Electrical Question - ECM Touching Battery
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Electrical Question - ECM Touching Battery
Im installing a fender kit on my 2013 softail slim and it requires the ECM to be folded onto the battery and secured with either zip ties or velcro. Then a batter cover is placed on top.
My concern is the close contact of the ECM to the battery itself. Is there any possible concerns with the setup?
Im a novice-level mechanic, but something doesnt sound right about putting two things that are running electricity so close together. My instinct tells me that I should put the ECM in some kind of rubber or neopreen sleeve maybe?
The guy selling the kit says no, but I wanted to run it by the forum for opinions.
Thanks!
My concern is the close contact of the ECM to the battery itself. Is there any possible concerns with the setup?
Im a novice-level mechanic, but something doesnt sound right about putting two things that are running electricity so close together. My instinct tells me that I should put the ECM in some kind of rubber or neopreen sleeve maybe?
The guy selling the kit says no, but I wanted to run it by the forum for opinions.
Thanks!
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I haven't seen this kit but I agree with your concerns. The ECM is a metal housing and should it make contact with the positive terminal and the frame damage could occur. I always glue a strip of rubber inner tube on top of my battery as a flap that lays over the positive terminal. Just a little extra protection. Perhaps you could rig something similar.
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I haven't seen this kit but I agree with your concerns. The ECM is a metal housing and should it make contact with the positive terminal and the frame damage could occur. I always glue a strip of rubber inner tube on top of my battery as a flap that lays over the positive terminal. Just a little extra protection. Perhaps you could rig something similar.
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So I contacted the make of the fender kit and their answer was "we havent heard of any complaints yet", which doesnt address my concern at all. Just cuz it hasnt happened yet doesnt mean I shouldnt be concerned or take precautions.
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