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jelopymk1
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Ground wires

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Hi all
i hear that golf mk1 has a frequent problem with ground wire issues. i have that problem now with fuzes blowing and one indicator working and not working. sorry if i dont explain correctly. so where do i check for this common problem, some say it is a faulty ground wire. i dont know where to start looking.

thanx in advance
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Start by telling us the year model if your mk1.

You can start with the first earth poin on the stud at the battery, then earth in motor, some more earth wires next to the fuse box, there is also earths at the tail lights.
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thanx. it is a 1984 model mk1 1300
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jelopymk1 wrote: Thu Jun 07, 2018 8:19 am thanx. it is a 1984 model mk1 1300
Ok, start with the points I mentioned in previous post.
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