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Feb 16, 2011 | 07:57 AM

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I guess I don't remember that when I did mine. See if anybody else says anything.

Feb 16, 2011 | 10:42 AM

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Talyn

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No idea on that one.

Feb 16, 2011 | 10:51 AM

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RRranch

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I think that stuffs purpose was as an RF shield since it's got 100 volt DC in there. It can put out waves that can interfere with electronics.

Feb 16, 2011 | 12:12 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by RRranch

I think that stuffs purpose was as an RF shield since it's got 100 volt DC in there. It can put out waves that can interfere with electronics.

Agreed. It sounds to me like the drain wire for the foil shield in the wiring harness. It is probably grounded at the IDM. You should be safe to cut it off or just tape it up good and leave it.

Feb 16, 2011 | 12:49 PM

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MagKarl

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Glad to hear you got it figured out. That has a huge victory when I fixed mine.

Feb 16, 2011 | 02:12 PM

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Well, it was a long and convoluted tale, but I'm glad you got it figured out. I believe I would drive my happy @ss back over to that Ford dealership and talk to the Service Manager about that, I don't see any reason for you not to be refunded whatever you spent there on their "expertise". And if they don't want to cut you a deal, let them know you will file a complaint with both Ford and with ASE.

Feb 17, 2011 | 06:23 AM

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FARM69

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Glad you got it figured it. Those UCVH's can be a real pain sometimes.

Feb 17, 2011 | 09:46 AM

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If anyone else has this problem in the future, you can pop the contacts out of the plug and just swap locations, you don't have to cut and solder the wires. It's been a while but I think I used a paper clip to release the contacts from the plastic plug housing.