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All running now folks, thanks very much for the input


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I had missed off a small wire in the switch control.


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Hey there are reasons why the switch wires are small and soldered in place and not crimped. Vibration and confined space. Squishing all those wires may come back to haunt you in the future. Bright side is now you will know where to look. Good Luck.
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