kyleag89 Posted June 27, 2011 Posted June 27, 2011 Tonight I get in the MJ and turn the lights on and poof the fuse for the dash illumination pops. So I put a new fuse in then the parking lights/ tail light fuse blows! As of right now I have the two fuses in and they aren't blowing, BUT now I have no dash lights and the drivers side brake light doesn't work. I can turn the headlights on and all the parking and tail lights are on as normal but the dash lights are still out as well as the drivers brake light. Any ideas? I forgot to mention the bulb in my clock blew out also so I disconnected the clock thinking it had a short somewhere but still no change.
MJRemi Posted June 27, 2011 Posted June 27, 2011 It sounds like a short somewhere but that is where the detective in you kicks in. I was lucky with my 89 and found a break in my ground wire from the battery. I spliced it and had no related issues. Start at the battery or at the tail lights and work your way up. Also check for clutch fluid seeping behind the fuse box. Good Luck!
64 Cheyenne Posted June 27, 2011 Posted June 27, 2011 I'm not trying to be smart, dash lights arent dimmed? Brake light, try replacing the bulb or checking for juice at the socket.
64 Cheyenne Posted June 27, 2011 Posted June 27, 2011 I'm not trying to be smart, dash lights arent dimmed? Brake light, try replacing the bulb or checking for juice at the socket.
kyleag89 Posted June 27, 2011 Author Posted June 27, 2011 I have all the lights working properly now. The dash illumination fuse pops when I turn the headlights on and it also pops the exterior lights fuse. So both fuses are popping, if I leave the dash fuse out the lights work no problems. So now these two circuits have to be connected by something for them to both blow. The only thing I can come up with is the headlight switch. Is it possible for the switch to function the lights but not the dimmer? Maybe there is a short in the switch itself causing the illumination lights to not work?? I am lost, confused, and very aggravated. :fs1:
kyleag89 Posted June 27, 2011 Author Posted June 27, 2011 Forget about the brake light, I had the turn signal on with the key off and that prevented the brake light from working. And no I don't have the dimmer switch off.
kyleag89 Posted June 27, 2011 Author Posted June 27, 2011 Anyone? I am replacing the headlight switch today hoping for the best.
kyleag89 Posted June 27, 2011 Author Posted June 27, 2011 Can someone tell me where the dash lights ground? I have a wiring diagram but it doesn't specify where the grounds are located.
HOrnbrod Posted June 27, 2011 Posted June 27, 2011 http://www.comancheclub.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=27426&p=277400&hilit=dash+ground#p277400
kyleag89 Posted June 27, 2011 Author Posted June 27, 2011 Thank you hornbrod! I saw that ground but I wasn't 100% sure it was in the dash light circuit. The ground checks out and I added another ground but it still pops the fuse. I am at a loss and the dash is going back together without any lights.
robfg67 Posted June 28, 2011 Posted June 28, 2011 ...so were you able to fix it? We all want to know!!! :popcorn:
Automan2164 Posted June 28, 2011 Posted June 28, 2011 Could this be clutch master syndrome? Have you checked it for damage from brake fluid? Rob
kyleag89 Posted June 28, 2011 Author Posted June 28, 2011 Ok I am a fool... I tore up half the floor the other day to fix a small rust spot and when I put the seat back in I pinched a wire for the 4x4 indicator light! I spent 9 hours tracing wires trying to find the short when it finally occurred to me to check the floor. :doh:
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