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Old Apr 13, 2021 | 12:59 PM
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Originally Posted by Kyle Coughlin

The blue circle has the positive and negative battery wires and a wire routed to the 12v40a fuse. The yellow circle has the ground wire that’s connected to the frame. And the clip has the wiring to the switch.
You need to reread this very carefully
 
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Old Apr 13, 2021 | 01:06 PM
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Originally Posted by Kyle Coughlin
The blue circle has the positive and negative battery wires and a wire routed to the 12v40a fuse. The yellow circle has the ground wire that’s connected to the frame. And the clip has the wiring to the switch.
The blue circle should have the positive and wire to the fuse.
 
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Old Apr 13, 2021 | 01:27 PM
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Originally Posted by roussfam
You need to reread this very carefully
yup disregard this Idk what I was thinking.
 
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Old Apr 13, 2021 | 01:45 PM
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Originally Posted by Kyle Coughlin
yup disregard this Idk what I was thinking.
All good now?
 
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Old Apr 13, 2021 | 04:43 PM
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Hmmm, how did this hook get caught in my lip?
 
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Old Apr 15, 2021 | 12:12 PM
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don't know, but shaking your head violently will not dislodge the hook!!
 
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don't know, but shaking your head violently will not dislodge the hook!!
Tell me about it, I've even tried a few jumps
 
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