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Old Aug 3, 2008 | 01:48 AM
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my windsheild wipers horn and blinkers do not work.. im not really sure why i really have no idea what to do.. its not a fuse and i dont really know what else to try.. any suggestions?
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Old Aug 3, 2008 | 07:49 AM
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As with any Renix era Jeep my first thought would br fuses which you have checked my second thought and should have been my first is GROUNDS. The grounds on a Renix jeep is their downfall. Check all that you can find and look at the wiring diagram mfor others and trace them all down. Try adding seperate grounds for each of these appliances and see if that will bring them back to life.
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Old Aug 3, 2008 | 08:32 AM
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X2 on the good luck!! Wiring can be a major PITA!! Keep us posted on your progress!! Later!!
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Old Aug 3, 2008 | 11:35 AM
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does your radio and fan work? I had a simalar prob. with mine and it ended up being a short in my ignition switch but I could still start the engine and drive. you can reach up under the dash and disconnect two plug and look at them and see if there is any thing wrong. one of mine was melted.
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Old Aug 3, 2008 | 02:44 PM
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Good thought Tucker. Everything that works just with the key on runs through the ignition switch.
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Old Aug 4, 2008 | 05:07 PM
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and if i turn the key back to acc they all start going at once
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Old Aug 4, 2008 | 05:10 PM
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Sounds like you found the offending part then.
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Old Aug 4, 2008 | 05:22 PM
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what should i do to take care of it?
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Old Aug 4, 2008 | 05:26 PM
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what should i do to take care of it?
Replace the ignition switch (electrical box at bottom of column) and actuator rod. If your ignition key is worn significantly, might as well replace the tumbler portion while your at it.

Last edited by MontanaXJer; Aug 4, 2008 at 05:38 PM. Reason: Fixing my spellingz.... ;D
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Old Aug 4, 2008 | 05:28 PM
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Link on how is here. HTH.

Edit: That is a zip file that is safe.
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Old Aug 4, 2008 | 06:39 PM
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Originally Posted by tmannn
and if i turn the key back to acc they all start going at once

that is definatley your problem it is about an hour fix. you may need to fix a wire or 2 if it did like mine you will have one melted wire. just cut it and crimp on a new shielded connector.
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Old Aug 4, 2008 | 07:43 PM
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Hey Tucker what kinda lube you sell?
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Old Aug 4, 2008 | 07:44 PM
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Amsoil synthetics. for just about all of your oil needs.
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Old Aug 4, 2008 | 08:03 PM
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Tried your link but no workee. I want an Amsoil Cone air filter to replace my K&N but don't know the cost or the model number! Can you help? Also want the mud/dust sock.
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Old Aug 4, 2008 | 08:08 PM
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I will look in to it for you right now!
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