I realize that, but that doesn't explain why I have a short across my battery cables on the car when they're unhooked from the battery terminals and everything is wired up correctly in the junction. If that were the case, simply removing the battery would remove the short. The short remains.

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1981 300SD - 283,000 KM's at purchase, 360k+ now. Engine replaced at 311k. 16" CLK wheels, w126 gen II cosmetic upgrades, late w126 leather interior. RIP. Parted and gone due to fire

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