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Can you can damage your vehicle's electronic system by welding on the frame and what procedures should you follow to weld on your truck frame?
Wiki User
∙ 2006-06-04 13:33:56
As long as you disconnect the battery (or batteries) first, you should be fine. Basically, disconnecting at least the negative cable breaks the circuit thus protecting the electronics.
Wiki User
∙ 2006-06-04 13:33:56
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