Re: Dj5-F electrical problems
If he didn't get the vehicle running and drive it around the block once or
twice, he's not much of a mechanic. There is always the possibility that this mechanic friend is responsible for what is happening (or not happening) now. How much of this "24 years experience as an auto mechanic" was spent wiping down new cars in the dealer prep bay? Earle "Jacob" <zorak_teh_slayer@hotmail.com> wrote in message news:1142699176.092193.189860@v46g2000cwv.googlegr oups.com... > Befor i got the car a differant friend who has 24 years experiance as > an automechanic cleaned everything, carborator incuded. > *** Free account sponsored by SecureIX.com *** *** Encrypt your Internet usage with a free VPN account from http://www.SecureIX.com *** |
Re: Dj5-F electrical problems
Jacob wrote:
> The battery s brand new anb the cable ends are filed cleen but its > still not working. Brand new batteries can be drained overnight by a smallish load like a dome light. I'm guessing "filed clean" means that you cleaned up the lead battery post clamps, but are these the replacement type that clamp onto the cable end? They can hide a lot of crud and once they corrode they won't stay clean. Let's back up a bit. In your original post you said: > When i turn the key nothing happens not a squeek. the battery > is connected right (neg to engine block) and when i jump it the engine > cranks, so i know that the starter and battery work. "Not a squeak." No click under the hood when you turn the key to START? I just want to be clear on what you mean by "jump it" -- do you mean running jumper cables from another vehicle's battery to your DJ's, or do you mean "jumping" the starter relay to get the engine to crank? If you mean jumping the battery, here's an easy field test: Without jumpers, turn the headlights on. Nice and bright? Good. Now turn the key to START. Lights dim and then come back when you release the key? Battery needs charging. Go out and don't come back? Likely a corroded connection someplace that carries enough current for lights but can't handle the high-ampere draw of the starter. If they don't change then there's a problem with the starter circuit. Does your DJ have the 258ci I6 engine? |
Re: Dj5-F electrical problems
Jacob wrote:
> The battery s brand new anb the cable ends are filed cleen but its > still not working. Brand new batteries can be drained overnight by a smallish load like a dome light. I'm guessing "filed clean" means that you cleaned up the lead battery post clamps, but are these the replacement type that clamp onto the cable end? They can hide a lot of crud and once they corrode they won't stay clean. Let's back up a bit. In your original post you said: > When i turn the key nothing happens not a squeek. the battery > is connected right (neg to engine block) and when i jump it the engine > cranks, so i know that the starter and battery work. "Not a squeak." No click under the hood when you turn the key to START? I just want to be clear on what you mean by "jump it" -- do you mean running jumper cables from another vehicle's battery to your DJ's, or do you mean "jumping" the starter relay to get the engine to crank? If you mean jumping the battery, here's an easy field test: Without jumpers, turn the headlights on. Nice and bright? Good. Now turn the key to START. Lights dim and then come back when you release the key? Battery needs charging. Go out and don't come back? Likely a corroded connection someplace that carries enough current for lights but can't handle the high-ampere draw of the starter. If they don't change then there's a problem with the starter circuit. Does your DJ have the 258ci I6 engine? |
Re: Dj5-F electrical problems
Jacob wrote:
> The battery s brand new anb the cable ends are filed cleen but its > still not working. Brand new batteries can be drained overnight by a smallish load like a dome light. I'm guessing "filed clean" means that you cleaned up the lead battery post clamps, but are these the replacement type that clamp onto the cable end? They can hide a lot of crud and once they corrode they won't stay clean. Let's back up a bit. In your original post you said: > When i turn the key nothing happens not a squeek. the battery > is connected right (neg to engine block) and when i jump it the engine > cranks, so i know that the starter and battery work. "Not a squeak." No click under the hood when you turn the key to START? I just want to be clear on what you mean by "jump it" -- do you mean running jumper cables from another vehicle's battery to your DJ's, or do you mean "jumping" the starter relay to get the engine to crank? If you mean jumping the battery, here's an easy field test: Without jumpers, turn the headlights on. Nice and bright? Good. Now turn the key to START. Lights dim and then come back when you release the key? Battery needs charging. Go out and don't come back? Likely a corroded connection someplace that carries enough current for lights but can't handle the high-ampere draw of the starter. If they don't change then there's a problem with the starter circuit. Does your DJ have the 258ci I6 engine? |
Re: Dj5-F electrical problems
Jacob wrote:
> The battery s brand new anb the cable ends are filed cleen but its > still not working. Brand new batteries can be drained overnight by a smallish load like a dome light. I'm guessing "filed clean" means that you cleaned up the lead battery post clamps, but are these the replacement type that clamp onto the cable end? They can hide a lot of crud and once they corrode they won't stay clean. Let's back up a bit. In your original post you said: > When i turn the key nothing happens not a squeek. the battery > is connected right (neg to engine block) and when i jump it the engine > cranks, so i know that the starter and battery work. "Not a squeak." No click under the hood when you turn the key to START? I just want to be clear on what you mean by "jump it" -- do you mean running jumper cables from another vehicle's battery to your DJ's, or do you mean "jumping" the starter relay to get the engine to crank? If you mean jumping the battery, here's an easy field test: Without jumpers, turn the headlights on. Nice and bright? Good. Now turn the key to START. Lights dim and then come back when you release the key? Battery needs charging. Go out and don't come back? Likely a corroded connection someplace that carries enough current for lights but can't handle the high-ampere draw of the starter. If they don't change then there's a problem with the starter circuit. Does your DJ have the 258ci I6 engine? |
Re: Dj5-F electrical problems
Yes its a 3.8l I6 And by jump it i mean taking the starter moter leed
cable and touching it to the posative terminal on the battery Voila it cranks. When i turn the key after reconnecting the leed, nothing happens at all. Jacob |
Re: Dj5-F electrical problems
Yes its a 3.8l I6 And by jump it i mean taking the starter moter leed
cable and touching it to the posative terminal on the battery Voila it cranks. When i turn the key after reconnecting the leed, nothing happens at all. Jacob |
Re: Dj5-F electrical problems
Yes its a 3.8l I6 And by jump it i mean taking the starter moter leed
cable and touching it to the posative terminal on the battery Voila it cranks. When i turn the key after reconnecting the leed, nothing happens at all. Jacob |
Re: Dj5-F electrical problems
Yes its a 3.8l I6 And by jump it i mean taking the starter moter leed
cable and touching it to the posative terminal on the battery Voila it cranks. When i turn the key after reconnecting the leed, nothing happens at all. Jacob |
Re: Dj5-F electrical problems
My friend has built 6 rock crawlers and sold them from 25 k and up. he
has also fixed my mazda. I know he is a qualified mechanic, but he moved to Tahoe, I live in santa cruz 200 miles away. He didn't have time to check the electrical before he left. Which is why i'm doing it. |
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