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Old Jun 18, 2019 | 08:15 PM
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I can spew soil science and structural, but why is this ****ed up









I can spew soil science and structural, but why is this ****ed up?
 
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Old Jun 18, 2019 | 08:22 PM
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Wires came loose for the left side would be my guess.
 
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Wires came loose for the left side would be my guess.
There are 12.7v to the left side with key turned to access. The brake light does work.
 
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Then the printed circuit for the running portion is fried.
 
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Just tell us exactly what the issue is, what lights work and when etc...

No pictures are needed, just a description of the problem, what type of modifications to lighting if any.
 
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Just tell us exactly what the issue is, what lights work and when etc...

No pictures are needed, just a description of the problem, what type of modifications to lighting if any.
Arr you drunken? The left led running light on the signal bar in out.. brake light working.
 
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Arr you drunken? The left led running light on the signal bar in out.. brake light working.
Try not to be a dick when you need help.
 
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Any chance polarity is reversed?
 
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Any chance polarity is reversed?
No sir, I believe it’s fried.. maybe it’s time for a replacement.
 
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