1987 XJ 4.0L Headlight problem
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Re: 1987 XJ 4.0L Headlight problem
If you follow the red wire from the battery, one will end at a bolt in
the power distribution module. At this bolt you will find a couple 8"
or so pieces of soft wire that have a big rubber crimp tube on the end
where they hook to the harness. The piece from the bolt to the crimp is
the fuse link.
Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
Seth Hubbard wrote:
>
> I have an 87 Cherokee and am having quite a bit of difficulty to track
> down a problem with my headlamps. Currently, the headlights, stop
> lights, parking lights, dashboard lights, hazard flasher and dome light
> do not operate (the turn signals are working).
>
> I got out a multimeter and have checked the fuse panel. None of the
> fuses are blown. However, there is no power (12V) on either side of
> these fuses. In addition, if I remove the fuse, the hot side of the
> fuse (side that should be connected to the battery), is a dead short to
> ground.
>
> Any suggestions where to start looking next or a possible cause for this
> ?? I am considering the headlight switch. Wish I had a good schematic
> for the electrical system!
>
> Thanks in advance for any advice,
> Seth Hubbard
the power distribution module. At this bolt you will find a couple 8"
or so pieces of soft wire that have a big rubber crimp tube on the end
where they hook to the harness. The piece from the bolt to the crimp is
the fuse link.
Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
Seth Hubbard wrote:
>
> I have an 87 Cherokee and am having quite a bit of difficulty to track
> down a problem with my headlamps. Currently, the headlights, stop
> lights, parking lights, dashboard lights, hazard flasher and dome light
> do not operate (the turn signals are working).
>
> I got out a multimeter and have checked the fuse panel. None of the
> fuses are blown. However, there is no power (12V) on either side of
> these fuses. In addition, if I remove the fuse, the hot side of the
> fuse (side that should be connected to the battery), is a dead short to
> ground.
>
> Any suggestions where to start looking next or a possible cause for this
> ?? I am considering the headlight switch. Wish I had a good schematic
> for the electrical system!
>
> Thanks in advance for any advice,
> Seth Hubbard
#12
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Re: 1987 XJ 4.0L Headlight problem
If you follow the red wire from the battery, one will end at a bolt in
the power distribution module. At this bolt you will find a couple 8"
or so pieces of soft wire that have a big rubber crimp tube on the end
where they hook to the harness. The piece from the bolt to the crimp is
the fuse link.
Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
Seth Hubbard wrote:
>
> I have an 87 Cherokee and am having quite a bit of difficulty to track
> down a problem with my headlamps. Currently, the headlights, stop
> lights, parking lights, dashboard lights, hazard flasher and dome light
> do not operate (the turn signals are working).
>
> I got out a multimeter and have checked the fuse panel. None of the
> fuses are blown. However, there is no power (12V) on either side of
> these fuses. In addition, if I remove the fuse, the hot side of the
> fuse (side that should be connected to the battery), is a dead short to
> ground.
>
> Any suggestions where to start looking next or a possible cause for this
> ?? I am considering the headlight switch. Wish I had a good schematic
> for the electrical system!
>
> Thanks in advance for any advice,
> Seth Hubbard
the power distribution module. At this bolt you will find a couple 8"
or so pieces of soft wire that have a big rubber crimp tube on the end
where they hook to the harness. The piece from the bolt to the crimp is
the fuse link.
Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
Seth Hubbard wrote:
>
> I have an 87 Cherokee and am having quite a bit of difficulty to track
> down a problem with my headlamps. Currently, the headlights, stop
> lights, parking lights, dashboard lights, hazard flasher and dome light
> do not operate (the turn signals are working).
>
> I got out a multimeter and have checked the fuse panel. None of the
> fuses are blown. However, there is no power (12V) on either side of
> these fuses. In addition, if I remove the fuse, the hot side of the
> fuse (side that should be connected to the battery), is a dead short to
> ground.
>
> Any suggestions where to start looking next or a possible cause for this
> ?? I am considering the headlight switch. Wish I had a good schematic
> for the electrical system!
>
> Thanks in advance for any advice,
> Seth Hubbard
#13
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Re: 1987 XJ 4.0L Headlight problem
If you follow the red wire from the battery, one will end at a bolt in
the power distribution module. At this bolt you will find a couple 8"
or so pieces of soft wire that have a big rubber crimp tube on the end
where they hook to the harness. The piece from the bolt to the crimp is
the fuse link.
Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
Seth Hubbard wrote:
>
> I have an 87 Cherokee and am having quite a bit of difficulty to track
> down a problem with my headlamps. Currently, the headlights, stop
> lights, parking lights, dashboard lights, hazard flasher and dome light
> do not operate (the turn signals are working).
>
> I got out a multimeter and have checked the fuse panel. None of the
> fuses are blown. However, there is no power (12V) on either side of
> these fuses. In addition, if I remove the fuse, the hot side of the
> fuse (side that should be connected to the battery), is a dead short to
> ground.
>
> Any suggestions where to start looking next or a possible cause for this
> ?? I am considering the headlight switch. Wish I had a good schematic
> for the electrical system!
>
> Thanks in advance for any advice,
> Seth Hubbard
the power distribution module. At this bolt you will find a couple 8"
or so pieces of soft wire that have a big rubber crimp tube on the end
where they hook to the harness. The piece from the bolt to the crimp is
the fuse link.
Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
Seth Hubbard wrote:
>
> I have an 87 Cherokee and am having quite a bit of difficulty to track
> down a problem with my headlamps. Currently, the headlights, stop
> lights, parking lights, dashboard lights, hazard flasher and dome light
> do not operate (the turn signals are working).
>
> I got out a multimeter and have checked the fuse panel. None of the
> fuses are blown. However, there is no power (12V) on either side of
> these fuses. In addition, if I remove the fuse, the hot side of the
> fuse (side that should be connected to the battery), is a dead short to
> ground.
>
> Any suggestions where to start looking next or a possible cause for this
> ?? I am considering the headlight switch. Wish I had a good schematic
> for the electrical system!
>
> Thanks in advance for any advice,
> Seth Hubbard
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Re: 1987 XJ 4.0L Headlight problem
Thanks everyone! Seems to have been the fusible link. I cut and
respliced, lights are working again.
Seth Hubbard wrote:
> I have an 87 Cherokee and am having quite a bit of difficulty to track
> down a problem with my headlamps. Currently, the headlights, stop
> lights, parking lights, dashboard lights, hazard flasher and dome light
> do not operate (the turn signals are working).
>
> I got out a multimeter and have checked the fuse panel. None of the
> fuses are blown. However, there is no power (12V) on either side of
> these fuses. In addition, if I remove the fuse, the hot side of the
> fuse (side that should be connected to the battery), is a dead short to
> ground.
>
> Any suggestions where to start looking next or a possible cause for this
> ?? I am considering the headlight switch. Wish I had a good schematic
> for the electrical system!
>
> Thanks in advance for any advice,
> Seth Hubbard
>
respliced, lights are working again.
Seth Hubbard wrote:
> I have an 87 Cherokee and am having quite a bit of difficulty to track
> down a problem with my headlamps. Currently, the headlights, stop
> lights, parking lights, dashboard lights, hazard flasher and dome light
> do not operate (the turn signals are working).
>
> I got out a multimeter and have checked the fuse panel. None of the
> fuses are blown. However, there is no power (12V) on either side of
> these fuses. In addition, if I remove the fuse, the hot side of the
> fuse (side that should be connected to the battery), is a dead short to
> ground.
>
> Any suggestions where to start looking next or a possible cause for this
> ?? I am considering the headlight switch. Wish I had a good schematic
> for the electrical system!
>
> Thanks in advance for any advice,
> Seth Hubbard
>
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Re: 1987 XJ 4.0L Headlight problem
Thanks everyone! Seems to have been the fusible link. I cut and
respliced, lights are working again.
Seth Hubbard wrote:
> I have an 87 Cherokee and am having quite a bit of difficulty to track
> down a problem with my headlamps. Currently, the headlights, stop
> lights, parking lights, dashboard lights, hazard flasher and dome light
> do not operate (the turn signals are working).
>
> I got out a multimeter and have checked the fuse panel. None of the
> fuses are blown. However, there is no power (12V) on either side of
> these fuses. In addition, if I remove the fuse, the hot side of the
> fuse (side that should be connected to the battery), is a dead short to
> ground.
>
> Any suggestions where to start looking next or a possible cause for this
> ?? I am considering the headlight switch. Wish I had a good schematic
> for the electrical system!
>
> Thanks in advance for any advice,
> Seth Hubbard
>
respliced, lights are working again.
Seth Hubbard wrote:
> I have an 87 Cherokee and am having quite a bit of difficulty to track
> down a problem with my headlamps. Currently, the headlights, stop
> lights, parking lights, dashboard lights, hazard flasher and dome light
> do not operate (the turn signals are working).
>
> I got out a multimeter and have checked the fuse panel. None of the
> fuses are blown. However, there is no power (12V) on either side of
> these fuses. In addition, if I remove the fuse, the hot side of the
> fuse (side that should be connected to the battery), is a dead short to
> ground.
>
> Any suggestions where to start looking next or a possible cause for this
> ?? I am considering the headlight switch. Wish I had a good schematic
> for the electrical system!
>
> Thanks in advance for any advice,
> Seth Hubbard
>
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Re: 1987 XJ 4.0L Headlight problem
Thanks everyone! Seems to have been the fusible link. I cut and
respliced, lights are working again.
Seth Hubbard wrote:
> I have an 87 Cherokee and am having quite a bit of difficulty to track
> down a problem with my headlamps. Currently, the headlights, stop
> lights, parking lights, dashboard lights, hazard flasher and dome light
> do not operate (the turn signals are working).
>
> I got out a multimeter and have checked the fuse panel. None of the
> fuses are blown. However, there is no power (12V) on either side of
> these fuses. In addition, if I remove the fuse, the hot side of the
> fuse (side that should be connected to the battery), is a dead short to
> ground.
>
> Any suggestions where to start looking next or a possible cause for this
> ?? I am considering the headlight switch. Wish I had a good schematic
> for the electrical system!
>
> Thanks in advance for any advice,
> Seth Hubbard
>
respliced, lights are working again.
Seth Hubbard wrote:
> I have an 87 Cherokee and am having quite a bit of difficulty to track
> down a problem with my headlamps. Currently, the headlights, stop
> lights, parking lights, dashboard lights, hazard flasher and dome light
> do not operate (the turn signals are working).
>
> I got out a multimeter and have checked the fuse panel. None of the
> fuses are blown. However, there is no power (12V) on either side of
> these fuses. In addition, if I remove the fuse, the hot side of the
> fuse (side that should be connected to the battery), is a dead short to
> ground.
>
> Any suggestions where to start looking next or a possible cause for this
> ?? I am considering the headlight switch. Wish I had a good schematic
> for the electrical system!
>
> Thanks in advance for any advice,
> Seth Hubbard
>
#17
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Re: 1987 XJ 4.0L Headlight problem
Well now you can see at night! lol
did you replace with another fusible link?
What caused yours to go?
later,
dave AKA vwdoc1
"Seth Hubbard" <hubbards@umich.edu> wrote in message
news:4045129D.8030607@umich.edu...
> Thanks everyone! Seems to have been the fusible link. I cut and
> respliced, lights are working again.
>
did you replace with another fusible link?
What caused yours to go?
later,
dave AKA vwdoc1
"Seth Hubbard" <hubbards@umich.edu> wrote in message
news:4045129D.8030607@umich.edu...
> Thanks everyone! Seems to have been the fusible link. I cut and
> respliced, lights are working again.
>
#18
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Re: 1987 XJ 4.0L Headlight problem
Well now you can see at night! lol
did you replace with another fusible link?
What caused yours to go?
later,
dave AKA vwdoc1
"Seth Hubbard" <hubbards@umich.edu> wrote in message
news:4045129D.8030607@umich.edu...
> Thanks everyone! Seems to have been the fusible link. I cut and
> respliced, lights are working again.
>
did you replace with another fusible link?
What caused yours to go?
later,
dave AKA vwdoc1
"Seth Hubbard" <hubbards@umich.edu> wrote in message
news:4045129D.8030607@umich.edu...
> Thanks everyone! Seems to have been the fusible link. I cut and
> respliced, lights are working again.
>
#19
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Re: 1987 XJ 4.0L Headlight problem
Well now you can see at night! lol
did you replace with another fusible link?
What caused yours to go?
later,
dave AKA vwdoc1
"Seth Hubbard" <hubbards@umich.edu> wrote in message
news:4045129D.8030607@umich.edu...
> Thanks everyone! Seems to have been the fusible link. I cut and
> respliced, lights are working again.
>
did you replace with another fusible link?
What caused yours to go?
later,
dave AKA vwdoc1
"Seth Hubbard" <hubbards@umich.edu> wrote in message
news:4045129D.8030607@umich.edu...
> Thanks everyone! Seems to have been the fusible link. I cut and
> respliced, lights are working again.
>
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