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Old May 31, 2007 | 11:21 PM
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i pushed the coat hanger through, but i cant see it on the other end
Old May 31, 2007 | 11:29 PM
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Did you slip it? Can you still push the coat hanger more? Or is it stuck? You would be able to see the coat hanger if you'll push it more. Try to use a neon-colored coat hanger so that you won't get dizzy looking for it in the engine bay.
Old May 31, 2007 | 11:31 PM
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Define Slip
Old May 31, 2007 | 11:33 PM
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In this particular case:

"Slide along smoothly"
Old May 31, 2007 | 11:37 PM
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Well, i pulled it down, and pushed the coat hanger in, should i be aiming the coat hanger, or just general push foward
Old Jun 1, 2007 | 12:09 AM
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I DID IT!
Old Jun 1, 2007 | 01:33 AM
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I have one more question, what size of these do i need to put on the terminals so i can add extra wires?

What size of these do i need


To fit this
Old Jun 1, 2007 | 01:45 AM
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Well, it depends on what size of wire you are using. The one that you have has a hole a little to big for the bolt on the battery terminal. Why don't you try if it fits?

Use something like this:
Old Jun 1, 2007 | 01:47 AM
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What size is that one?
Old Jun 1, 2007 | 01:50 AM
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I don't really know what size. Just get the one that fits the bolt on the battery terminal with a little thicker ring terminal. You'll know when you see it.
Old Jun 1, 2007 | 02:31 AM
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Ok, are there any other places to get power other than the battery, im worried about my car catching fire, also, i put the fuse on the positive wire, is that okay?
Old Jun 1, 2007 | 02:36 AM
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The battery would be your best bet for power source, IDK anywhere else you can get it. Yes, put the fuse inline with the positive terminal.
Old Jun 1, 2007 | 02:58 AM
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the other power source for 12v is like i said previously, inside the car under the switch plate, pull the cover off and you will see a thick white wire, that is 12v.
Old Jun 1, 2007 | 03:00 AM
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Ok, awesome, thanks to everyone for the help, i couldn't have done it without you guys!
Old Jun 1, 2007 | 12:42 PM
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hopefully your all good now. haha
Old Jun 1, 2007 | 04:00 PM
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Yeah... Finally....
Old Jun 17, 2007 | 12:23 AM
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Im sorry but this was the funniest thing ever to read. It really was and im glad that everyone kept their cool and no one started to flame and all. Hey STNC , good luck on all your car things, you have a long way to go and try not to get hurt doing it!
Old Jun 17, 2007 | 12:51 AM
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Well, gettin through the firewall is no problem anymore, as well as getting the bumper off, I'll post some pictures of all of my work tommorow.
Old Jun 17, 2007 | 01:43 AM
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LOL!

we're just glad helping a young padawan.
Old Jun 17, 2007 | 06:03 AM
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Originally Posted by Daskid
LOL!

we're just glad helping a young padawan.
Thats what i love about this forum, everyone is so helpful, if i didnt have ScionLife, i would be sitting here, without getting anything accomplished.



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