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ltarnack - 13 Apr 2006 04:36 GMT

what is a "chaise" ground? and can it cause all sorts of misc. and random electrical problems if damaged somehow????? I have a 2004 Ford Freestar that does weird stuff like clock/radio reset themselves and the auto doors close on own, engine rev's by itself, etc... what could this be

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Backyard Mechanic - 13 Apr 2006 14:19 GMT

> what is a "chaise" ground? and can it cause all sorts of misc. and
> random electrical problems if damaged somehow????? I have a 2004 Ford
> Freestar that does weird stuff like clock/radio reset themselves and
> the auto doors close on own, engine rev's by itself, etc... what
> could this be?

"Chaise" ?!!!! That's a new one!

Since lazy guys like chaises... I assume it's not working hard
enough....meaning a grounding point that is either loose or corroded.

Yeah, it could cause the symptoms you describe but the question is, WHICH
grounding point. Meaning you will have to 'chaise' the wiring around to
find it.

I guess...

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Happy Traveler - 13 Apr 2006 15:18 GMT

My guess is that he meant 'chassis ground', although that doesn't mean much
in a unibody vehicle (not familiar with Freestar, but it's unibody, right?).
In any case, it may make some sense to check the negative battery strap
first.

> "Chaise" ?!!!! That's a new one!
>
> Since lazy guys like chaises... I assume it's not working hard
> enough....meaning a grounding point that is either loose or corroded.

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trainfan1 - 13 Apr 2006 21:34 GMT

> what is a "chaise" ground? and can it cause all sorts of misc. and random electrical problems if damaged somehow????? I have a 2004 Ford Freestar that does weird stuff like clock/radio reset themselves and the auto doors close on own, engine rev's by itself, etc... what could this be?

A relaxing, reclining knoll or patch with support for legs & feet?

Rob

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bamp - 14 Apr 2006 00:17 GMT

>> what is a "chaise" ground? and can it cause all sorts of misc. and random
>> electrical problems if damaged somehow????? I have a 2004 Ford Freestar
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> Rob

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JohanB - 14 Apr 2006 01:56 GMT

Smart Junction Box ??

> what is a "chaise" ground? and can it cause all sorts of misc. and random electrical problems if damaged somehow????? I have a 2004 Ford Freestar

that does weird stuff like clock/radio reset themselves and the auto doors
close on own, engine rev's by itself, etc... what could this be?

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