MJ dash light problem

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comancheon33

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Casey,Ia

• Apr 27, 2005

• #1

I am having problems with my dash lights. I put a fuse in blows almost as fast as I as can put it in. At same time I turn my headlghts on the stereo and clock go out. Seems like a ground issue to me but wondering if anyone has had these issues before. Maybe someone can point me in a direction to go. Thanks Dustin

 

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Lou

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ToronNo/Hamilton

• Apr 27, 2005

• #2

Not a solution, but maybe some clues...

 

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Deyman

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Location

Souderton, PA

• Apr 27, 2005

• #3

I have a similar problem with my 97 xj. Is there any way to test the headlight switch with a voltmeter/continuity tester to see if it's bad? I'd hate to replace it if it's not the switch that's bad.

 

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comancheon33

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Location

Casey,Ia

• May 5, 2005

• #4

Thanks for info. I will have to try to check these out asap. Thanks again

 

Eagle

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Terra Firma

• May 5, 2005

• #5

Doesn't sound at all like a ground problem. All automotive circuits require a ground. If you don't have a good ground, it doesn't blow fuses. It leaves you with an open circuit and NO current flow. No flow ==> no blow.

It has to be a short, or somebody has fudged the wiring and there are too many accessories on a circuit not intended for that much load.

 

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comancheon33

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Casey,Ia

• May 5, 2005

• #6

I beleive I have a short in the printed circuit. Hopefully a bad relay for the stereo and clock. Thanks

 

Eagle

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Terra Firma

• May 5, 2005

• #7

comancheon33 said:

I beleive I have a short in the printed circuit. Hopefully a bad relay for the stereo and clock. Thanks

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I'm confused. Neither the clock nor the radio receive power through a printed circuit, so how would a short in the printed circuit affect those components?