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Blown fuses

Discussion in 'Intermediate CJ-5/6/7/8' started by 74CJ, May 24, 2005.

  1. May 24, 2005
    74CJ

    74CJ Jeepers Creepers

    Upstate NY
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    I have a problem blowing fuses on the headlights when I turn the rheostat dimmer part of the headlight switch.
    I know, I know must have a bad switch. Just what I thought, I replaced it with a brand new one. Still blows the headlight fuse.
    Any ideas?
    Thanks
     
    74CJ, May 24, 2005
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  2. May 24, 2005
    67cj5

    67cj5 Member

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    Sounds like a shorted circiut for the dash lights,or the dome light depending on where the switch is (position) when the use blows. Use a multimeter and check continuity from the wires to ground. Should only have continuity on the ground wire.
     
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  3. May 24, 2005
    74CJ

    74CJ Jeepers Creepers

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    There is no dome light. I am going to pull the dash this weekend and check all the instrument panel lights. Thanks
     
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  4. May 30, 2005
    74CJ

    74CJ Jeepers Creepers

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    Took the dash off yesterday. Found a loose ground and also a short to ground. All fixed. No more blown fuses.
     
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  5. May 30, 2005
    dauntless_powered

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    good deal :stout: :)
     
    dauntless_powered, May 30, 2005
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