Prevent MPEM to blow again in my 1997 GTI?

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Hi,
My MPEM is most likely blown. It blows the 5A fuse when connecting the 4-pin magneto contact. I measure +12V on three of four pins (even ground!) on the other side disconnected, so that's why i consider my MPEM dead.
I think the cause was a loose battery connection.
This might happen again, since you can't secure a stable connection to 100%.
It would be nice to hear what others have done to prevent this. I am not willing to buy this unit one more time. A big capacitor maybe?

Best,
Rikard

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Re: Prevent MPEM to blow again in my 1997 GTI?

if your battery cable comes loose it was not put on right , star washers and dilectric grease should be used .