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Old 08-16-2010, 11:37 AM   #184 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by Daox View Post
Unfortunately, from sitting, I noticed the pins on the connector for the cord going from the switch up in the front of the car have gotten corroded.
How long since the last charge? Maybe there is a lot of self-discharge in the cells. I read about problems with that cord. Did it get wet or just Wisconsin humidity got to it? You could probably use a standard phone crimp tool, the RJ11 plug has 6 positions but they are usually not all filled in telephone applications.

They could have used a 6-pin trailer connector instead of a phone jack, it would be stronger and easier to service. When I get my kit, I might use a trailer connector as the service disconnect, and then make a couple of RJ11-to-6 pin adapters so I can carry a spare adapter in case the phone plug craps out. (Unless there is an easy way to bypass the phone plug entirely).
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