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Originally Posted by Netspeed View Post
Odd....I have the same thing on both sides and I just noticed the right side isn't attached on the hinge. The left side goes from the hinge to a bolt about 3 inches above where the strut rod mounts.

If I saw just one, I'd believe it's a ground strap but two straps? What on earth (pun intended) would need two big grounds on the decklid?
Thanks everyone for the prompt replies! I believe the whale tail needs extra ground straps since it must be attractive to lightning strikes and one puny strap wouldn't be enough to conduct all that current away from the deck lid to all the sensitive Motronic stuff beneath.
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