Melted switches and connectors?!! 2000 Jeep TJ
08-23-2006, 05:22 PM
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Re: Melted switches and connectors?!! 2000 Jeep TJ
Maybe this recall might help??
------------------------
Recall 99V117000: Instrument Panel Ground Screws Loose
The left side and right side instrument panel wiring ground attachment
screws could loosen over time. If the left side screw loosens, the
instrument panel gauges may not function when the headlamps are turned
on. If the right side screw loosens, the defroster blower motor may
not function.
Dealers will remove the ground screws, drill a new pilot hole adjacent
to the original hole, and the screws will be reinstalled in the new
holes.
Owner notification began May 31, 1999. Owners who take their vehicles
to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not
receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact
Chrysler at 1-800-992-1997. Also contact the National Highway Traffic
Safety Administration's Auto Safety Hotline at 1-888-DASH-2-DOT
(1-888-327-4236).
----------------------------
Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
(More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
Nick ------ wrote:
>
> Folks,
>
> The service manual indicates that A/C Heater Control, Headlamp Switch
> and Blower Motor relay are all connected to the same ground point
> (G200). A faulty ground connection may explain why these connectors
> are melting.
>
> According to the manual, G200 is located "Left Rear of Instrument
> Panel". This area was leaking in my Jeep, so I will now go check how
> "grounded" that ground really is.
>
> Any other advice also appreciated.
>
> Nick
------------------------
Recall 99V117000: Instrument Panel Ground Screws Loose
The left side and right side instrument panel wiring ground attachment
screws could loosen over time. If the left side screw loosens, the
instrument panel gauges may not function when the headlamps are turned
on. If the right side screw loosens, the defroster blower motor may
not function.
Dealers will remove the ground screws, drill a new pilot hole adjacent
to the original hole, and the screws will be reinstalled in the new
holes.
Owner notification began May 31, 1999. Owners who take their vehicles
to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not
receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact
Chrysler at 1-800-992-1997. Also contact the National Highway Traffic
Safety Administration's Auto Safety Hotline at 1-888-DASH-2-DOT
(1-888-327-4236).
----------------------------
Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
(More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
Nick ------ wrote:
>
> Folks,
>
> The service manual indicates that A/C Heater Control, Headlamp Switch
> and Blower Motor relay are all connected to the same ground point
> (G200). A faulty ground connection may explain why these connectors
> are melting.
>
> According to the manual, G200 is located "Left Rear of Instrument
> Panel". This area was leaking in my Jeep, so I will now go check how
> "grounded" that ground really is.
>
> Any other advice also appreciated.
>
> Nick
08-23-2006, 05:36 PM
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Re: Melted switches and connectors?!! 2000 Jeep TJ
Mike Romain wrote:
> Recall 99V117000: Instrument Panel Ground Screws Loose
>
> The left side and right side instrument panel wiring ground attachment
> screws could loosen over time. If the left side screw loosens, the
> instrument panel gauges may not function when the headlamps are turned
> on. If the right side screw loosens, the defroster blower motor may
> not function.
>
> Dealers will remove the ground screws, drill a new pilot hole adjacent
> to the original hole, and the screws will be reinstalled in the new
> holes.
>
I think they tried to fix this in the year 2000 model. G200 and G201
which handle both the above circuits, are both attached left of the
instrument panel and under the speaker. Looks like they moved them.
Thanks
08-23-2006, 05:36 PM
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Re: Melted switches and connectors?!! 2000 Jeep TJ
Mike Romain wrote:
> Recall 99V117000: Instrument Panel Ground Screws Loose
>
> The left side and right side instrument panel wiring ground attachment
> screws could loosen over time. If the left side screw loosens, the
> instrument panel gauges may not function when the headlamps are turned
> on. If the right side screw loosens, the defroster blower motor may
> not function.
>
> Dealers will remove the ground screws, drill a new pilot hole adjacent
> to the original hole, and the screws will be reinstalled in the new
> holes.
>
I think they tried to fix this in the year 2000 model. G200 and G201
which handle both the above circuits, are both attached left of the
instrument panel and under the speaker. Looks like they moved them.
Thanks
08-23-2006, 05:36 PM
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Re: Melted switches and connectors?!! 2000 Jeep TJ
Mike Romain wrote:
> Recall 99V117000: Instrument Panel Ground Screws Loose
>
> The left side and right side instrument panel wiring ground attachment
> screws could loosen over time. If the left side screw loosens, the
> instrument panel gauges may not function when the headlamps are turned
> on. If the right side screw loosens, the defroster blower motor may
> not function.
>
> Dealers will remove the ground screws, drill a new pilot hole adjacent
> to the original hole, and the screws will be reinstalled in the new
> holes.
>
I think they tried to fix this in the year 2000 model. G200 and G201
which handle both the above circuits, are both attached left of the
instrument panel and under the speaker. Looks like they moved them.
Thanks
08-23-2006, 05:36 PM
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Re: Melted switches and connectors?!! 2000 Jeep TJ
Mike Romain wrote:
> Recall 99V117000: Instrument Panel Ground Screws Loose
>
> The left side and right side instrument panel wiring ground attachment
> screws could loosen over time. If the left side screw loosens, the
> instrument panel gauges may not function when the headlamps are turned
> on. If the right side screw loosens, the defroster blower motor may
> not function.
>
> Dealers will remove the ground screws, drill a new pilot hole adjacent
> to the original hole, and the screws will be reinstalled in the new
> holes.
>
I think they tried to fix this in the year 2000 model. G200 and G201
which handle both the above circuits, are both attached left of the
instrument panel and under the speaker. Looks like they moved them.
Thanks
08-23-2006, 05:42 PM
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Re: Melted switches and connectors?!! 2000 Jeep TJ
Hey Mike and Nick,
Do you guys suppose this is something that has been addressed in the newer
models?
I read so much in this group about bad wiring in the Jeeps that it makes me
think I should be looking for things all along or even now to be sure they
stay tight.
Kate
06 Rubee-Kahn
"Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
news:44ECC72C.3B407A9@sympatico.ca...
> Maybe this recall might help??
> ------------------------
>
> Recall 99V117000: Instrument Panel Ground Screws Loose
>
> The left side and right side instrument panel wiring ground attachment
> screws could loosen over time. If the left side screw loosens, the
> instrument panel gauges may not function when the headlamps are turned
> on. If the right side screw loosens, the defroster blower motor may
> not function.
>
> Dealers will remove the ground screws, drill a new pilot hole adjacent
> to the original hole, and the screws will be reinstalled in the new
> holes.
>
> Owner notification began May 31, 1999. Owners who take their vehicles
> to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not
> receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact
> Chrysler at 1-800-992-1997. Also contact the National Highway Traffic
> Safety Administration's Auto Safety Hotline at 1-888-DASH-2-DOT
> (1-888-327-4236).
> ----------------------------
>
> Mike
> 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
> Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
> Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
> (More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
>
> Nick ------ wrote:
>>
>> Folks,
>>
>> The service manual indicates that A/C Heater Control, Headlamp Switch
>> and Blower Motor relay are all connected to the same ground point
>> (G200). A faulty ground connection may explain why these connectors
>> are melting.
>>
>> According to the manual, G200 is located "Left Rear of Instrument
>> Panel". This area was leaking in my Jeep, so I will now go check how
>> "grounded" that ground really is.
>>
>> Any other advice also appreciated.
>>
>> Nick
Do you guys suppose this is something that has been addressed in the newer
models?
I read so much in this group about bad wiring in the Jeeps that it makes me
think I should be looking for things all along or even now to be sure they
stay tight.
Kate
06 Rubee-Kahn
"Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
news:44ECC72C.3B407A9@sympatico.ca...
> Maybe this recall might help??
> ------------------------
>
> Recall 99V117000: Instrument Panel Ground Screws Loose
>
> The left side and right side instrument panel wiring ground attachment
> screws could loosen over time. If the left side screw loosens, the
> instrument panel gauges may not function when the headlamps are turned
> on. If the right side screw loosens, the defroster blower motor may
> not function.
>
> Dealers will remove the ground screws, drill a new pilot hole adjacent
> to the original hole, and the screws will be reinstalled in the new
> holes.
>
> Owner notification began May 31, 1999. Owners who take their vehicles
> to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not
> receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact
> Chrysler at 1-800-992-1997. Also contact the National Highway Traffic
> Safety Administration's Auto Safety Hotline at 1-888-DASH-2-DOT
> (1-888-327-4236).
> ----------------------------
>
> Mike
> 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
> Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
> Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
> (More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
>
> Nick ------ wrote:
>>
>> Folks,
>>
>> The service manual indicates that A/C Heater Control, Headlamp Switch
>> and Blower Motor relay are all connected to the same ground point
>> (G200). A faulty ground connection may explain why these connectors
>> are melting.
>>
>> According to the manual, G200 is located "Left Rear of Instrument
>> Panel". This area was leaking in my Jeep, so I will now go check how
>> "grounded" that ground really is.
>>
>> Any other advice also appreciated.
>>
>> Nick
08-23-2006, 05:42 PM
#27
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Re: Melted switches and connectors?!! 2000 Jeep TJ
Hey Mike and Nick,
Do you guys suppose this is something that has been addressed in the newer
models?
I read so much in this group about bad wiring in the Jeeps that it makes me
think I should be looking for things all along or even now to be sure they
stay tight.
Kate
06 Rubee-Kahn
"Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
news:44ECC72C.3B407A9@sympatico.ca...
> Maybe this recall might help??
> ------------------------
>
> Recall 99V117000: Instrument Panel Ground Screws Loose
>
> The left side and right side instrument panel wiring ground attachment
> screws could loosen over time. If the left side screw loosens, the
> instrument panel gauges may not function when the headlamps are turned
> on. If the right side screw loosens, the defroster blower motor may
> not function.
>
> Dealers will remove the ground screws, drill a new pilot hole adjacent
> to the original hole, and the screws will be reinstalled in the new
> holes.
>
> Owner notification began May 31, 1999. Owners who take their vehicles
> to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not
> receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact
> Chrysler at 1-800-992-1997. Also contact the National Highway Traffic
> Safety Administration's Auto Safety Hotline at 1-888-DASH-2-DOT
> (1-888-327-4236).
> ----------------------------
>
> Mike
> 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
> Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
> Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
> (More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
>
> Nick ------ wrote:
>>
>> Folks,
>>
>> The service manual indicates that A/C Heater Control, Headlamp Switch
>> and Blower Motor relay are all connected to the same ground point
>> (G200). A faulty ground connection may explain why these connectors
>> are melting.
>>
>> According to the manual, G200 is located "Left Rear of Instrument
>> Panel". This area was leaking in my Jeep, so I will now go check how
>> "grounded" that ground really is.
>>
>> Any other advice also appreciated.
>>
>> Nick
Do you guys suppose this is something that has been addressed in the newer
models?
I read so much in this group about bad wiring in the Jeeps that it makes me
think I should be looking for things all along or even now to be sure they
stay tight.
Kate
06 Rubee-Kahn
"Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
news:44ECC72C.3B407A9@sympatico.ca...
> Maybe this recall might help??
> ------------------------
>
> Recall 99V117000: Instrument Panel Ground Screws Loose
>
> The left side and right side instrument panel wiring ground attachment
> screws could loosen over time. If the left side screw loosens, the
> instrument panel gauges may not function when the headlamps are turned
> on. If the right side screw loosens, the defroster blower motor may
> not function.
>
> Dealers will remove the ground screws, drill a new pilot hole adjacent
> to the original hole, and the screws will be reinstalled in the new
> holes.
>
> Owner notification began May 31, 1999. Owners who take their vehicles
> to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not
> receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact
> Chrysler at 1-800-992-1997. Also contact the National Highway Traffic
> Safety Administration's Auto Safety Hotline at 1-888-DASH-2-DOT
> (1-888-327-4236).
> ----------------------------
>
> Mike
> 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
> Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
> Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
> (More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
>
> Nick ------ wrote:
>>
>> Folks,
>>
>> The service manual indicates that A/C Heater Control, Headlamp Switch
>> and Blower Motor relay are all connected to the same ground point
>> (G200). A faulty ground connection may explain why these connectors
>> are melting.
>>
>> According to the manual, G200 is located "Left Rear of Instrument
>> Panel". This area was leaking in my Jeep, so I will now go check how
>> "grounded" that ground really is.
>>
>> Any other advice also appreciated.
>>
>> Nick
08-23-2006, 05:42 PM
#28
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Posts: n/a
Re: Melted switches and connectors?!! 2000 Jeep TJ
Hey Mike and Nick,
Do you guys suppose this is something that has been addressed in the newer
models?
I read so much in this group about bad wiring in the Jeeps that it makes me
think I should be looking for things all along or even now to be sure they
stay tight.
Kate
06 Rubee-Kahn
"Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
news:44ECC72C.3B407A9@sympatico.ca...
> Maybe this recall might help??
> ------------------------
>
> Recall 99V117000: Instrument Panel Ground Screws Loose
>
> The left side and right side instrument panel wiring ground attachment
> screws could loosen over time. If the left side screw loosens, the
> instrument panel gauges may not function when the headlamps are turned
> on. If the right side screw loosens, the defroster blower motor may
> not function.
>
> Dealers will remove the ground screws, drill a new pilot hole adjacent
> to the original hole, and the screws will be reinstalled in the new
> holes.
>
> Owner notification began May 31, 1999. Owners who take their vehicles
> to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not
> receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact
> Chrysler at 1-800-992-1997. Also contact the National Highway Traffic
> Safety Administration's Auto Safety Hotline at 1-888-DASH-2-DOT
> (1-888-327-4236).
> ----------------------------
>
> Mike
> 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
> Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
> Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
> (More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
>
> Nick ------ wrote:
>>
>> Folks,
>>
>> The service manual indicates that A/C Heater Control, Headlamp Switch
>> and Blower Motor relay are all connected to the same ground point
>> (G200). A faulty ground connection may explain why these connectors
>> are melting.
>>
>> According to the manual, G200 is located "Left Rear of Instrument
>> Panel". This area was leaking in my Jeep, so I will now go check how
>> "grounded" that ground really is.
>>
>> Any other advice also appreciated.
>>
>> Nick
Do you guys suppose this is something that has been addressed in the newer
models?
I read so much in this group about bad wiring in the Jeeps that it makes me
think I should be looking for things all along or even now to be sure they
stay tight.
Kate
06 Rubee-Kahn
"Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
news:44ECC72C.3B407A9@sympatico.ca...
> Maybe this recall might help??
> ------------------------
>
> Recall 99V117000: Instrument Panel Ground Screws Loose
>
> The left side and right side instrument panel wiring ground attachment
> screws could loosen over time. If the left side screw loosens, the
> instrument panel gauges may not function when the headlamps are turned
> on. If the right side screw loosens, the defroster blower motor may
> not function.
>
> Dealers will remove the ground screws, drill a new pilot hole adjacent
> to the original hole, and the screws will be reinstalled in the new
> holes.
>
> Owner notification began May 31, 1999. Owners who take their vehicles
> to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not
> receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact
> Chrysler at 1-800-992-1997. Also contact the National Highway Traffic
> Safety Administration's Auto Safety Hotline at 1-888-DASH-2-DOT
> (1-888-327-4236).
> ----------------------------
>
> Mike
> 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
> Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
> Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
> (More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
>
> Nick ------ wrote:
>>
>> Folks,
>>
>> The service manual indicates that A/C Heater Control, Headlamp Switch
>> and Blower Motor relay are all connected to the same ground point
>> (G200). A faulty ground connection may explain why these connectors
>> are melting.
>>
>> According to the manual, G200 is located "Left Rear of Instrument
>> Panel". This area was leaking in my Jeep, so I will now go check how
>> "grounded" that ground really is.
>>
>> Any other advice also appreciated.
>>
>> Nick
08-23-2006, 05:42 PM
#29
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: Melted switches and connectors?!! 2000 Jeep TJ
Hey Mike and Nick,
Do you guys suppose this is something that has been addressed in the newer
models?
I read so much in this group about bad wiring in the Jeeps that it makes me
think I should be looking for things all along or even now to be sure they
stay tight.
Kate
06 Rubee-Kahn
"Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
news:44ECC72C.3B407A9@sympatico.ca...
> Maybe this recall might help??
> ------------------------
>
> Recall 99V117000: Instrument Panel Ground Screws Loose
>
> The left side and right side instrument panel wiring ground attachment
> screws could loosen over time. If the left side screw loosens, the
> instrument panel gauges may not function when the headlamps are turned
> on. If the right side screw loosens, the defroster blower motor may
> not function.
>
> Dealers will remove the ground screws, drill a new pilot hole adjacent
> to the original hole, and the screws will be reinstalled in the new
> holes.
>
> Owner notification began May 31, 1999. Owners who take their vehicles
> to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not
> receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact
> Chrysler at 1-800-992-1997. Also contact the National Highway Traffic
> Safety Administration's Auto Safety Hotline at 1-888-DASH-2-DOT
> (1-888-327-4236).
> ----------------------------
>
> Mike
> 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
> Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
> Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
> (More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
>
> Nick ------ wrote:
>>
>> Folks,
>>
>> The service manual indicates that A/C Heater Control, Headlamp Switch
>> and Blower Motor relay are all connected to the same ground point
>> (G200). A faulty ground connection may explain why these connectors
>> are melting.
>>
>> According to the manual, G200 is located "Left Rear of Instrument
>> Panel". This area was leaking in my Jeep, so I will now go check how
>> "grounded" that ground really is.
>>
>> Any other advice also appreciated.
>>
>> Nick
Do you guys suppose this is something that has been addressed in the newer
models?
I read so much in this group about bad wiring in the Jeeps that it makes me
think I should be looking for things all along or even now to be sure they
stay tight.
Kate
06 Rubee-Kahn
"Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
news:44ECC72C.3B407A9@sympatico.ca...
> Maybe this recall might help??
> ------------------------
>
> Recall 99V117000: Instrument Panel Ground Screws Loose
>
> The left side and right side instrument panel wiring ground attachment
> screws could loosen over time. If the left side screw loosens, the
> instrument panel gauges may not function when the headlamps are turned
> on. If the right side screw loosens, the defroster blower motor may
> not function.
>
> Dealers will remove the ground screws, drill a new pilot hole adjacent
> to the original hole, and the screws will be reinstalled in the new
> holes.
>
> Owner notification began May 31, 1999. Owners who take their vehicles
> to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not
> receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact
> Chrysler at 1-800-992-1997. Also contact the National Highway Traffic
> Safety Administration's Auto Safety Hotline at 1-888-DASH-2-DOT
> (1-888-327-4236).
> ----------------------------
>
> Mike
> 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
> Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
> Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
> (More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
>
> Nick ------ wrote:
>>
>> Folks,
>>
>> The service manual indicates that A/C Heater Control, Headlamp Switch
>> and Blower Motor relay are all connected to the same ground point
>> (G200). A faulty ground connection may explain why these connectors
>> are melting.
>>
>> According to the manual, G200 is located "Left Rear of Instrument
>> Panel". This area was leaking in my Jeep, so I will now go check how
>> "grounded" that ground really is.
>>
>> Any other advice also appreciated.
>>
>> Nick
08-23-2006, 06:00 PM
#30
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Re: Melted switches and connectors?!! 2000 Jeep TJ
Hi Kate,
I believe the circuit board connection was only found to be bad
during the first couple of TJ years, and was quickly fixed with a slap.
That problem lit the airbag light:
http://www.----------.com/mirror/gauges.htm
God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
Kate wrote:
>
> Hey Mike and Nick,
>
> Do you guys suppose this is something that has been addressed in the newer
> models?
>
> I read so much in this group about bad wiring in the Jeeps that it makes me
> think I should be looking for things all along or even now to be sure they
> stay tight.
>
> Kate
> 06 Rubee-Kahn
I believe the circuit board connection was only found to be bad
during the first couple of TJ years, and was quickly fixed with a slap.
That problem lit the airbag light:
http://www.----------.com/mirror/gauges.htm
God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
Kate wrote:
>
> Hey Mike and Nick,
>
> Do you guys suppose this is something that has been addressed in the newer
> models?
>
> I read so much in this group about bad wiring in the Jeeps that it makes me
> think I should be looking for things all along or even now to be sure they
> stay tight.
>
> Kate
> 06 Rubee-Kahn