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    another vessel view Mobile Question - Correct plug used?

    Serial # 1B044209

    I'm starting to 2nd guess that I used the right plug for my VVM set up.

    When I checked the motor I only found 2 plugs that were "free" and fit the VVM. However the 1 plug that has some kind of resistor didnt have any kind of cover on it, You can only see the green "rubber" pin cover, I am assuming thats due to one of the previous owners or mechs removing or the cap poping off.


    Blury pic because i zoomed in but... the white stripped plug above the VVM is where the resistor is and the plug right below which is barely visible is the main plug...

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    Going to need a bit more clear picture.

    There should be only ONE 10 pin plug under that cowling, on the STB side of the engine.


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    #3
    So this is the plug that I would believe is the plug for vvm





    This is the back of the resistor I got.




    This is the error I'm getting when I try to connect
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    Another simple vvm thread.... ended up just needing the correct resistor
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    Correct plug- and you are correct, earlier engines that did not have a 10-pin Terminating Resistor will REQUIRE one, if the VV Mobile Module is being installed directly to the engine.

    If installed elsewhere in an EXISTING Smartcraft System, you do not add any resistors.


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