2002 Chevrolet Silverado Flat Black Wire That Frame Gas Tank Neck Noticed Broke

2002 CHEVROLET SILVERADO
115,000 MILES
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what is the flat black wire that goes from the frame to the gas tank neck. I noticed that it is broke and wanted to know what it was and if I can put electrical tape on it or if it is crucial to replace it?
Feb 23, 2013 at 8:30 PM
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it's a ground wire and try to replace it with a braided ground wire if you can findone long enough it's to ground the gas pump when you put gas in truck
Feb 23, 2013 at 8:36 PM
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