Ignition switch question.
10-22-2004, 12:50 PM
#21
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: Ignition switch question.
I forgot, it turns off only if you slide the vent/heat control to off.
I just remembered someone using acc and forgetting to kill the fan or
not knowing about it on low by default is better said, so the battery
died.
Mike
Jerry Bransford wrote:
>
> Maybe I was just screwed up in my thinking/memory, it wouldn't be the first
> time. I'm getting ready to drive off to work in the TJ, I'll check it out.
> :)
>
> Jerry
> --
> Jerry Bransford
> PP-ASEL N6TAY
> See the Geezer Jeep at
> http://members.***.net/jerrypb/
> "Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
> news:41792833.7B5536B2@sympatico.ca...
> > All the newer Jeeps I have played with have the heater fan always on
> > low, you cannot shut it off. It turns on with the acc.
> >
> > I bet if you check, your TJ has that too.
> >
> > Mike
> > 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> > 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
> >
> > Jerry Bransford wrote:
> >>
> >> I've never had a vehicle where the heater blower would operate when the
> >> ignition switch was in the accessory position.
> >>
> >> Jerry
> >> --
> >> Jerry Bransford
> >> PP-ASEL N6TAY
> >> See the Geezer Jeep at
> >> http://members.***.net/jerrypb/
> >> "Pudljmpr53" <pudljmpr53@aol.com> wrote in message
> >> news:20041022111835.02895.00001692@mb-m01.aol.com...
> >> > On my 91 YJ the ignition switch got jacked up while my mechanic was
> >> > trying
> >> > to
> >> > fix the turn signal/wiper/high beam switch. Well the new switch has a
> >> > few
> >> > problems. Firstly, Is the heater blower supposed to be on when the key
> >> > is
> >> > in
> >> > the Acc. position.? Secondly, when the switch is in the Off position a
> >> > slight
> >> > turn toward the Acc. postion will activate Acc. mode. There is no
> >> > positive
> >> > detent. Any thoughts? Thanks in advance.
I just remembered someone using acc and forgetting to kill the fan or
not knowing about it on low by default is better said, so the battery
died.
Mike
Jerry Bransford wrote:
>
> Maybe I was just screwed up in my thinking/memory, it wouldn't be the first
> time. I'm getting ready to drive off to work in the TJ, I'll check it out.
> :)
>
> Jerry
> --
> Jerry Bransford
> PP-ASEL N6TAY
> See the Geezer Jeep at
> http://members.***.net/jerrypb/
> "Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
> news:41792833.7B5536B2@sympatico.ca...
> > All the newer Jeeps I have played with have the heater fan always on
> > low, you cannot shut it off. It turns on with the acc.
> >
> > I bet if you check, your TJ has that too.
> >
> > Mike
> > 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> > 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
> >
> > Jerry Bransford wrote:
> >>
> >> I've never had a vehicle where the heater blower would operate when the
> >> ignition switch was in the accessory position.
> >>
> >> Jerry
> >> --
> >> Jerry Bransford
> >> PP-ASEL N6TAY
> >> See the Geezer Jeep at
> >> http://members.***.net/jerrypb/
> >> "Pudljmpr53" <pudljmpr53@aol.com> wrote in message
> >> news:20041022111835.02895.00001692@mb-m01.aol.com...
> >> > On my 91 YJ the ignition switch got jacked up while my mechanic was
> >> > trying
> >> > to
> >> > fix the turn signal/wiper/high beam switch. Well the new switch has a
> >> > few
> >> > problems. Firstly, Is the heater blower supposed to be on when the key
> >> > is
> >> > in
> >> > the Acc. position.? Secondly, when the switch is in the Off position a
> >> > slight
> >> > turn toward the Acc. postion will activate Acc. mode. There is no
> >> > positive
> >> > detent. Any thoughts? Thanks in advance.
10-22-2004, 12:50 PM
#22
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: Ignition switch question.
I forgot, it turns off only if you slide the vent/heat control to off.
I just remembered someone using acc and forgetting to kill the fan or
not knowing about it on low by default is better said, so the battery
died.
Mike
Jerry Bransford wrote:
>
> Maybe I was just screwed up in my thinking/memory, it wouldn't be the first
> time. I'm getting ready to drive off to work in the TJ, I'll check it out.
> :)
>
> Jerry
> --
> Jerry Bransford
> PP-ASEL N6TAY
> See the Geezer Jeep at
> http://members.***.net/jerrypb/
> "Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
> news:41792833.7B5536B2@sympatico.ca...
> > All the newer Jeeps I have played with have the heater fan always on
> > low, you cannot shut it off. It turns on with the acc.
> >
> > I bet if you check, your TJ has that too.
> >
> > Mike
> > 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> > 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
> >
> > Jerry Bransford wrote:
> >>
> >> I've never had a vehicle where the heater blower would operate when the
> >> ignition switch was in the accessory position.
> >>
> >> Jerry
> >> --
> >> Jerry Bransford
> >> PP-ASEL N6TAY
> >> See the Geezer Jeep at
> >> http://members.***.net/jerrypb/
> >> "Pudljmpr53" <pudljmpr53@aol.com> wrote in message
> >> news:20041022111835.02895.00001692@mb-m01.aol.com...
> >> > On my 91 YJ the ignition switch got jacked up while my mechanic was
> >> > trying
> >> > to
> >> > fix the turn signal/wiper/high beam switch. Well the new switch has a
> >> > few
> >> > problems. Firstly, Is the heater blower supposed to be on when the key
> >> > is
> >> > in
> >> > the Acc. position.? Secondly, when the switch is in the Off position a
> >> > slight
> >> > turn toward the Acc. postion will activate Acc. mode. There is no
> >> > positive
> >> > detent. Any thoughts? Thanks in advance.
I just remembered someone using acc and forgetting to kill the fan or
not knowing about it on low by default is better said, so the battery
died.
Mike
Jerry Bransford wrote:
>
> Maybe I was just screwed up in my thinking/memory, it wouldn't be the first
> time. I'm getting ready to drive off to work in the TJ, I'll check it out.
> :)
>
> Jerry
> --
> Jerry Bransford
> PP-ASEL N6TAY
> See the Geezer Jeep at
> http://members.***.net/jerrypb/
> "Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
> news:41792833.7B5536B2@sympatico.ca...
> > All the newer Jeeps I have played with have the heater fan always on
> > low, you cannot shut it off. It turns on with the acc.
> >
> > I bet if you check, your TJ has that too.
> >
> > Mike
> > 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> > 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
> >
> > Jerry Bransford wrote:
> >>
> >> I've never had a vehicle where the heater blower would operate when the
> >> ignition switch was in the accessory position.
> >>
> >> Jerry
> >> --
> >> Jerry Bransford
> >> PP-ASEL N6TAY
> >> See the Geezer Jeep at
> >> http://members.***.net/jerrypb/
> >> "Pudljmpr53" <pudljmpr53@aol.com> wrote in message
> >> news:20041022111835.02895.00001692@mb-m01.aol.com...
> >> > On my 91 YJ the ignition switch got jacked up while my mechanic was
> >> > trying
> >> > to
> >> > fix the turn signal/wiper/high beam switch. Well the new switch has a
> >> > few
> >> > problems. Firstly, Is the heater blower supposed to be on when the key
> >> > is
> >> > in
> >> > the Acc. position.? Secondly, when the switch is in the Off position a
> >> > slight
> >> > turn toward the Acc. postion will activate Acc. mode. There is no
> >> > positive
> >> > detent. Any thoughts? Thanks in advance.
10-22-2004, 01:24 PM
#23
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: Ignition switch question.
I just checked and double-checked, my TJ's heater fan does not run when the
ignition switch is in the Accessory position.
Jerry
--
Jerry Bransford
PP-ASEL N6TAY
See the Geezer Jeep at
http://members.***.net/jerrypb/
"Jerry Bransford" <jerrypb@***.net> wrote in message
news:QZ9ed.37253$bk1.12568@fed1read05...
> Maybe I was just screwed up in my thinking/memory, it wouldn't be the
> first time. I'm getting ready to drive off to work in the TJ, I'll check
> it out. :)
>
> Jerry
> --
> Jerry Bransford
> PP-ASEL N6TAY
> See the Geezer Jeep at
> http://members.***.net/jerrypb/
> "Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
> news:41792833.7B5536B2@sympatico.ca...
>> All the newer Jeeps I have played with have the heater fan always on
>> low, you cannot shut it off. It turns on with the acc.
>>
>> I bet if you check, your TJ has that too.
>>
>> Mike
>> 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
>> 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
>>
>> Jerry Bransford wrote:
>>>
>>> I've never had a vehicle where the heater blower would operate when the
>>> ignition switch was in the accessory position.
>>>
>>> Jerry
>>> --
>>> Jerry Bransford
>>> PP-ASEL N6TAY
>>> See the Geezer Jeep at
>>> http://members.***.net/jerrypb/
>>> "Pudljmpr53" <pudljmpr53@aol.com> wrote in message
>>> news:20041022111835.02895.00001692@mb-m01.aol.com...
>>> > On my 91 YJ the ignition switch got jacked up while my mechanic was
>>> > trying
>>> > to
>>> > fix the turn signal/wiper/high beam switch. Well the new switch has a
>>> > few
>>> > problems. Firstly, Is the heater blower supposed to be on when the
>>> > key is
>>> > in
>>> > the Acc. position.? Secondly, when the switch is in the Off position
>>> > a
>>> > slight
>>> > turn toward the Acc. postion will activate Acc. mode. There is no
>>> > positive
>>> > detent. Any thoughts? Thanks in advance.
>
>
ignition switch is in the Accessory position.
Jerry
--
Jerry Bransford
PP-ASEL N6TAY
See the Geezer Jeep at
http://members.***.net/jerrypb/
"Jerry Bransford" <jerrypb@***.net> wrote in message
news:QZ9ed.37253$bk1.12568@fed1read05...
> Maybe I was just screwed up in my thinking/memory, it wouldn't be the
> first time. I'm getting ready to drive off to work in the TJ, I'll check
> it out. :)
>
> Jerry
> --
> Jerry Bransford
> PP-ASEL N6TAY
> See the Geezer Jeep at
> http://members.***.net/jerrypb/
> "Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
> news:41792833.7B5536B2@sympatico.ca...
>> All the newer Jeeps I have played with have the heater fan always on
>> low, you cannot shut it off. It turns on with the acc.
>>
>> I bet if you check, your TJ has that too.
>>
>> Mike
>> 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
>> 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
>>
>> Jerry Bransford wrote:
>>>
>>> I've never had a vehicle where the heater blower would operate when the
>>> ignition switch was in the accessory position.
>>>
>>> Jerry
>>> --
>>> Jerry Bransford
>>> PP-ASEL N6TAY
>>> See the Geezer Jeep at
>>> http://members.***.net/jerrypb/
>>> "Pudljmpr53" <pudljmpr53@aol.com> wrote in message
>>> news:20041022111835.02895.00001692@mb-m01.aol.com...
>>> > On my 91 YJ the ignition switch got jacked up while my mechanic was
>>> > trying
>>> > to
>>> > fix the turn signal/wiper/high beam switch. Well the new switch has a
>>> > few
>>> > problems. Firstly, Is the heater blower supposed to be on when the
>>> > key is
>>> > in
>>> > the Acc. position.? Secondly, when the switch is in the Off position
>>> > a
>>> > slight
>>> > turn toward the Acc. postion will activate Acc. mode. There is no
>>> > positive
>>> > detent. Any thoughts? Thanks in advance.
>
>
10-22-2004, 01:24 PM
#24
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: Ignition switch question.
I just checked and double-checked, my TJ's heater fan does not run when the
ignition switch is in the Accessory position.
Jerry
--
Jerry Bransford
PP-ASEL N6TAY
See the Geezer Jeep at
http://members.***.net/jerrypb/
"Jerry Bransford" <jerrypb@***.net> wrote in message
news:QZ9ed.37253$bk1.12568@fed1read05...
> Maybe I was just screwed up in my thinking/memory, it wouldn't be the
> first time. I'm getting ready to drive off to work in the TJ, I'll check
> it out. :)
>
> Jerry
> --
> Jerry Bransford
> PP-ASEL N6TAY
> See the Geezer Jeep at
> http://members.***.net/jerrypb/
> "Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
> news:41792833.7B5536B2@sympatico.ca...
>> All the newer Jeeps I have played with have the heater fan always on
>> low, you cannot shut it off. It turns on with the acc.
>>
>> I bet if you check, your TJ has that too.
>>
>> Mike
>> 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
>> 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
>>
>> Jerry Bransford wrote:
>>>
>>> I've never had a vehicle where the heater blower would operate when the
>>> ignition switch was in the accessory position.
>>>
>>> Jerry
>>> --
>>> Jerry Bransford
>>> PP-ASEL N6TAY
>>> See the Geezer Jeep at
>>> http://members.***.net/jerrypb/
>>> "Pudljmpr53" <pudljmpr53@aol.com> wrote in message
>>> news:20041022111835.02895.00001692@mb-m01.aol.com...
>>> > On my 91 YJ the ignition switch got jacked up while my mechanic was
>>> > trying
>>> > to
>>> > fix the turn signal/wiper/high beam switch. Well the new switch has a
>>> > few
>>> > problems. Firstly, Is the heater blower supposed to be on when the
>>> > key is
>>> > in
>>> > the Acc. position.? Secondly, when the switch is in the Off position
>>> > a
>>> > slight
>>> > turn toward the Acc. postion will activate Acc. mode. There is no
>>> > positive
>>> > detent. Any thoughts? Thanks in advance.
>
>
ignition switch is in the Accessory position.
Jerry
--
Jerry Bransford
PP-ASEL N6TAY
See the Geezer Jeep at
http://members.***.net/jerrypb/
"Jerry Bransford" <jerrypb@***.net> wrote in message
news:QZ9ed.37253$bk1.12568@fed1read05...
> Maybe I was just screwed up in my thinking/memory, it wouldn't be the
> first time. I'm getting ready to drive off to work in the TJ, I'll check
> it out. :)
>
> Jerry
> --
> Jerry Bransford
> PP-ASEL N6TAY
> See the Geezer Jeep at
> http://members.***.net/jerrypb/
> "Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
> news:41792833.7B5536B2@sympatico.ca...
>> All the newer Jeeps I have played with have the heater fan always on
>> low, you cannot shut it off. It turns on with the acc.
>>
>> I bet if you check, your TJ has that too.
>>
>> Mike
>> 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
>> 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
>>
>> Jerry Bransford wrote:
>>>
>>> I've never had a vehicle where the heater blower would operate when the
>>> ignition switch was in the accessory position.
>>>
>>> Jerry
>>> --
>>> Jerry Bransford
>>> PP-ASEL N6TAY
>>> See the Geezer Jeep at
>>> http://members.***.net/jerrypb/
>>> "Pudljmpr53" <pudljmpr53@aol.com> wrote in message
>>> news:20041022111835.02895.00001692@mb-m01.aol.com...
>>> > On my 91 YJ the ignition switch got jacked up while my mechanic was
>>> > trying
>>> > to
>>> > fix the turn signal/wiper/high beam switch. Well the new switch has a
>>> > few
>>> > problems. Firstly, Is the heater blower supposed to be on when the
>>> > key is
>>> > in
>>> > the Acc. position.? Secondly, when the switch is in the Off position
>>> > a
>>> > slight
>>> > turn toward the Acc. postion will activate Acc. mode. There is no
>>> > positive
>>> > detent. Any thoughts? Thanks in advance.
>
>
10-22-2004, 01:24 PM
#25
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: Ignition switch question.
I just checked and double-checked, my TJ's heater fan does not run when the
ignition switch is in the Accessory position.
Jerry
--
Jerry Bransford
PP-ASEL N6TAY
See the Geezer Jeep at
http://members.***.net/jerrypb/
"Jerry Bransford" <jerrypb@***.net> wrote in message
news:QZ9ed.37253$bk1.12568@fed1read05...
> Maybe I was just screwed up in my thinking/memory, it wouldn't be the
> first time. I'm getting ready to drive off to work in the TJ, I'll check
> it out. :)
>
> Jerry
> --
> Jerry Bransford
> PP-ASEL N6TAY
> See the Geezer Jeep at
> http://members.***.net/jerrypb/
> "Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
> news:41792833.7B5536B2@sympatico.ca...
>> All the newer Jeeps I have played with have the heater fan always on
>> low, you cannot shut it off. It turns on with the acc.
>>
>> I bet if you check, your TJ has that too.
>>
>> Mike
>> 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
>> 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
>>
>> Jerry Bransford wrote:
>>>
>>> I've never had a vehicle where the heater blower would operate when the
>>> ignition switch was in the accessory position.
>>>
>>> Jerry
>>> --
>>> Jerry Bransford
>>> PP-ASEL N6TAY
>>> See the Geezer Jeep at
>>> http://members.***.net/jerrypb/
>>> "Pudljmpr53" <pudljmpr53@aol.com> wrote in message
>>> news:20041022111835.02895.00001692@mb-m01.aol.com...
>>> > On my 91 YJ the ignition switch got jacked up while my mechanic was
>>> > trying
>>> > to
>>> > fix the turn signal/wiper/high beam switch. Well the new switch has a
>>> > few
>>> > problems. Firstly, Is the heater blower supposed to be on when the
>>> > key is
>>> > in
>>> > the Acc. position.? Secondly, when the switch is in the Off position
>>> > a
>>> > slight
>>> > turn toward the Acc. postion will activate Acc. mode. There is no
>>> > positive
>>> > detent. Any thoughts? Thanks in advance.
>
>
ignition switch is in the Accessory position.
Jerry
--
Jerry Bransford
PP-ASEL N6TAY
See the Geezer Jeep at
http://members.***.net/jerrypb/
"Jerry Bransford" <jerrypb@***.net> wrote in message
news:QZ9ed.37253$bk1.12568@fed1read05...
> Maybe I was just screwed up in my thinking/memory, it wouldn't be the
> first time. I'm getting ready to drive off to work in the TJ, I'll check
> it out. :)
>
> Jerry
> --
> Jerry Bransford
> PP-ASEL N6TAY
> See the Geezer Jeep at
> http://members.***.net/jerrypb/
> "Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
> news:41792833.7B5536B2@sympatico.ca...
>> All the newer Jeeps I have played with have the heater fan always on
>> low, you cannot shut it off. It turns on with the acc.
>>
>> I bet if you check, your TJ has that too.
>>
>> Mike
>> 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
>> 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
>>
>> Jerry Bransford wrote:
>>>
>>> I've never had a vehicle where the heater blower would operate when the
>>> ignition switch was in the accessory position.
>>>
>>> Jerry
>>> --
>>> Jerry Bransford
>>> PP-ASEL N6TAY
>>> See the Geezer Jeep at
>>> http://members.***.net/jerrypb/
>>> "Pudljmpr53" <pudljmpr53@aol.com> wrote in message
>>> news:20041022111835.02895.00001692@mb-m01.aol.com...
>>> > On my 91 YJ the ignition switch got jacked up while my mechanic was
>>> > trying
>>> > to
>>> > fix the turn signal/wiper/high beam switch. Well the new switch has a
>>> > few
>>> > problems. Firstly, Is the heater blower supposed to be on when the
>>> > key is
>>> > in
>>> > the Acc. position.? Secondly, when the switch is in the Off position
>>> > a
>>> > slight
>>> > turn toward the Acc. postion will activate Acc. mode. There is no
>>> > positive
>>> > detent. Any thoughts? Thanks in advance.
>
>
10-22-2004, 01:41 PM
#26
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: Ignition switch question.
Interesting, maybe it was just AMC's dumb idea then...
Mike
Jerry Bransford wrote:
>
> I just checked and double-checked, my TJ's heater fan does not run when the
> ignition switch is in the Accessory position.
>
> Jerry
> --
> Jerry Bransford
> PP-ASEL N6TAY
> See the Geezer Jeep at
> http://members.***.net/jerrypb/
> "Jerry Bransford" <jerrypb@***.net> wrote in message
> news:QZ9ed.37253$bk1.12568@fed1read05...
> > Maybe I was just screwed up in my thinking/memory, it wouldn't be the
> > first time. I'm getting ready to drive off to work in the TJ, I'll check
> > it out. :)
> >
> > Jerry
> > --
> > Jerry Bransford
> > PP-ASEL N6TAY
> > See the Geezer Jeep at
> > http://members.***.net/jerrypb/
> > "Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
> > news:41792833.7B5536B2@sympatico.ca...
> >> All the newer Jeeps I have played with have the heater fan always on
> >> low, you cannot shut it off. It turns on with the acc.
> >>
> >> I bet if you check, your TJ has that too.
> >>
> >> Mike
> >> 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> >> 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
> >>
> >> Jerry Bransford wrote:
> >>>
> >>> I've never had a vehicle where the heater blower would operate when the
> >>> ignition switch was in the accessory position.
> >>>
> >>> Jerry
> >>> --
> >>> Jerry Bransford
> >>> PP-ASEL N6TAY
> >>> See the Geezer Jeep at
> >>> http://members.***.net/jerrypb/
> >>> "Pudljmpr53" <pudljmpr53@aol.com> wrote in message
> >>> news:20041022111835.02895.00001692@mb-m01.aol.com...
> >>> > On my 91 YJ the ignition switch got jacked up while my mechanic was
> >>> > trying
> >>> > to
> >>> > fix the turn signal/wiper/high beam switch. Well the new switch has a
> >>> > few
> >>> > problems. Firstly, Is the heater blower supposed to be on when the
> >>> > key is
> >>> > in
> >>> > the Acc. position.? Secondly, when the switch is in the Off position
> >>> > a
> >>> > slight
> >>> > turn toward the Acc. postion will activate Acc. mode. There is no
> >>> > positive
> >>> > detent. Any thoughts? Thanks in advance.
> >
> >
Mike
Jerry Bransford wrote:
>
> I just checked and double-checked, my TJ's heater fan does not run when the
> ignition switch is in the Accessory position.
>
> Jerry
> --
> Jerry Bransford
> PP-ASEL N6TAY
> See the Geezer Jeep at
> http://members.***.net/jerrypb/
> "Jerry Bransford" <jerrypb@***.net> wrote in message
> news:QZ9ed.37253$bk1.12568@fed1read05...
> > Maybe I was just screwed up in my thinking/memory, it wouldn't be the
> > first time. I'm getting ready to drive off to work in the TJ, I'll check
> > it out. :)
> >
> > Jerry
> > --
> > Jerry Bransford
> > PP-ASEL N6TAY
> > See the Geezer Jeep at
> > http://members.***.net/jerrypb/
> > "Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
> > news:41792833.7B5536B2@sympatico.ca...
> >> All the newer Jeeps I have played with have the heater fan always on
> >> low, you cannot shut it off. It turns on with the acc.
> >>
> >> I bet if you check, your TJ has that too.
> >>
> >> Mike
> >> 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> >> 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
> >>
> >> Jerry Bransford wrote:
> >>>
> >>> I've never had a vehicle where the heater blower would operate when the
> >>> ignition switch was in the accessory position.
> >>>
> >>> Jerry
> >>> --
> >>> Jerry Bransford
> >>> PP-ASEL N6TAY
> >>> See the Geezer Jeep at
> >>> http://members.***.net/jerrypb/
> >>> "Pudljmpr53" <pudljmpr53@aol.com> wrote in message
> >>> news:20041022111835.02895.00001692@mb-m01.aol.com...
> >>> > On my 91 YJ the ignition switch got jacked up while my mechanic was
> >>> > trying
> >>> > to
> >>> > fix the turn signal/wiper/high beam switch. Well the new switch has a
> >>> > few
> >>> > problems. Firstly, Is the heater blower supposed to be on when the
> >>> > key is
> >>> > in
> >>> > the Acc. position.? Secondly, when the switch is in the Off position
> >>> > a
> >>> > slight
> >>> > turn toward the Acc. postion will activate Acc. mode. There is no
> >>> > positive
> >>> > detent. Any thoughts? Thanks in advance.
> >
> >
10-22-2004, 01:41 PM
#27
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: Ignition switch question.
Interesting, maybe it was just AMC's dumb idea then...
Mike
Jerry Bransford wrote:
>
> I just checked and double-checked, my TJ's heater fan does not run when the
> ignition switch is in the Accessory position.
>
> Jerry
> --
> Jerry Bransford
> PP-ASEL N6TAY
> See the Geezer Jeep at
> http://members.***.net/jerrypb/
> "Jerry Bransford" <jerrypb@***.net> wrote in message
> news:QZ9ed.37253$bk1.12568@fed1read05...
> > Maybe I was just screwed up in my thinking/memory, it wouldn't be the
> > first time. I'm getting ready to drive off to work in the TJ, I'll check
> > it out. :)
> >
> > Jerry
> > --
> > Jerry Bransford
> > PP-ASEL N6TAY
> > See the Geezer Jeep at
> > http://members.***.net/jerrypb/
> > "Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
> > news:41792833.7B5536B2@sympatico.ca...
> >> All the newer Jeeps I have played with have the heater fan always on
> >> low, you cannot shut it off. It turns on with the acc.
> >>
> >> I bet if you check, your TJ has that too.
> >>
> >> Mike
> >> 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> >> 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
> >>
> >> Jerry Bransford wrote:
> >>>
> >>> I've never had a vehicle where the heater blower would operate when the
> >>> ignition switch was in the accessory position.
> >>>
> >>> Jerry
> >>> --
> >>> Jerry Bransford
> >>> PP-ASEL N6TAY
> >>> See the Geezer Jeep at
> >>> http://members.***.net/jerrypb/
> >>> "Pudljmpr53" <pudljmpr53@aol.com> wrote in message
> >>> news:20041022111835.02895.00001692@mb-m01.aol.com...
> >>> > On my 91 YJ the ignition switch got jacked up while my mechanic was
> >>> > trying
> >>> > to
> >>> > fix the turn signal/wiper/high beam switch. Well the new switch has a
> >>> > few
> >>> > problems. Firstly, Is the heater blower supposed to be on when the
> >>> > key is
> >>> > in
> >>> > the Acc. position.? Secondly, when the switch is in the Off position
> >>> > a
> >>> > slight
> >>> > turn toward the Acc. postion will activate Acc. mode. There is no
> >>> > positive
> >>> > detent. Any thoughts? Thanks in advance.
> >
> >
Mike
Jerry Bransford wrote:
>
> I just checked and double-checked, my TJ's heater fan does not run when the
> ignition switch is in the Accessory position.
>
> Jerry
> --
> Jerry Bransford
> PP-ASEL N6TAY
> See the Geezer Jeep at
> http://members.***.net/jerrypb/
> "Jerry Bransford" <jerrypb@***.net> wrote in message
> news:QZ9ed.37253$bk1.12568@fed1read05...
> > Maybe I was just screwed up in my thinking/memory, it wouldn't be the
> > first time. I'm getting ready to drive off to work in the TJ, I'll check
> > it out. :)
> >
> > Jerry
> > --
> > Jerry Bransford
> > PP-ASEL N6TAY
> > See the Geezer Jeep at
> > http://members.***.net/jerrypb/
> > "Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
> > news:41792833.7B5536B2@sympatico.ca...
> >> All the newer Jeeps I have played with have the heater fan always on
> >> low, you cannot shut it off. It turns on with the acc.
> >>
> >> I bet if you check, your TJ has that too.
> >>
> >> Mike
> >> 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> >> 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
> >>
> >> Jerry Bransford wrote:
> >>>
> >>> I've never had a vehicle where the heater blower would operate when the
> >>> ignition switch was in the accessory position.
> >>>
> >>> Jerry
> >>> --
> >>> Jerry Bransford
> >>> PP-ASEL N6TAY
> >>> See the Geezer Jeep at
> >>> http://members.***.net/jerrypb/
> >>> "Pudljmpr53" <pudljmpr53@aol.com> wrote in message
> >>> news:20041022111835.02895.00001692@mb-m01.aol.com...
> >>> > On my 91 YJ the ignition switch got jacked up while my mechanic was
> >>> > trying
> >>> > to
> >>> > fix the turn signal/wiper/high beam switch. Well the new switch has a
> >>> > few
> >>> > problems. Firstly, Is the heater blower supposed to be on when the
> >>> > key is
> >>> > in
> >>> > the Acc. position.? Secondly, when the switch is in the Off position
> >>> > a
> >>> > slight
> >>> > turn toward the Acc. postion will activate Acc. mode. There is no
> >>> > positive
> >>> > detent. Any thoughts? Thanks in advance.
> >
> >
10-22-2004, 01:41 PM
#28
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: Ignition switch question.
Interesting, maybe it was just AMC's dumb idea then...
Mike
Jerry Bransford wrote:
>
> I just checked and double-checked, my TJ's heater fan does not run when the
> ignition switch is in the Accessory position.
>
> Jerry
> --
> Jerry Bransford
> PP-ASEL N6TAY
> See the Geezer Jeep at
> http://members.***.net/jerrypb/
> "Jerry Bransford" <jerrypb@***.net> wrote in message
> news:QZ9ed.37253$bk1.12568@fed1read05...
> > Maybe I was just screwed up in my thinking/memory, it wouldn't be the
> > first time. I'm getting ready to drive off to work in the TJ, I'll check
> > it out. :)
> >
> > Jerry
> > --
> > Jerry Bransford
> > PP-ASEL N6TAY
> > See the Geezer Jeep at
> > http://members.***.net/jerrypb/
> > "Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
> > news:41792833.7B5536B2@sympatico.ca...
> >> All the newer Jeeps I have played with have the heater fan always on
> >> low, you cannot shut it off. It turns on with the acc.
> >>
> >> I bet if you check, your TJ has that too.
> >>
> >> Mike
> >> 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> >> 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
> >>
> >> Jerry Bransford wrote:
> >>>
> >>> I've never had a vehicle where the heater blower would operate when the
> >>> ignition switch was in the accessory position.
> >>>
> >>> Jerry
> >>> --
> >>> Jerry Bransford
> >>> PP-ASEL N6TAY
> >>> See the Geezer Jeep at
> >>> http://members.***.net/jerrypb/
> >>> "Pudljmpr53" <pudljmpr53@aol.com> wrote in message
> >>> news:20041022111835.02895.00001692@mb-m01.aol.com...
> >>> > On my 91 YJ the ignition switch got jacked up while my mechanic was
> >>> > trying
> >>> > to
> >>> > fix the turn signal/wiper/high beam switch. Well the new switch has a
> >>> > few
> >>> > problems. Firstly, Is the heater blower supposed to be on when the
> >>> > key is
> >>> > in
> >>> > the Acc. position.? Secondly, when the switch is in the Off position
> >>> > a
> >>> > slight
> >>> > turn toward the Acc. postion will activate Acc. mode. There is no
> >>> > positive
> >>> > detent. Any thoughts? Thanks in advance.
> >
> >
Mike
Jerry Bransford wrote:
>
> I just checked and double-checked, my TJ's heater fan does not run when the
> ignition switch is in the Accessory position.
>
> Jerry
> --
> Jerry Bransford
> PP-ASEL N6TAY
> See the Geezer Jeep at
> http://members.***.net/jerrypb/
> "Jerry Bransford" <jerrypb@***.net> wrote in message
> news:QZ9ed.37253$bk1.12568@fed1read05...
> > Maybe I was just screwed up in my thinking/memory, it wouldn't be the
> > first time. I'm getting ready to drive off to work in the TJ, I'll check
> > it out. :)
> >
> > Jerry
> > --
> > Jerry Bransford
> > PP-ASEL N6TAY
> > See the Geezer Jeep at
> > http://members.***.net/jerrypb/
> > "Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
> > news:41792833.7B5536B2@sympatico.ca...
> >> All the newer Jeeps I have played with have the heater fan always on
> >> low, you cannot shut it off. It turns on with the acc.
> >>
> >> I bet if you check, your TJ has that too.
> >>
> >> Mike
> >> 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> >> 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
> >>
> >> Jerry Bransford wrote:
> >>>
> >>> I've never had a vehicle where the heater blower would operate when the
> >>> ignition switch was in the accessory position.
> >>>
> >>> Jerry
> >>> --
> >>> Jerry Bransford
> >>> PP-ASEL N6TAY
> >>> See the Geezer Jeep at
> >>> http://members.***.net/jerrypb/
> >>> "Pudljmpr53" <pudljmpr53@aol.com> wrote in message
> >>> news:20041022111835.02895.00001692@mb-m01.aol.com...
> >>> > On my 91 YJ the ignition switch got jacked up while my mechanic was
> >>> > trying
> >>> > to
> >>> > fix the turn signal/wiper/high beam switch. Well the new switch has a
> >>> > few
> >>> > problems. Firstly, Is the heater blower supposed to be on when the
> >>> > key is
> >>> > in
> >>> > the Acc. position.? Secondly, when the switch is in the Off position
> >>> > a
> >>> > slight
> >>> > turn toward the Acc. postion will activate Acc. mode. There is no
> >>> > positive
> >>> > detent. Any thoughts? Thanks in advance.
> >
> >
10-22-2004, 02:20 PM
#29
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: Ignition switch question.
Same with Fords, at least from '78 on. Somewhat irritating to have
the fan run even thought the switch is in the off position.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
Mike Romain wrote:
>
> All the speeds work in both my Jeeps and I just remembered you 'can'
> turn off the fan in the XJ if you slide the vent control all the way
> off. Forgot about that.
>
> I just remembered someone using acc and forgetting to kill the fan or
> not knowing about it on low by default is better said, so the battery
> died.
>
> With the fan switch 'off' and the vent/heat control anywhere but off,
> the fan is on low automatically in the newer Jeeps. My 88 Cherokee and
> the YJ's have it that way.
>
> Mike
the fan run even thought the switch is in the off position.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
Mike Romain wrote:
>
> All the speeds work in both my Jeeps and I just remembered you 'can'
> turn off the fan in the XJ if you slide the vent control all the way
> off. Forgot about that.
>
> I just remembered someone using acc and forgetting to kill the fan or
> not knowing about it on low by default is better said, so the battery
> died.
>
> With the fan switch 'off' and the vent/heat control anywhere but off,
> the fan is on low automatically in the newer Jeeps. My 88 Cherokee and
> the YJ's have it that way.
>
> Mike
10-22-2004, 02:20 PM
#30
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: Ignition switch question.
Same with Fords, at least from '78 on. Somewhat irritating to have
the fan run even thought the switch is in the off position.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
Mike Romain wrote:
>
> All the speeds work in both my Jeeps and I just remembered you 'can'
> turn off the fan in the XJ if you slide the vent control all the way
> off. Forgot about that.
>
> I just remembered someone using acc and forgetting to kill the fan or
> not knowing about it on low by default is better said, so the battery
> died.
>
> With the fan switch 'off' and the vent/heat control anywhere but off,
> the fan is on low automatically in the newer Jeeps. My 88 Cherokee and
> the YJ's have it that way.
>
> Mike
the fan run even thought the switch is in the off position.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
Mike Romain wrote:
>
> All the speeds work in both my Jeeps and I just remembered you 'can'
> turn off the fan in the XJ if you slide the vent control all the way
> off. Forgot about that.
>
> I just remembered someone using acc and forgetting to kill the fan or
> not knowing about it on low by default is better said, so the battery
> died.
>
> With the fan switch 'off' and the vent/heat control anywhere but off,
> the fan is on low automatically in the newer Jeeps. My 88 Cherokee and
> the YJ's have it that way.
>
> Mike