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electrical problems

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by 66cj5, Jul 11, 2005.

  1. 66cj5

    66cj5 Jeep with no name

    just got done installing the electric fan and now I have no power @ the iginition switch. I have 12.9 volts @ the battery, winch solinoid and battery. the jeep shut off on it's own while I was adjusting the temp switch. any thoughts/ideas??????
     
    66cj5, Jul 11, 2005
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  2. Roboter

    Roboter Klaatu Barada Jeepto

    Blown fuse :?
     
    Roboter, Jul 14, 2005
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  3. 66cj5

    66cj5 Jeep with no name

    checked fuses. thinking fuseable link or ign switch. (or the hacked rats nest wiring under dash [again])
     
    66cj5, Jul 16, 2005
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  4. 66cj5

    66cj5 Jeep with no name

    found the problem (I think) seems that the hacked wire job has the hot wire from the alt going to the headlight switch then the ign switch. seems the headlight switch is bad and since i have no lights (yet), am going to bypass headlight switch.
     
    66cj5, Jul 17, 2005
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  5. kamel

    kamel Senior Curmudgeon

    Whoa!!!

    wire from battery to light switch is normal. It isn't the only way to connect it, but it is not 'wrong' or indicate that it is hacked up.

    On the back of the light switch is a circuit breaker in case there is a dead short in the lights.

    Your ign wire may run through the breaker or just use the breaker terminal as a junction point.

    kamel
     
    kamel, Jul 17, 2005
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  6. 66cj5

    66cj5 Jeep with no name

    found the short. hot lead from fan switch touched the tub. might get the rebuilt transfer case installed by attica.
     
    66cj5, Jul 25, 2005
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