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09-05-2009, 09:41 PM

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it goes between + and gnd. observe polarity: longer lead is +.

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09-05-2009, 10:57 PM

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it goes between + and gnd. observe polarity: longer lead is +.

Sometimes they have a rubber insulator on the + end of the cap as well.

12-26-2011, 03:24 PM

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Sorry to bring this thread back from the dead but...

Everytime I apply power to the car, the end of the capacitor blows off and it smokes like a bitch. This is the second Cap and I made sure both times that the polarity was correct. This is with the single 10000. did I miss something or should I opt for a different setup?

12-26-2011, 03:43 PM

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The polarity isn't correct.

12-27-2011, 10:47 AM

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The polarity isn't correct.

Check the cap's voltage too - should be minimum 35v.

Last edited by BarbyCar; 12-27-2011 at 08:31 PM. Reason: Edited 'cos I can't read symptoms before posting.

12-27-2011, 11:42 AM

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Fixed the cap issue. Now I don't think I'm getting signal from the MS. I have 12v and ground at all 4 connectors. Signal wires are direct to the harness of the DIYbob.