that should be grounded instead then defenitly let me know.

Yaris-TJ · 11-03-2006, 04:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nsmitchell

Just bought the same grounding kit as ItsMyDaily for $25.00 shipped. I had some bucks in the PayPal account, what the hay. I will let y'all know what the results are after I install it. I'll see if I can get my brothers ohmmeter and check resistance to all grounding points before I install it.

any improvements on performance..?

eTiMaGo · 10-28-2006, 04:50 AM

great DIY writeup, you might also want to try this to help keep all that cabling tidy, unsing plain old zipties:

Just loop one long one around all cables, then use more as spacers between the cables.

Katana · 10-28-2006, 07:19 AM

Great idea!

nsmitchell · 11-03-2006, 01:38 PM

ItsMyDaily - How long did you wait for your kit after winning it on eBay? It's been just over a week with no package. They also wont answer my emails!

All I want is a tracking number...

ItsMyDaily · 11-03-2006, 03:31 PM

It took me about a week to get it. It took him about a week to respond to one of my emails too.

IsLNdbOi · 11-04-2006, 12:21 AM

What about this one? Is this one ok?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...m=120048964618

eco · 11-04-2006, 02:40 AM

OK,I got mine in,so do I need to remove some screws to install these wires,or are all the holes you used already empty.

eco · 11-04-2006, 02:41 AM

Ohya,and the sheet of paper manual says to ground the headlights,whats up with that.

ItsMyDaily · 11-04-2006, 10:43 AM

eco the area I mounted are areas which already have screws in place. Just remove them and put them back with the ground wire in place. The only place that does not have a screw in place is the location I chose on the transmission.

You can ground the headlights also as we discussed in another thread, I just chose not too. It doesn't matter if you do or if you don't. And remember you don't have to ground to every single place I did, you can choose to ground whatever you want.

Black Yaris · 11-04-2006, 12:41 PM

so, I going to do a DIY ground kit... I was just going to buy some bulk 4 or 6 gauge car stereo wire in blue to match my theme, and all gold terminals. How much, do you supose should I buy of the bulk wire? I planned on using a gold junction block terminal, normally used for car stereo power wire. anyone have any better sugestions, or comments... Oh yeah there will be pictures for the whole thing...

argylesocks · 11-06-2006, 02:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Black Yaris

so, I going to do a DIY ground kit... I was just going to buy some bulk 4 or 6 gauge car stereo wire in blue to match my theme, .

i believe there is a difference between stereo wire & power wire... i could be wrong, but im pretty sure i was told that by an electrical engineer once...

not sure if it makes a diff on this or not...

SDsurfrider · 11-04-2006, 12:46 PM

what about this type of mod? anyone know about these?

ItsMyDaily · 11-04-2006, 02:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SDsurfrider

what about this type of mod? anyone know about these?

If I'm right it basically hooks up to both the positive and negative terminals of the battery to better regulate and stabilize power. Not sure if it'll add increased performence, but might make electronics work better. Honestly it's considered by almost everyone in the automotive field as a bling item and nothing more. Never now though. If it's cheap then try it and let us now.

eco · 11-04-2006, 02:50 PM

Im getting one,good price to.

10-24-2006, 02:49 PM	#2
Katana Drives: Yaris LB 1.3lt 06 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Under the hood! Posts: 1,124	No, it's stupid if they tell you that your warranty is voided. __________________ It's not the ride, it's the rider!

10-24-2006, 03:09 PM	#3
nsmitchell View User's Garage Drives: LB-Auto-PWR-ABS-Cruise-Springs Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 1,065	Just bought the same grounding kit as ItsMyDaily for $25.00 shipped. I had some bucks in the PayPal account, what the hay. I will let y'all know what the results are after I install it. I'll see if I can get my brothers ohmmeter and check resistance to all grounding points before I install it. __________________ Other car is a 2005 Mustang Convertible 4.0L V6 Manual - Legend Lime Get YarAss in gear! RIP - Casey Tatum

10-28-2006, 04:50 AM	#6
eTiMaGo vroom vroom View User's Garage Drives: lil red 5-door Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bangkok, Thailand Posts: 7,744	great DIY writeup, you might also want to try this to help keep all that cabling tidy, unsing plain old zipties: Just loop one long one around all cables, then use more as spacers between the cables. __________________ The price of freedom of religion, or of speech, or of the press, is that we must put up with a good deal of rubbish. - Robert Jackson Bye bye 1NZ...

10-28-2006, 07:19 AM	#7
Katana Drives: Yaris LB 1.3lt 06 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Under the hood! Posts: 1,124	Great idea! __________________ It's not the ride, it's the rider!

11-03-2006, 01:38 PM	#8
nsmitchell View User's Garage Drives: LB-Auto-PWR-ABS-Cruise-Springs Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 1,065	ItsMyDaily - How long did you wait for your kit after winning it on eBay? It's been just over a week with no package. They also wont answer my emails! All I want is a tracking number... __________________ Other car is a 2005 Mustang Convertible 4.0L V6 Manual - Legend Lime Get YarAss in gear! RIP - Casey Tatum

11-03-2006, 03:31 PM	#9
ItsMyDaily The LittleBastard View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris Liftback Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 297	It took me about a week to get it. It took him about a week to respond to one of my emails too. __________________ Yaris Mods: 20% Tints Ground wires 2007 Toyota Yaris Liftback - Current 2004 Honda S2000 - Sold 1986 Toyota Corolla SR5 - Sold DIY: Groundwire Kit

11-04-2006, 12:21 AM	#10
IsLNdbOi Drives: Polar White - 5 Door '09 LB Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 1,285	What about this one? Is this one ok? http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...m=120048964618

11-04-2006, 02:40 AM	#11
eco Drives: 2007 Black Yaris sedan Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Atlanta Posts: 884	OK,I got mine in,so do I need to remove some screws to install these wires,or are all the holes you used already empty.

11-04-2006, 02:41 AM	#12
eco Drives: 2007 Black Yaris sedan Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Atlanta Posts: 884	Ohya,and the sheet of paper manual says to ground the headlights,whats up with that.

11-04-2006, 10:43 AM	#13
ItsMyDaily The LittleBastard View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris Liftback Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 297	eco the area I mounted are areas which already have screws in place. Just remove them and put them back with the ground wire in place. The only place that does not have a screw in place is the location I chose on the transmission. You can ground the headlights also as we discussed in another thread, I just chose not too. It doesn't matter if you do or if you don't. And remember you don't have to ground to every single place I did, you can choose to ground whatever you want. __________________ Yaris Mods: 20% Tints Ground wires 2007 Toyota Yaris Liftback - Current 2004 Honda S2000 - Sold 1986 Toyota Corolla SR5 - Sold DIY: Groundwire Kit

11-04-2006, 12:41 PM	#14
Black Yaris der Zeck View User's Garage Drives: '05 Audi A4 1.8t quattro Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Toledo, OH Posts: 5,231	so, I going to do a DIY ground kit... I was just going to buy some bulk 4 or 6 gauge car stereo wire in blue to match my theme, and all gold terminals. How much, do you supose should I buy of the bulk wire? I planned on using a gold junction block terminal, normally used for car stereo power wire. anyone have any better sugestions, or comments... Oh yeah there will be pictures for the whole thing... __________________

11-04-2006, 12:46 PM	#16
SDsurfrider Drives: 07 Sedan S Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Stolen Posts: 39	what about this type of mod? anyone know about these?

11-04-2006, 02:50 PM	#18
eco Drives: 2007 Black Yaris sedan Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Atlanta Posts: 884	Im getting one,good price to.

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