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Welding & Electronics #543008 12/27/04 06:41 PM
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I have to weld some reinforcement on a back frame that's rusting out. I don't want to smoke the electronics on my 2.6mpfi in the process with my arc welder. Any tips on isolating the electrical system so I still have a working vehicle when I'm done or is it a non-issue if I keep the ground close to the site of the welding?


'89 P'up, 2.6 I-Tec, 488,000 miles and done... gone to the great beyond
Re: Welding & Electronics [Re: RT1] #543009 12/27/04 07:30 PM
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Pull the negative cable off the battery and as you said, keep the ground lead close to where you are welding. If you are still worried, disconnect the ECU.

Good Luck,
Michael

Re: Welding & Electronics [Re: mlclark] #543010 12/27/04 08:36 PM
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litnin Offline
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Pull the negative cable off the battery and as you said, keep the ground lead close to where you are welding. If you are still worried, disconnect the ECU.

Good Luck,
Michael


Perfect advise!


1995 Trooper LS auto 3.2 DOHC /w SOHC intake
1989 Trooper 2.6 auto
1989 I-Mark RS DOHC 1.6
1991 Stylus XS DOHC 1.8
Re: Welding & Electronics [Re: mlclark] #543011 01/04/05 12:23 AM
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Thanks. I figured it was that easy, but never hurts to make sure.


'89 P'up, 2.6 I-Tec, 488,000 miles and done... gone to the great beyond
Re: Welding & Electronics [Re: RT1] #543012 01/04/05 02:15 AM
Anonymous
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I never disconnect my battery or anything, I probably should but IÆve never had a problem. I wouldnÆt worry about it.








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