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MetroMPG · 11-27-2007, 11:57 AM

If I understand Jerry's setup, his pot box latching relay prevents the pack +ve contactor from closing if the ignition is switched on while the go pedal is pressed.

His approach is sort of equivalent to forcing you to depress the clutch before starting a manual, or pressing the brake to shift out of park.

I omitted that precaution.

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