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Old Jun 18, 2015 | 03:26 PM
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So today I was installing my new radio. Wired everything up correctly. Turned on the power and bam. Didnt work. But then I noticed that my gauge clusters gauges do not turn on. Neither does my interior lights. The illumination and warning lights work but i cant drive without a speedo. Jeep starts and runs fine. No blown fuses.
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Old Jun 18, 2015 | 03:31 PM
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You checked both the fuse box under the hood and under the dash, really seems like a fuse is your issue to me.
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Old Jun 18, 2015 | 03:59 PM
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Yes i blew a fuse cause I didn't ground it properly. I thought i had really screwed up but luckley it all ok. I blew the 15 amp fuse in the box under the hood
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Old Jun 18, 2015 | 04:03 PM
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Originally Posted by jpmarine6786
Yes i blew a fuse cause I didn't ground it properly. I thought i had really screwed up but luckley it all ok. I blew the 15 amp fuse in the box under the hood

For future reference, that's the Ignition Off Draw (IOD) fuse.


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Old Jun 18, 2015 | 04:11 PM
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i was gonna tell you to hook the battery back up...lmao..
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Old Jun 18, 2015 | 04:40 PM
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I did the same thing while messing with my radio and it was just a blown fuse
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Old Jun 18, 2015 | 05:02 PM
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Crap. Now the check engine light is on. There is P0443. P0545 and P1491.
I hope I didn't fry something
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Old Jun 18, 2015 | 05:07 PM
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i was gonna tell you to hook the battery back up...lmao..
I said my gauge lights worked.
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Old Jun 18, 2015 | 05:32 PM
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Nope. Another blown fuse.
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Old Jun 18, 2015 | 06:00 PM
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You keep dicking with your Heep you'll be in a huge world of hurt. Stop it.
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Old Jun 18, 2015 | 07:02 PM
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But it's addicting.
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Old Jun 18, 2015 | 07:04 PM
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But it's addicting.
LOL..It sure is

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Old Jun 18, 2015 | 08:37 PM
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^^^LOL! Classic!

OP, be careful! Maybe lay off the electrical stuff for a bit.

Glad it was just fuses!
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Old Jun 18, 2015 | 08:42 PM
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Well it was my fault assuming that the radio that was in there was installed correctly.
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Old Jun 18, 2015 | 09:47 PM
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Next time you mess with wiring, disconnect the battery first.
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