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getagrip_already

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5. Could be the capacitor...

Reply to Beartracks (Original post)

Sat May 13, 2023, 07:21 PM

May 2023

Lots of experts on youtube (ahem), so do a search there but take it all as entertainment first. But there is some good info if you look hard enuf.

Either way, unless your are good with electrical systems, you will need a pro to look at it.

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