1998 Chevrolet Blazer Grounding Wires Missing

Tiny
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  • 1998 CHEVROLET BLAZER
  • 6 CYL
  • 4WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 172,000 MILES
A rebuilt engine was installed almost 2 years ago and the truck has been driven about 60,000 miles since then. The repair shop I take it to told me that some of the grounding wires were not connected when the rebuilt engine was installed - but they wanted to charge me almost $200 to fix them and since it had been driven for a year in that condition, I really didn't think anything of it. That is until recently when my dashboard & headlights have begun to flicker. It might happen when I've first started the engine or when I'm driving. It's happened at 40mph and 70mph. While the lights are flickering the amp meter will bounce a little but it never goes below 14. The battery was replaced 2 weeks ago. Convinced that we had a failing voltage meter in the alternator, I stopped at the local shop to buy one. The guys there strongly suggested that I check out the grounding wires first and that it was a job that could be done at home.

So here's the question: Where are the grounding wires supposed to be? How many should there be? I haven't bought the repair manual for this vehicle... Yet :)

Thanks for the help!
Friday, October 24th, 2014 AT 8:45 AM

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Tiny
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There are ground wires and straps all over the vehicle. Did they give you any indication as to where the problems were seen?
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Friday, October 24th, 2014 AT 8:50 AM
Tiny
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No they did not.
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Friday, October 24th, 2014 AT 9:02 AM
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I hate to say it, but without being there to see things, I have no idea where to start.
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Friday, October 24th, 2014 AT 10:54 AM
Tiny
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Sounds like it's time to order the repair book - at least I'm hoping that would have the information. Thanks for responding so quickly.
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Friday, October 24th, 2014 AT 11:08 AM
Tiny
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I'm sorry I couldn't be of more help. I have schematics that show ground locations, but they are all over the vehicle. I would copy and paste them for you, but the online manual won't let me do it.
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Friday, October 24th, 2014 AT 8:20 PM

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