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  1. Metalman

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    #3 Metalman, Feb 12, 2013
    Some people add a cable tie to the receiver that contains the cable end.... This DIY prevents the cable from detaching from the lock mechanism in the future....

    Look for the small black plastic cable tie in the picture...
    Simple worthwhile mod...:Thumbsup:

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  2. Gizmo

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    #2 Gizmo, Feb 12, 2013
    Take off your right wheel, then unscrew all of the plastic screws that fasten the wheel well cover in place. You will be able to reach the mechanism and reattach the cable.
     
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    #6 Gizmo, Feb 12, 2013
    Keep us posted if you fix it.
     
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    #4 Gizmo, Feb 12, 2013
    Thanks for added that MM! I forgot about that mod.
     
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    #5 Devrider, Feb 12, 2013
    Thanks guyz, i'm happy to see thati'm not the only one

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    #7 Devrider, Feb 13, 2013
    I'll try to fix it this weekend ... I have no place to work except in the father's garage ...

    DEv
     
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    #8 Devrider, Feb 18, 2013
    Problem fixed ... Very easy to reach it when wheel plastic are out ... I'd get to check my foglight in the way ... And remove my broken glove compartment ( need to find one ... )

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    #9 oldvet53, Feb 18, 2013
    Thanks for this tip! I am learning so much from all the tips that are shared here! I just did mine.
     
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    #10 beken, Feb 22, 2013
    That engine bay sure looks clean. :cool: