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Good ground point under drivers kick panel

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heatdev
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Hello folks!

I'm at the end of wiring hella driving lights on the v70xc. I'm looking for a good ground for the switch just under the dash. I'm using a factory switch with the hella wiring.

The issue is the hella wiring insists on grounding the switch to make everything work. The provided ground wire is rather short. I can not for the life of me find anywhere near the light switches to ground the wire. I'm willing to add a new length of wire if I must to reach the metal brace under the dash.

Thanks in advance!

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Maybe one of the bolts holding the hood release bracket? Watch out for painted surfaces which won’t conduct, and don’t foul the handle with wire
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heatdev
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Year and Model: 1968 122s, 2000 v70x
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Post by heatdev »

Thanks for the reply!
Sorry if I wasn't clear. I have the relay grounded in the engine bay, at the the ground on the strut tower, and the negative terminal.

What I'm looking for is a ground inside the passenger compartment under the driver's side dash with which to ground the switch to the relay.

Thanks

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