No wipers, signals, blower motor power, horn, nor radio has kept me from driving, lol
01-05-2019, 10:36 AM
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No wipers, signals, blower motor power, horn, nor radio has kept me from driving, lol
I have a 1990 Jeep Cherokee, straight 6, all stock as far as I'm aware. Driving it one rainy night, (blower wide open, radio on, wipers at Max, and accidentally leaving signal on), the wipers, signal, radio, etc all cease to work. I pulled over, checked fuses, the Blower (fuse) was NOT BLOWN, but had bubbled up and turned black on one side. I replaced it anyway, obviously, but to no avail. I have researched my issuessie on this forum as well as others. Checked my ignition switch (visually), no burnt contacts, and no power at plugs connecting to it. No power at (listed) fuses; Blower motor, Signal, Rear Wiper, and Radio. All others seem to have continuity.
I can't believe it's a fuse, or fuse link (if applicable) because, once in a blue moon, when starting my vehicle, the blower will start, then I'll check the horn, signals etc, But this lasts just a few seconds. And has only worked twice since this issue started. I've been running 10 day tags, because I am unable to get it inspected. Ive also filmed a short video, highlighting the issues described above. Thanks for any help you guys can give.
Not sure if I can upload the video here, because of guidelines, but if so, I have it saved.
I can't believe it's a fuse, or fuse link (if applicable) because, once in a blue moon, when starting my vehicle, the blower will start, then I'll check the horn, signals etc, But this lasts just a few seconds. And has only worked twice since this issue started. I've been running 10 day tags, because I am unable to get it inspected. Ive also filmed a short video, highlighting the issues described above. Thanks for any help you guys can give.
Not sure if I can upload the video here, because of guidelines, but if so, I have it saved.
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01-10-2019, 07:01 PM
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I have checked the ignition switch and it looks clean as a whistle. Although, the plug does show one contact with appearance of heat (little brown not much). Which pins in these plugs should have power?
01-10-2019, 08:45 PM
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Ignition switch is likely bad.
01-10-2019, 08:52 PM
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Ok awesome, I'll buy the part later this week and go ahead and replace it. Thanks for the help. I'll post pics and the results after the work is completed. Thanks so much for the reply's. I didn't want to spend the money on it until I had a reliable opinion.
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01-10-2019, 09:21 PM
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When you go back together, make sure the terminal fits TIGHT in the switch. It has probably expanded a bit from heat.
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