odd problem that fixes itself with a restart....
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odd problem that fixes itself with a restart....
now keep in mind my Jeep is cruiser54 certified... I have done refreshing of grounds... did everything in his threads so heres the problems.... iy has been raining a lot tonight... 1st time this started happening...,i lost my radio..power radio annte.... wipers and turning signals.... EVerything else still works including the hazzard button... now if i turn the car off and restart it everything comes back... like nothing is wrong...
any thoughts on this? and if i hit the wipers or the turn signals everything goes out... until i restart the car...
any thoughts on this? and if i hit the wipers or the turn signals everything goes out... until i restart the car...
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Where is it located? How do i remove it? and is there any brand I should use or are they all the same??? Thank you
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Yep. The switch is mounted on top of the steering column under the dash. It's connected to the key tumbler by a rod. The big brown or blue wire will be toasty looking and the connector likely melted a bit. Be sure to spruce up that terminal when replacing the switch.
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Local parts store is probably as good as anywhere else. The problem is the switch is marginal to begin with, as it ages the contacts develop a bit of resistance. That generates heat, which causes more oxidation and more resistance, which increases the heat.... it isn't unusual to find the plug melted when they fail.
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ok what is the best way to replace this part?... they had it in stock... and i had to get one for a tilt wheel... it makes a difference... wish me luck... doesn't look like there is a lot of room to work but i guess we shall see..
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