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Electrical problem. Short somewhere.

Old May 14, 2016 | 03:51 PM
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Pretty much all stock I am fixing this thing up and have a short or something. Basically there is a bunch of things not working like A/C blower motor, interior lights, power door locks, radio turns off and on when it pleases, and dim headlights. Fuses are good, and the jeep runs and drives perfectly. Any answers or links to write-ups are greatly appreciated. Need to fix these electrical problems before I put a stereo and new lights and everything in. Thanks a ton everyone.
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Old May 14, 2016 | 10:00 PM
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check battery/starter/alternator cables and connections--pay close attention to grounds. Also the connections at the fuse panel and power distribution center. Make sure connections are clean, crimps are good and they are tight.

you also need to check the main grounds. SteveMongr (member name) just posted a link to where they are in a recent thread. If I find it I will post it

if the headlights are dim (steady dim) there is an easy upgrade. Just search for the putco wiring harness upgrade.


this should get you started in the right direction

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Old May 16, 2016 | 09:14 PM
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Old May 17, 2016 | 06:25 AM
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Originally Posted by OffroadKade
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why did you bump? The guy gave u good start on the places to check.
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Originally Posted by XJwonders
why did you bump? The guy gave u good start on the places to check.
And, he/she hasn't even provided a year for us to work with!!!
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Old May 17, 2016 | 08:09 AM
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And, he/she hasn't even provided a year for us to work with!!!
95 cherokee sport
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Originally Posted by OffroadKade
95 cherokee sport
Perform the things in Post above your bump?
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Perform the things in Post above your bump?
Yes everything, last night I even made a new ground connection from negative to firewall. Nothing
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Old May 17, 2016 | 08:21 AM
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Originally Posted by OffroadKade
Yes everything, last night I even made a new ground connection from negative to firewall. Nothing
would have been nice to know that when you bumped up your post.
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Did this happen AFTER the stereo install?
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Originally Posted by cruiser54
Did this happen AFTER the stereo install?
When I bought the car It already had the electrical problems, and it already had the aftermarket stereo so hard to say.
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What happens if you unplug the stereo?
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Originally Posted by cruiser54
What happens if you unplug the stereo?
I haven't unplugged it but I will tonight if I have enough time after work. Any tips or things to try when I have the dash and stereo off
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Not yet. Stereo installations seem to be the cause of many issues......especially lighting.
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Originally Posted by cruiser54
Not yet. Stereo installations seem to be the cause of many issues......especially lighting.
Ok good well I'll go in soon and try and find the cause of my problem
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