Calgary Jeep Association
4x4 Related Groups => Tech Talk => Topic started by: BlackAura on May 11, 2011, 08:20:36 PM
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So...was thinking of pulling the doors off, and went to pull the door light switch defeat fuse.
The fuse was already pulled :/
Putting a 10amp in, and/or removing the 10amp fuse, doesn't seem to change how the lights work. If a door is open, the lights are on.
For now I'm thinking I'll just pull the bulbs, eventually I guess I'll install a switch or something.
Anyone have any ideas? 2003 Rubicon.
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http://www.quadratec.com/products/13029_200.htm
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http://www.quadratec.com/products/13029_100.htm
Why do you Wrangler guys need so much help?
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Are you sure you have the correct fuze? If you have the correct fuze...and it doesn't affect anything...somebody's been messin' with the wiring.
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Why do you Wrangler guys need so much help?
LMAO!
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Fuse pulled on my 05 and worked great... should not be adifferance between the two years....just keep pulling until the light goes out... ::)
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I pulled fuse 4 last night (2003) (took the doors off last night) worked great for me. The only thing I noticed was the head light chime seems to be grouped so I really have to keep in mind to turn off the driving lights.
http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/f9/faq-how-do-i-turn-off-dome-lights-doors-removed-416001/
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Or ya could sell the Wrangler, and get yourself into an XJ!
No need to pull fuses or spend money on harnesses, as our doors dont come off! Thats what windows are for!
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Tj's get the girls, and XJ's get the groceries on the way to soccer...... lol..... I know I'm going to get it for this comment...!!! Just kidding gentlemen... ;D
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Tj's get the girls
Yeah they seem to attract girls alright... probably 90% of the TJ drivers I saw out today were female...
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That is true, but dare I say they rarely go off road with them on purpose.... no offence ladies...!!!! anyway. .good luck with the fuse pulling.... keep smiling... ;D
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Are you sure you have the correct fuze? If you have the correct fuze...and it doesn't affect anything...somebody's been messin' with the wiring.
Yep...pretty sure.
I'm a little worried about the wiring now. Where are my interior lights getting power from, and is it fused? Guess I'll pull the fuse box out and trace the wires back, see where the proper wires go....then pull the passenger speaker cover and see what's powering the light. :-\
Thanks for checking some other TJs guys, I was a little confused when reading the fuse needed to be pulled, and mine wasn't in there to begin with.
Also, you XJ guys are just jealous you can't go topless! :D
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I do have a set of those little spring clips made to hold the button in while the doors are off if you want them..... My fuse pull works, so i don't need them... let me know... 8)
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My electrical knowledge sucks so I can't offer any advice.. but..
Also, you XJ guys are just jealous you can't go topless!
Maybe not... but camping, we are warm and dry, and when you are soaking wet and cold because your tent leaked, we have plenty of room for your gf to come warm up. ;D
And the next time you do a swap, you know you will be calling on us to help you get new diffs picked up. 8)
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Yep...pretty sure.
I'm a little worried about the wiring now. Where are my interior lights getting power from, and is it fused? Guess I'll pull the fuse box out and trace the wires back, see where the proper wires go....then pull the passenger speaker cover and see what's powering the light. :-\
Thanks for checking some other TJs guys, I was a little confused when reading the fuse needed to be pulled, and mine wasn't in there to begin with.
Also, you XJ guys are just jealous you can't go topless! :D
If you want to take a drive to the SW, feel free to swing by (PM for address if interested) and we can compare the two 2003s side by side and see if there is something up with your fuse panel. But as far as I can tell our panels should be identical. As a curtesy I will snap a picture tonight and post it for you.
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http://www.quadratec.com/products/13029_200.htm
or
http://www.quadratec.com/products/13029_100.htm
Why do you Wrangler guys need so much help?
Hey don't put else YJ guys into this category. We just have to pull the wire connector off from the door
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So unfortunately I was leaving Jay's shop this afternoon (Jenssen's review of the HID kits hooked me) and had another electrical gremlin show up...happened once before and I attributed it to the -30 weather at the time, but today's +20 or so proves otherwise.
Started the Jeep, leaned over to open the passenger side window, and she turns off. Security key light is flashing on the dashboard :(
My best guess is that the remote starter that was installed may have bypassed (or at least changed) the immobilization circuit...it was discussed that they may have moved the sensor ring somewhere else, and stuck the chip that's normally inside the key in it. I haven't ripped my dash apart to check, but I have a feeling they've played havoc with the wiring.
Solution: waiting / trying the ignition again a couple times until the light stops flashing. Thankfully you don't have to actually start the Jeep, just turn the ignition to on, so it won't disable the engine on you. (If it has to kill the engine more than 5 times or so, it goes into some safety mode until you take it to a dealer, I believe).
Definitely gotta fix that before I hit the trails this year though, wouldn't want to get stranded out in the middle of McLean.
I do have a set of those little spring clips made to hold the button in while the doors are off if you want them..... My fuse pull works, so i don't need them... let me know... 8)
If you want to take a drive to the SW, feel free to swing by (PM for address if interested) and we can compare the two 2003s side by side and see if there is something up with your fuse panel. But as far as I can tell our panels should be identical. As a curtesy I will snap a picture tonight and post it for you.
Thanks Scott and Knox! Thinking I'll solve the other electrical gremlin, and hopefully while I'm at it I'll figure out what's going on with the interior lights. If that fails, I'll take you guys up on your offers.
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Good luck, I have never heard good things after some kid monkey installs a remote starter.... pmme when you have it all fixed up and let us all know what was up!!!!!!
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When I installed mine, I had to also put in a bypass card. Its a tiny chip with a loop of wire that goes around the key cylinder. If you drop the cover off the steering column from the bottom and then off the top, you may be able to see a loop of wire going around your cylinder. No alarms that I have seen will actually tie in with the jeeps electronics, its all set up to just go around the cylinder. Mine never really worked quite right until I taped the actual chip and tiny PCB that it was mounted to directly below the cylinder. What I would suggest is just remove the plastic cover and check if everything there is still up tight and close to the cylinder. If its shifted a bit, it could cause the jeep to shut off on a remote start. (Runs for about 3 seconds then off) If it is your key in the ignition and the jeep is shutting off, it could just be that the chip in your key is worn out (unlikely) or that your computer may need to be reset Id think. Just disco the batt, (negative first) then positive, and then touch the two leads together to drain any caps in the system. This should clear your computers memory. Yes you will have to reset your radio settings and whatnot but may also fix your issue. Good luck!
If your not comfortable taking the column pieces off, just fire me off a PM and i dont mind having a look at it with you. I cant guarantee that I can help ya fix it, but I know from installing my remote starter and Alarm twice now (the second time was re doing it after I got it recovered from theft) I had the same issues with that damned remote start SENTRY bypass :)
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It is on a TJ, Simon. You will require a sawzall, and a cutting torch.
MUHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!