Fire Damage Wiring Repair
12-10-2005, 11:11 PM
#61
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Re: Fire Damage Wiring Repair
There is a breaker inside the light switch that blows in case of a short
or overload 'usually'.
There also is a fuse link for the lights.
Mike
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"randallbrink@adelphia.net" wrote:
>
> Believe it or not, this time NO FUSE blew, and the headlights still do
> not work. Barring an unlikely dual-headlight simultaneous burn-out, I
> am again at a loss...
or overload 'usually'.
There also is a fuse link for the lights.
Mike
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"randallbrink@adelphia.net" wrote:
>
> Believe it or not, this time NO FUSE blew, and the headlights still do
> not work. Barring an unlikely dual-headlight simultaneous burn-out, I
> am again at a loss...
12-13-2005, 10:10 AM
#62
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Re: Fire Damage Wiring Repair
I had an epiphany today with this problem, realizinf that, however long
the odds, there is a possibility that with the bad dimmer switch, it is
possible that both headlight low beams may be burned out.
Next I'll replace the dimmer switch, and retrofit the seal beams to the
non-halogen variety, and see what happens. There is no indication that
the switch has burned again, and as for the instrument lights being on
at the wrong time, I'm wondering if that could be due to having put one
of the instrument cluster light bulbs in the wrong place in back of the
cluster?
Randall Brink
the odds, there is a possibility that with the bad dimmer switch, it is
possible that both headlight low beams may be burned out.
Next I'll replace the dimmer switch, and retrofit the seal beams to the
non-halogen variety, and see what happens. There is no indication that
the switch has burned again, and as for the instrument lights being on
at the wrong time, I'm wondering if that could be due to having put one
of the instrument cluster light bulbs in the wrong place in back of the
cluster?
Randall Brink
12-13-2005, 10:10 AM
#63
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Re: Fire Damage Wiring Repair
I had an epiphany today with this problem, realizinf that, however long
the odds, there is a possibility that with the bad dimmer switch, it is
possible that both headlight low beams may be burned out.
Next I'll replace the dimmer switch, and retrofit the seal beams to the
non-halogen variety, and see what happens. There is no indication that
the switch has burned again, and as for the instrument lights being on
at the wrong time, I'm wondering if that could be due to having put one
of the instrument cluster light bulbs in the wrong place in back of the
cluster?
Randall Brink
the odds, there is a possibility that with the bad dimmer switch, it is
possible that both headlight low beams may be burned out.
Next I'll replace the dimmer switch, and retrofit the seal beams to the
non-halogen variety, and see what happens. There is no indication that
the switch has burned again, and as for the instrument lights being on
at the wrong time, I'm wondering if that could be due to having put one
of the instrument cluster light bulbs in the wrong place in back of the
cluster?
Randall Brink
12-13-2005, 10:10 AM
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Re: Fire Damage Wiring Repair
I had an epiphany today with this problem, realizinf that, however long
the odds, there is a possibility that with the bad dimmer switch, it is
possible that both headlight low beams may be burned out.
Next I'll replace the dimmer switch, and retrofit the seal beams to the
non-halogen variety, and see what happens. There is no indication that
the switch has burned again, and as for the instrument lights being on
at the wrong time, I'm wondering if that could be due to having put one
of the instrument cluster light bulbs in the wrong place in back of the
cluster?
Randall Brink
the odds, there is a possibility that with the bad dimmer switch, it is
possible that both headlight low beams may be burned out.
Next I'll replace the dimmer switch, and retrofit the seal beams to the
non-halogen variety, and see what happens. There is no indication that
the switch has burned again, and as for the instrument lights being on
at the wrong time, I'm wondering if that could be due to having put one
of the instrument cluster light bulbs in the wrong place in back of the
cluster?
Randall Brink
12-13-2005, 07:27 PM
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Re: Fire Damage Wiring Repair
On 13 Dec 2005 07:10:56 -0800, "randallbrink@adelphia.net"
<randallbrink@adelphia.net> wrote:
>I had an epiphany today with this problem, realizinf that, however long
>the odds, there is a possibility that with the bad dimmer switch, it is
>possible that both headlight low beams may be burned out.
>
>Next I'll replace the dimmer switch, and retrofit the seal beams to the
>non-halogen variety, and see what happens.
Not necessary. The current draw is identical, or very close.
> There is no indication that
>the switch has burned again, and as for the instrument lights being on
>at the wrong time, I'm wondering if that could be due to having put one
>of the instrument cluster light bulbs in the wrong place in back of the
>cluster?
Probably not, but check it anyway, as it's a simple check. Always
check the simple possibilities first. You may have connected a wire
to the wrong place, or a have a bad circuit board ground causing
feedback.
Dan
>
>Randall Brink
<randallbrink@adelphia.net> wrote:
>I had an epiphany today with this problem, realizinf that, however long
>the odds, there is a possibility that with the bad dimmer switch, it is
>possible that both headlight low beams may be burned out.
>
>Next I'll replace the dimmer switch, and retrofit the seal beams to the
>non-halogen variety, and see what happens.
Not necessary. The current draw is identical, or very close.
> There is no indication that
>the switch has burned again, and as for the instrument lights being on
>at the wrong time, I'm wondering if that could be due to having put one
>of the instrument cluster light bulbs in the wrong place in back of the
>cluster?
Probably not, but check it anyway, as it's a simple check. Always
check the simple possibilities first. You may have connected a wire
to the wrong place, or a have a bad circuit board ground causing
feedback.
Dan
>
>Randall Brink
12-13-2005, 07:27 PM
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Re: Fire Damage Wiring Repair
On 13 Dec 2005 07:10:56 -0800, "randallbrink@adelphia.net"
<randallbrink@adelphia.net> wrote:
>I had an epiphany today with this problem, realizinf that, however long
>the odds, there is a possibility that with the bad dimmer switch, it is
>possible that both headlight low beams may be burned out.
>
>Next I'll replace the dimmer switch, and retrofit the seal beams to the
>non-halogen variety, and see what happens.
Not necessary. The current draw is identical, or very close.
> There is no indication that
>the switch has burned again, and as for the instrument lights being on
>at the wrong time, I'm wondering if that could be due to having put one
>of the instrument cluster light bulbs in the wrong place in back of the
>cluster?
Probably not, but check it anyway, as it's a simple check. Always
check the simple possibilities first. You may have connected a wire
to the wrong place, or a have a bad circuit board ground causing
feedback.
Dan
>
>Randall Brink
<randallbrink@adelphia.net> wrote:
>I had an epiphany today with this problem, realizinf that, however long
>the odds, there is a possibility that with the bad dimmer switch, it is
>possible that both headlight low beams may be burned out.
>
>Next I'll replace the dimmer switch, and retrofit the seal beams to the
>non-halogen variety, and see what happens.
Not necessary. The current draw is identical, or very close.
> There is no indication that
>the switch has burned again, and as for the instrument lights being on
>at the wrong time, I'm wondering if that could be due to having put one
>of the instrument cluster light bulbs in the wrong place in back of the
>cluster?
Probably not, but check it anyway, as it's a simple check. Always
check the simple possibilities first. You may have connected a wire
to the wrong place, or a have a bad circuit board ground causing
feedback.
Dan
>
>Randall Brink
12-13-2005, 07:27 PM
#67
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Re: Fire Damage Wiring Repair
On 13 Dec 2005 07:10:56 -0800, "randallbrink@adelphia.net"
<randallbrink@adelphia.net> wrote:
>I had an epiphany today with this problem, realizinf that, however long
>the odds, there is a possibility that with the bad dimmer switch, it is
>possible that both headlight low beams may be burned out.
>
>Next I'll replace the dimmer switch, and retrofit the seal beams to the
>non-halogen variety, and see what happens.
Not necessary. The current draw is identical, or very close.
> There is no indication that
>the switch has burned again, and as for the instrument lights being on
>at the wrong time, I'm wondering if that could be due to having put one
>of the instrument cluster light bulbs in the wrong place in back of the
>cluster?
Probably not, but check it anyway, as it's a simple check. Always
check the simple possibilities first. You may have connected a wire
to the wrong place, or a have a bad circuit board ground causing
feedback.
Dan
>
>Randall Brink
<randallbrink@adelphia.net> wrote:
>I had an epiphany today with this problem, realizinf that, however long
>the odds, there is a possibility that with the bad dimmer switch, it is
>possible that both headlight low beams may be burned out.
>
>Next I'll replace the dimmer switch, and retrofit the seal beams to the
>non-halogen variety, and see what happens.
Not necessary. The current draw is identical, or very close.
> There is no indication that
>the switch has burned again, and as for the instrument lights being on
>at the wrong time, I'm wondering if that could be due to having put one
>of the instrument cluster light bulbs in the wrong place in back of the
>cluster?
Probably not, but check it anyway, as it's a simple check. Always
check the simple possibilities first. You may have connected a wire
to the wrong place, or a have a bad circuit board ground causing
feedback.
Dan
>
>Randall Brink
12-13-2005, 09:33 PM
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Re: Fire Damage Wiring Repair
Hootowl wrote:
>
retrofit the seal beams to the
> >non-halogen variety, and see what happens.
>
> Not necessary. The current draw is identical, or very close.
That is not correct. The headlight switch cannot handle the draw from
halogen lights without using a relay.
It is only spec'ed for normal lights. CJ's and YJ are the same too.
The 'new' ones use relays, not the old ones, they are wired direct.
Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
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>
retrofit the seal beams to the
> >non-halogen variety, and see what happens.
>
> Not necessary. The current draw is identical, or very close.
That is not correct. The headlight switch cannot handle the draw from
halogen lights without using a relay.
It is only spec'ed for normal lights. CJ's and YJ are the same too.
The 'new' ones use relays, not the old ones, they are wired direct.
Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
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12-13-2005, 09:33 PM
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Re: Fire Damage Wiring Repair
Hootowl wrote:
>
retrofit the seal beams to the
> >non-halogen variety, and see what happens.
>
> Not necessary. The current draw is identical, or very close.
That is not correct. The headlight switch cannot handle the draw from
halogen lights without using a relay.
It is only spec'ed for normal lights. CJ's and YJ are the same too.
The 'new' ones use relays, not the old ones, they are wired direct.
Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
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>
retrofit the seal beams to the
> >non-halogen variety, and see what happens.
>
> Not necessary. The current draw is identical, or very close.
That is not correct. The headlight switch cannot handle the draw from
halogen lights without using a relay.
It is only spec'ed for normal lights. CJ's and YJ are the same too.
The 'new' ones use relays, not the old ones, they are wired direct.
Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
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12-13-2005, 09:33 PM
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Re: Fire Damage Wiring Repair
Hootowl wrote:
>
retrofit the seal beams to the
> >non-halogen variety, and see what happens.
>
> Not necessary. The current draw is identical, or very close.
That is not correct. The headlight switch cannot handle the draw from
halogen lights without using a relay.
It is only spec'ed for normal lights. CJ's and YJ are the same too.
The 'new' ones use relays, not the old ones, they are wired direct.
Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
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>
retrofit the seal beams to the
> >non-halogen variety, and see what happens.
>
> Not necessary. The current draw is identical, or very close.
That is not correct. The headlight switch cannot handle the draw from
halogen lights without using a relay.
It is only spec'ed for normal lights. CJ's and YJ are the same too.
The 'new' ones use relays, not the old ones, they are wired direct.
Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
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