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Old 07-15-2009, 07:13 PM   #484 (permalink)
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I didn't have a reversing contactor. I just used the transmission's reverse. So basically, I just did the pre-charge resistor, turned the key, which made a loud click (contactor closed), and then drive in forward or reverse or whatever I want. Do you still have a way to shift into reverse?
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