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Old 08-19-2016, 04:12 PM
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Hi guys,

i strip down my steering column an this part was on one screw at the column shaft coupler. What is that for?? The part is made of copper.
 
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Ground strap to ensure the horn has a circuit path to ground through the chassis.
 
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Then I thought right. But i think there is missing something. I can't find a picture how it should look like. Can i use a cable from the one side to the other side?
 
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Yes, you could make a cable to do the same thing.
 
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