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4x4 Related Groups => Tech Talk => Topic started by: Bighit on September 16, 2011, 08:48:16 AM

Title: No dashlights xj
Post by: Bighit on September 16, 2011, 08:48:16 AM

I went to the car wash the other night, I washed under the hood and went on my way. I got a few minutes away and suddenly no dashlights. So checked the fuse and it was blown so I put a new one in and again it blew right away. I'm just wondering where the problem could be.

Title: Re: No dashlights xj
Post by: frenchy on September 16, 2011, 09:15:52 AM

Does the fuse blow as soon as you put it in, with the Jeep turned off?
Or when you put it in reverse? or when turning the lights on?

I've seen this happen before when headlights are cracked, can try disconnecting the bulbs and re test to see if fuse blows.

Check closely for any bare wires or bad grounds under the hood.

Title: Re: No dashlights xj
Post by: Bighit on September 16, 2011, 11:20:05 AM

The fuse blows only when I turn on the lights. I will try the headlight idea. thanks

Title: Re: No dashlights xj
Post by: cLAY on September 18, 2011, 09:43:41 AM

The marker lights are on the same circuit with the dash lights. The headlamps themselves have a different fuse. Check your marker lights and wiring. Also check your underhood light if you have one.

Title: Re: No dashlights xj
Post by: pmacxj14 on January 04, 2012, 07:52:58 AM

i had the same problem with mine i had a crossed wire in my hatch ...it blew the fuse everytime i turned the lights on maybe check those as well