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Old Feb 23, 2012 | 01:24 PM
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In between the switch and the back of the dash is an aluminum ring with an arm that screws into the top right speedo mount. Does anyone know what it is, what it's called and where I can get one? Not sure there is anything wrong with it. Just trying to be prepared as I reassemble my dash
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Old Feb 23, 2012 | 01:33 PM
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I believe that is the ground for the switch.
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Old Feb 23, 2012 | 02:16 PM
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Hi 69,
It's called out in the AIM as 'Strap'. 3928779
Because of where it's attached to the switch and pad, I've always thought it helped stabilize the switch in the dash pad. But Roco might well be right!
I don't see it listed at the vendors I looked at.
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yep ground strap for the switch

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Originally Posted by Roco71
I believe that is the ground for the switch.
Originally Posted by Sully1882
yep ground strap for the switch...
Yah. You need it. Don't forget to install it on the new switch.

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Thanks, I'll hold on to this one as I don't see it on any vendor sites.
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