Interesting electrical problem
08-04-2008, 08:32 AM
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Interesting electrical problem
Hello, brand new to the forum and already have a question. Just picked up a2001 XJ, 60th Anniversary edition which replaced my well worn '99 sport. I've had my fair share of electrical issues with the '99 but this one is unique. Here's the problem: my headlight switch activates my rear wiper...any thoughts?
08-04-2008, 03:38 PM
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Hi or low beams?
Have you verified that the fuses are all good?
Maybe getting feedback thru wiper.
Where did you purchase your 2001? Privately or from a dealer?
Privately...then you are probably the victim of a DAPO...
Anyone familiar with the wiring routing for an 01.
May have to trace the wiring forward from rear wiper and see where it's tied in. Perhaps the DAPO could not correctly diagnose an electrical problem with the rear wiper and just connected it whereever they found power.
Other than that...Call a priest for an exorcism???
Have you verified that the fuses are all good?
Maybe getting feedback thru wiper.
Where did you purchase your 2001? Privately or from a dealer?
Privately...then you are probably the victim of a DAPO...
Anyone familiar with the wiring routing for an 01.
May have to trace the wiring forward from rear wiper and see where it's tied in. Perhaps the DAPO could not correctly diagnose an electrical problem with the rear wiper and just connected it whereever they found power.
Other than that...Call a priest for an exorcism???
08-05-2008, 12:17 PM
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Thanks. I was going to agree with Howler that an exorcism was the next thing to try.
Glad you found the offending ground!!!
Glad you found the offending ground!!!
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Agreed. You have some strange ideas sometimes but some pretty smart ideas at other times. You are alright in my book alien.
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