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  1. Ramzi

    Accessory Wiring - M1097R1 / Dual Voltage 200A - 24v vs 12v

    I would like to add some accessories and so far everything Ive been able to purchase is 12v / 24v compatible (LEDs, Bluetooth, amp / volt meters etc). If I choose to operate only 24v accessories, is it best to pull power from the forward most bus bar "positive " post in the battery box? Then...
  2. Ramzi

    Glow Plug Replacement

    Im going to replace my glow plugs but I had a few questions for the brain trust. I purchased replacement plugs from a well known vendor (the highest grade they offer) but they are 10mm not 3/8. Is it true that the 10mm plugs are inferior? - if so I'll likely try to return them. From where...
  3. Ramzi

    Wait light not coming on - but starts (2006 M1097R1)

    After installing a supplemental ground harness, cleaning ground connections, reattaching the ground to the fuel gauge (58H I think it was) and re-seating the gauge cluster - my wait light no longer comes on. Truck starts, runs and drives fine w/o any smoke. KDS start box. Ive spent a few hours...
  4. Ramzi

    Wait light not coming on - but starts fine (2006 M1097R1)

    After installing a supplemental ground harness, cleaning ground connections, reattaching the ground to the fuel gauge (58H I think it was) and re-seating the gauge cluster - my wait light no longer comes on. Truck starts, runs and drives fine w/o any smoke. KDS start box. (EDIT BELOW) Ive...
  5. Ramzi

    2006 M1097R1 Insurance in Texas

    This is a tough one. I have been through all of the usual suspects w/o any luck - Stamped VIN on tag 601530, on Body 1530 State Farm - hard no Hagerty - not old enough Progressive - no JC Taylor - cant be used off road (probably shouldn't have mentioned that) Farm Bureau - tried but cant find...
  6. Ramzi

    “I thought somebody was BBQing” / New 2006 M1097R1 owner looking for direction for an electrical issue.

    This evening I took the dog box off and noticed a disconnected ground which comes from the TC light. I set it against the block then took a call from my wife (mistake #1) and all of a sudden the ground wire on from the firewall 3C melted through the insulation - I believe this is the BODY...
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