Does the arctic cat tether replace the key? Where my key goes in on my sled has come apart and does not want to back together. So rather than get a new one was thinking of installing a tether. So can I take the key assembly out and just run a tether?
Tether question?
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Hey Curtis I don't know the answer to your question for sure but the tether on my 10 M8 plugs in and the harness from the key piggy backs onto it. I have a spare ignition with the key from my old M7 that I no longer need. If your in the Edmonton area in the near future you are welcome to have it. I usually get home from work around 6 if your interested.
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Nope it doesn't replace the key, you still need one. The tether just goes inline behind the heat shield between the tank and the steering post.
moyiesledhead
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Sure it can. Cat tethers and keys are both normally open and run in parallel. Just unplug and remove the keyswitch and connect the tether.
Iamcatman
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I did mine super easy. the tether goes in line with the key. it is a normally open circuit. if you switch it off, it turns the sled off (basically shorts out) by cutting either wire the key will not work. I just cut my two key wires and put spade connectors on each end. when I'm using the tether, I connect the tether. if not, i just plug the key wires back in.
Sorry I thought they were ran in series on the same circuit, I didn't look when I installed mine, I just plugged it in. There you go niner!
craptabulous
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Havent ran a key on mine in years
Absledder
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exactly what he said. Its the same wires, doesnt matter if they end in a keyswitch or in a tether. .
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