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Old Feb 23, 2008 | 07:45 PM
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Exclamation Connecting the Capacitor

In Aftermarket lights. . .


I've read the posts everywhere so please spare me. I even have seen the diagram however i don't know much about things like that and i'm not sure how to connect the cap to the ballast. I've purchased the right cap (2200 uf) and i just wanna do it right bob someone please help me!!!!!!!!!!
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Old Feb 23, 2008 | 09:31 PM
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i was frustrated so i just said oh well what the hell i'm not an electrician but i'll try it. . . .and to my surprise it works on my first head light i'm so ooooooo happy and all because i went out on a limb and did my best!!!!!!!!!

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Old Feb 23, 2008 | 11:18 PM
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I think I speak for the forum when I say... Glad we could help

Just a suggestion, but you may want to post exactly HOW you did it, so this way when someone needs help with the same problem they will have something for reference.
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Old Feb 23, 2008 | 11:37 PM
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I will do that sir

I did a pretty ghetto way if i may say so myself however i will post tommnorrow how i did it with the proper photos and everything.


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