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Topic: $75 Dollar lesson

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$75 Dollar lesson

Posted: 9/13/04 2:02pm Message 1 of 4
MattK
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Marion, IA - USA
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Vette(s): 1969 Corvette Stingray Convertible. Just bought it from my uncle who owned it since 1971. Fathom green, green interior. 350/300, T400.
I had my gauge cluster out today to change the bad temp gauge. I forgot to pull the fuse to the gauges and something arced and now my amp meter if fried. Don't you hate it when lessons are expensive?

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$75 Dollar lesson

Posted: 9/13/04 2:34pm Message 2 of 4
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Vette(s): 1975 C3 Red, T-Tops, Black Interior. All I need is time and money! Getting there!
Yes I do hate it. And although it's rare for me anymore (only with cars), I'm not immune.

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$75 Dollar lesson

Posted: 9/13/04 6:54pm Message 3 of 4
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Vette(s): 2004 Commemorative Edition Coupe, Auto w/HUD. 13K miles in 2015. Sold 1982 Red Coupe
Is it best to disconnect the ground at the battery whenever working on the gages?


 
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$75 Dollar lesson

Posted: 9/14/04 11:15am Message 4 of 4
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It's best to disconnect the battery when working around any electrical. Sometimes you have to have it connected to operate and test the device you are working on. You can always disassemble an item, then reconnect the battery for testing.


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