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  1. Wire Fox

    New M998 Ignition problems/batteries/lights

    There's a notice in one of the PS Mags I read recently reminding units that Optima batteries are not authorized for use in any combat vehicle, but was ok for use in generators and other support equipment. That might be some CYA stuff, because I'm certainly tempted to do so myself...
  2. Wire Fox

    New M998 Ignition problems/batteries/lights

    Yup, sounds like batteries. Get them tested prior to spending cash. Still prior to spending cash, try individually charging them overnight on a good charger to try and see if you can salvage the batteries. Also, the manual ending in 24P is a parts manual. Use it in conjunction with the manual...
  3. Wire Fox

    New M998 Ignition problems/batteries/lights

    You need to be in TM 9-2320-280-20 Vol 2, Chapter 4, Section 7, Rotary Switch Replacement. (Starts on page 4-14, which is the 240th page in my PDF copy). I suspect it won't actually be too helpful, since the wire lead numbers should just match to the numbers on the switch, which likely won't...
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