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04-22-2012, 05:01 PM
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AKA "Hurricane Hank"
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Location: Elk Point, South Dakota
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Flickering taillights
I having an issue with my tail lights lately. When driving down the road, they flicker on & off. I can also recreate the issue when parked if I just push up & down on the bed. Everything else works fine, so I'm assuming this is a ground issue? What can I use to ground the bed to the frame? Can I use household type ground wire? or do I need to purchase a special grounding strap?
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04-22-2012, 05:30 PM
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Java Mechanic
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Re: Flickering taillights
The braided straps are the most durable solution but anything that makes a good connection will do.
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04-23-2012, 11:32 AM
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AKA "Hurricane Hank"
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Re: Flickering taillights
That's what the issue was! I used a piece of copper wire from some residential wire from the frame to the back of the bed & now they work great! I will pick up a couple of ground straps the next time I get to the parts store for a more permanent fix. Thanks!
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