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Old Oct 29th, 2017, 14:37   #1
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Default Little bit of maintenance on electrics

As well as keeping the fuse box nice and shiny and free from corrosion, this connector block down the bottom of the left inner wing is one that needs a spruce up every once in a while

Located there it gets a bit wet with condensation and at best the connectors go black and horrid. At worst, the connectors corrode away.

To keep the sidelights glowing bright, the headlights working well and a nice amount of current going through the old 2-pin flasher relay, the connectors need to be bright and shiny.

One of those 10 minute jobs with a cleaner that gives nice big results!
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As well as keeping the fuse box nice and shiny and free from corrosion, this connector block down the bottom of the left inner wing is one that needs a spruce up every once in a while

Located there it gets a bit wet with condensation and at best the connectors go black and horrid. At worst, the connectors corrode away.

To keep the sidelights glowing bright, the headlights working well and a nice amount of current going through the old 2-pin flasher relay, they connectors need to be bright and shiny.

One of those 10 minute jobs with a cleaner that gives nice big results!
You really need one of these waterproof connectors to last for many years with no trouble :

https://www.carbuildersolutions.com/...onnector-6-way

they do a replacement for the one you have too if you feel that is better .. but they are intended for inside the car where it is protected

https://www.carbuildersolutions.com/...-way-pack-of-5
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