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should always start with the basics first - - make certain the battery is holding a full charge - don't ASSUME it is good. Verify if the the battery connector halves (and charger connector) are cracked & making full contact or are pitted (can cause high amp draw & low voltage delivery) and battery cables are in good shape - R & R as necessary, then do the foot switch wire harness thing..
  • Posted 21 Dec 2012 12:02
  • Modified 21 Dec 2012 21:35 by poster
  • By johnr_j
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