What Is This Hanging Under My Jeep?

[ItsMeKO3]

Hey guys. Sorry if this may be a dumb question, but I'm not super knowledgeable about this type of stuff lol. I went out this morning to start my Jeep and saw something hanging underneath it. It looks to be some kind of strap??

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Whatever it is, is it important? Thanks for any help.

[jcoulter]

Ground strap. Can't tell you why there is one there though. I'm used to seeing them in the engine compartment.

[Matt]

Yup, it's a ground strap for the exhaust. Ground straps are located throughout the vehicle to distribute the charge.

[ItsMeKO3]

There is a 2nd one in the same spot also. What do I do with it now?

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[Matt]

If there's a 2nd one there I wouldn't worry about it right now. Wait for a warm summer day when you need something to tinker with and a few beers.

[ItsMeKO3]

Sounds good. Thanks a lot!

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[LWM]

I tore one off in Buena Vista two years ago and still have not fixed it.

[07JeepXK]

I ripped both of mine off wheeling!!

[ItsMeKO3]

So would this have any relation as to why my Hella's aren't working? Or is that just my bad luck? I haven't had a chance to look at them yet. I just realized they weren't about 10 minutes ago when I was driving home. Its just weird because they were fine a couple days ago.

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[Matt]

Nope, should not affect the function of your fog lights at all.

[ItsMeKO3]

I didn't think so, and apparently it doesn't. I just went out and tried them again and they came right on. Must be a short somewhere.

[Matt]

Sounds like a loose ground connection.

[07JeepXK]

Mine have been ripped of for a while now with no adverse effects.