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In a Toyota Tundra, the grounding locations are important for various connections: from the battery to the inner fender, from the battery to the engine block, right behind the motor mount, and at the engine rear behind the firewall. Ground straps, also called engine ground wires or ground cables, play a crucial role in your vehicle by redirecting excessive electricity in case of an electrical surge or short circuit in the engine. If you need to change any of the ground wires and prefer a professional mechanic to do it for you, this process is commonly known as a battery cable replacement. The labor cost for this service usually ranges from $80 to $100, so there are potential savings if you decide to replace the ground cable on your own.
The specific positions are: the battery near the inner fender, the battery by the engine block, directly behind the motor mount. The engine is situated at the back behind the firewall. The exact placement doesn't have to be precise as long as the wires are connecting to some part of the vehicle frame, generator, and, of course, the battery.
I just installed a new battery in my 2006 Tundra, but the smaller ground wire doesn't reach the hole on the fender where it was attached. Will the truck start without it?