CJ7 Won't Start
#11
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Re: CJ7 Won't Start
You have to isolate the stuff that is different in the fog light circuit and
the rest of the vehicle. My guess is you have a battery cable that is pretty
much toast, EVEN IF IT LOOKS GOOD. My guess is that it is in bad shape where
you can't see, typically this is where the cable meets the terminal, and the
rubber shielding is covering the broken wires.
The ignition switch is mounted to the side of the steering column, and is
operated by a rod that connects to the lock set inside the steering column.
To gain access to the lock set, you have to remove the steering wheel and
the shrouding, to get to the switch, you have to stand on your head and look
up from the brake pedal.
"griffin" <gryffy@DELTHISshaw.ca> wrote in message
news:ofPIe.122570$%K2.66391@pd7tw1no...
> Drove my '85 CJ7 (4cyl) to work with no problems. 8 hours later I turn the
> key to go home and there's absolutely nothing. None of the gauges, no
> click - nothing. My foglights work, though, which are just straight wired
> from a separate switch to the battery, so the battery works (at least
> somewhat). I'm guessing it isn't the starter because there isn't even a
> click and none of the gauges move and the lights don't work. So I'm
> guessing
> it's an ignition wire, the computer, the ignition rod, or something like
> that? Where and what should I check for exactly?
>
> Thanks!
>
>
the rest of the vehicle. My guess is you have a battery cable that is pretty
much toast, EVEN IF IT LOOKS GOOD. My guess is that it is in bad shape where
you can't see, typically this is where the cable meets the terminal, and the
rubber shielding is covering the broken wires.
The ignition switch is mounted to the side of the steering column, and is
operated by a rod that connects to the lock set inside the steering column.
To gain access to the lock set, you have to remove the steering wheel and
the shrouding, to get to the switch, you have to stand on your head and look
up from the brake pedal.
"griffin" <gryffy@DELTHISshaw.ca> wrote in message
news:ofPIe.122570$%K2.66391@pd7tw1no...
> Drove my '85 CJ7 (4cyl) to work with no problems. 8 hours later I turn the
> key to go home and there's absolutely nothing. None of the gauges, no
> click - nothing. My foglights work, though, which are just straight wired
> from a separate switch to the battery, so the battery works (at least
> somewhat). I'm guessing it isn't the starter because there isn't even a
> click and none of the gauges move and the lights don't work. So I'm
> guessing
> it's an ignition wire, the computer, the ignition rod, or something like
> that? Where and what should I check for exactly?
>
> Thanks!
>
>
#12
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Re: CJ7 Won't Start
You have to isolate the stuff that is different in the fog light circuit and
the rest of the vehicle. My guess is you have a battery cable that is pretty
much toast, EVEN IF IT LOOKS GOOD. My guess is that it is in bad shape where
you can't see, typically this is where the cable meets the terminal, and the
rubber shielding is covering the broken wires.
The ignition switch is mounted to the side of the steering column, and is
operated by a rod that connects to the lock set inside the steering column.
To gain access to the lock set, you have to remove the steering wheel and
the shrouding, to get to the switch, you have to stand on your head and look
up from the brake pedal.
"griffin" <gryffy@DELTHISshaw.ca> wrote in message
news:ofPIe.122570$%K2.66391@pd7tw1no...
> Drove my '85 CJ7 (4cyl) to work with no problems. 8 hours later I turn the
> key to go home and there's absolutely nothing. None of the gauges, no
> click - nothing. My foglights work, though, which are just straight wired
> from a separate switch to the battery, so the battery works (at least
> somewhat). I'm guessing it isn't the starter because there isn't even a
> click and none of the gauges move and the lights don't work. So I'm
> guessing
> it's an ignition wire, the computer, the ignition rod, or something like
> that? Where and what should I check for exactly?
>
> Thanks!
>
>
the rest of the vehicle. My guess is you have a battery cable that is pretty
much toast, EVEN IF IT LOOKS GOOD. My guess is that it is in bad shape where
you can't see, typically this is where the cable meets the terminal, and the
rubber shielding is covering the broken wires.
The ignition switch is mounted to the side of the steering column, and is
operated by a rod that connects to the lock set inside the steering column.
To gain access to the lock set, you have to remove the steering wheel and
the shrouding, to get to the switch, you have to stand on your head and look
up from the brake pedal.
"griffin" <gryffy@DELTHISshaw.ca> wrote in message
news:ofPIe.122570$%K2.66391@pd7tw1no...
> Drove my '85 CJ7 (4cyl) to work with no problems. 8 hours later I turn the
> key to go home and there's absolutely nothing. None of the gauges, no
> click - nothing. My foglights work, though, which are just straight wired
> from a separate switch to the battery, so the battery works (at least
> somewhat). I'm guessing it isn't the starter because there isn't even a
> click and none of the gauges move and the lights don't work. So I'm
> guessing
> it's an ignition wire, the computer, the ignition rod, or something like
> that? Where and what should I check for exactly?
>
> Thanks!
>
>
#13
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Re: CJ7 Won't Start
You have to isolate the stuff that is different in the fog light circuit and
the rest of the vehicle. My guess is you have a battery cable that is pretty
much toast, EVEN IF IT LOOKS GOOD. My guess is that it is in bad shape where
you can't see, typically this is where the cable meets the terminal, and the
rubber shielding is covering the broken wires.
The ignition switch is mounted to the side of the steering column, and is
operated by a rod that connects to the lock set inside the steering column.
To gain access to the lock set, you have to remove the steering wheel and
the shrouding, to get to the switch, you have to stand on your head and look
up from the brake pedal.
"griffin" <gryffy@DELTHISshaw.ca> wrote in message
news:ofPIe.122570$%K2.66391@pd7tw1no...
> Drove my '85 CJ7 (4cyl) to work with no problems. 8 hours later I turn the
> key to go home and there's absolutely nothing. None of the gauges, no
> click - nothing. My foglights work, though, which are just straight wired
> from a separate switch to the battery, so the battery works (at least
> somewhat). I'm guessing it isn't the starter because there isn't even a
> click and none of the gauges move and the lights don't work. So I'm
> guessing
> it's an ignition wire, the computer, the ignition rod, or something like
> that? Where and what should I check for exactly?
>
> Thanks!
>
>
the rest of the vehicle. My guess is you have a battery cable that is pretty
much toast, EVEN IF IT LOOKS GOOD. My guess is that it is in bad shape where
you can't see, typically this is where the cable meets the terminal, and the
rubber shielding is covering the broken wires.
The ignition switch is mounted to the side of the steering column, and is
operated by a rod that connects to the lock set inside the steering column.
To gain access to the lock set, you have to remove the steering wheel and
the shrouding, to get to the switch, you have to stand on your head and look
up from the brake pedal.
"griffin" <gryffy@DELTHISshaw.ca> wrote in message
news:ofPIe.122570$%K2.66391@pd7tw1no...
> Drove my '85 CJ7 (4cyl) to work with no problems. 8 hours later I turn the
> key to go home and there's absolutely nothing. None of the gauges, no
> click - nothing. My foglights work, though, which are just straight wired
> from a separate switch to the battery, so the battery works (at least
> somewhat). I'm guessing it isn't the starter because there isn't even a
> click and none of the gauges move and the lights don't work. So I'm
> guessing
> it's an ignition wire, the computer, the ignition rod, or something like
> that? Where and what should I check for exactly?
>
> Thanks!
>
>
#14
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Re: CJ7 Won't Start
Griffin,
Turning on your fog lights, or any other ancillary item on your Jeep
for that matter, assures your battery is up to snuff. To be certain a
'specific gravity' reading will give you the story on each cell of your
battery. The tester ussually has a good / fair / bad reading where the
float raises too. Gas stations once had them before they all turned
into party stores.
Good luck,
Steve
Turning on your fog lights, or any other ancillary item on your Jeep
for that matter, assures your battery is up to snuff. To be certain a
'specific gravity' reading will give you the story on each cell of your
battery. The tester ussually has a good / fair / bad reading where the
float raises too. Gas stations once had them before they all turned
into party stores.
Good luck,
Steve
#15
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Re: CJ7 Won't Start
Griffin,
Turning on your fog lights, or any other ancillary item on your Jeep
for that matter, assures your battery is up to snuff. To be certain a
'specific gravity' reading will give you the story on each cell of your
battery. The tester ussually has a good / fair / bad reading where the
float raises too. Gas stations once had them before they all turned
into party stores.
Good luck,
Steve
Turning on your fog lights, or any other ancillary item on your Jeep
for that matter, assures your battery is up to snuff. To be certain a
'specific gravity' reading will give you the story on each cell of your
battery. The tester ussually has a good / fair / bad reading where the
float raises too. Gas stations once had them before they all turned
into party stores.
Good luck,
Steve
#16
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Re: CJ7 Won't Start
Griffin,
Turning on your fog lights, or any other ancillary item on your Jeep
for that matter, assures your battery is up to snuff. To be certain a
'specific gravity' reading will give you the story on each cell of your
battery. The tester ussually has a good / fair / bad reading where the
float raises too. Gas stations once had them before they all turned
into party stores.
Good luck,
Steve
Turning on your fog lights, or any other ancillary item on your Jeep
for that matter, assures your battery is up to snuff. To be certain a
'specific gravity' reading will give you the story on each cell of your
battery. The tester ussually has a good / fair / bad reading where the
float raises too. Gas stations once had them before they all turned
into party stores.
Good luck,
Steve
#17
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Posts: n/a
Re: CJ7 Won't Start
Griffin,
Turning on your fog lights, or any other ancillary item on your Jeep
for that matter, assures your battery is up to snuff. To be certain a
'specific gravity' reading will give you the story on each cell of your
battery. The tester ussually has a good / fair / bad reading where the
float raises too. Gas stations once had them before they all turned
into party stores.
Good luck,
Steve
Turning on your fog lights, or any other ancillary item on your Jeep
for that matter, assures your battery is up to snuff. To be certain a
'specific gravity' reading will give you the story on each cell of your
battery. The tester ussually has a good / fair / bad reading where the
float raises too. Gas stations once had them before they all turned
into party stores.
Good luck,
Steve
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