Ground circuits — Part 3

In tracing electron current, we find an unusual way that generator electron current flows when the engine is running if the battery negative terminal is grounded to the engine block and to sheet metal at the same time.
May 5, 2017

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Vince Fischelli

Founder & Director of Training, Veejer Enterprises, Inc.

Vince Fischelli is the founder and Director of Training for Veejer Enterprises, Inc., in Garland, Texas. Over a 10-year military career, VInce graduated from the first electronics school in 1959. He has over 50 years of experience in servicing electronics, with the last 49 years devoted exclusively to the vehicle service industry. He managed both GM's Engine Computer and Digital Dash Remanufacturing Centers in Dallas, Texas, and is the former electronics editor of Import Service Magazine. He founded Veeer Enterprises in 1985 to provide vehicle electrical and electronics troubleshooting training to all segments of the vehicle service industry. He is the author of more than 20 books including workbooks and instructor guides covering vehicle electrical-electronics troubleshooting. He also conducts hands-on training and workshops. He is a featured speaker at industry trade shows and conventions presenting electrical electronics training for all segments of the vehicle service industry.

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