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Old 02-03-2016, 07:06 PM
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Laredo 2012 3.6L

They look like a cheap flat braided grey line that comes from under the engine and hooks to the frame beside the alternator.

Is this something that I should worry about and repair quickly or it can wait until the end of winter?

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This is what is in two pieces on my 03 tj (attached to hood and firewall) apparently its to reduce the static on the am radio as I have been told., but reading over other post and replies to pretty well the same problem I see it just might have a constructive use. It was there so I'd be inclined to replace it to be on the safe side. Price from ctc is $8.50 for 13 in line.

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That type of braided line is usually to reduce interference on am radio stations. Grounds that really matter are usually made of sterner stuff.
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Thanks for your answer.

I was wondering if it could be related to the tranny because since a few weeks it feels jerky like "fishbite" when changing gears... Thought it could have been affecting the transmission sensors!
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