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Old Jan 19, 2013 | 08:04 AM
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Really looking forward to that putco harness. Ended up being about $60 overnight Saturday shipping from amazon. Sucks,but neccessary
It well worth doing the harness change but if the switch issues not corrected it still gonna flash ....
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Old Jan 19, 2013 | 08:15 AM
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Originally Posted by assetts91
I guess the hard part is finding a new plug....

Nah. Same as a Ford and been used for decades.
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Old Jan 19, 2013 | 08:17 AM
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Originally Posted by freegdr
It well worth doing the harness change but if the switch issues not corrected it still gonna flash ....
I'd like to replace it all, it's how I do things. "if you're gonna a do it, do it right" I've got a DD, so the jeep can sit. Last thing I need is a fire or sheriff's pulling me over again. I appreciate all the help
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Old Jan 19, 2013 | 08:19 AM
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Originally Posted by freegdr
It well worth doing the harness change but if the switch issues not corrected it still gonna flash ....
I respectfully disagree as the amp load to the breaker inthe switch will be reduced to less than 20% of original load. Numerous people have just done the harness and never experienced the flashing/blinking ever again.
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Old Jan 19, 2013 | 08:36 AM
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Originally Posted by cruiser54
I respectfully disagree as the amp load to the breaker inthe switch will be reduced to less than 20% of original load. Numerous people have just done the harness and never experienced the flashing/blinking ever again.
Guess thats possible me i do it anyway ...
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Old Jan 19, 2013 | 10:21 AM
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Originally Posted by cruiser54

Nah. Same as a Ford and been used for decades.
Have a part # or a range of years? Cuz in the past few hours I've noticed that a new plug isn't exactly easy to find lol.... Looks like the JY is where it's at
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Old Jan 19, 2013 | 10:49 AM
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Looks like new replacements that are available stop at '96 XJ's.

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Old Jan 19, 2013 | 12:54 PM
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Originally Posted by assetts91
Have a part # or a range of years? Cuz in the past few hours I've noticed that a new plug isn't exactly easy to find lol.... Looks like the JY is where it's at
Even know it's bad?
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Old Jan 19, 2013 | 02:40 PM
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Originally Posted by cruiser54

Even know it's bad?
Nope, which is why I'll take a look first.
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Old Jan 22, 2013 | 04:13 PM
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Hey cruiser, what's your opinion on adding a fuse to the harness?
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Old Jan 22, 2013 | 04:27 PM
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Originally Posted by assetts91
Hey cruiser, what's your opinion on adding a fuse to the harness?
Good idea. I'm not sure the eautoworks harnesses have fusible links or not. To be safe, add a fuse.
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Old Jan 22, 2013 | 04:45 PM
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Originally Posted by cruiser54

Good idea. I'm not sure the eautoworks harnesses have fusible links or not. To be safe, add a fuse.
Any input on the amp fuse I should use? I be doing the full h4 conversion when my autopal housings come in
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Old Jan 22, 2013 | 05:56 PM
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30 amp should be fine.
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Old Jan 22, 2013 | 06:53 PM
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Switches run from $10-15 at rockauto.com They have 4 different brands in stock...
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Old Jan 26, 2013 | 02:15 AM
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Update. Got the harness installed and the h4 housings..... Holy crap! Swear, comboed with my LED's, I could burn someone's retinas out! The harness alone made a difference and I so far recommend the putco harness 10 fold to ANYONE, stock or not.
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