To troubleshoot a fuel pump ground problem:
* Check the fuel tank's straps: Ensure the straps holding the fuel tank are clean and making good metal-to-metal contact with the car's body. Corrosion is a common culprit. Clean these connections with a wire brush.
* Inspect the wiring harness: Look for any broken or corroded wires near the fuel tank or the fuel pump relay.
* Test the ground at the fuel pump itself: Disconnect the fuel pump wiring harness. Use a multimeter to test for a good ground at the pump's mounting point and at the connector itself. You should have a near-zero resistance reading between the pump's mounting point and a known good ground point on the car's chassis (like a bolt on the engine block).
* Check the fuel pump relay: A faulty relay can sometimes manifest as a grounding issue.
Instead of searching for a specific "ground wire," focus on ensuring a good ground path from the fuel pump to the car's chassis. If you've checked all of the above and still have a problem, you may have a more serious electrical fault requiring professional diagnosis.