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Offline bdron

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(HELP)1980 cj7 how to tell if the volt meter is shot or if it is somthing else?
« on: March 02, 2009, 04:04:20 PM »
I have a 1980 cj7 4.2L engine. my voltage meter is not working how do I test to see if it is a wire or the meter itself. I have tried different meters and still no voltage on the dash gauge.
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Re: (HELP)1980 cj7 how to tell if the volt meter is shot or if it is somthing else?
« Reply #1 on: March 03, 2009, 08:40:00 AM »
What about hooking it up directly to the battery?
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Offline esi

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Re: (HELP)1980 cj7 how to tell if the volt meter is shot or if it is somthing else?
« Reply #2 on: March 03, 2009, 05:15:05 PM »
take a volt meter and check the wires that go onto the back of the gauge, one should have around 12v if your J isn't running. then check the other wire with a amp meter to a ground to make sure you have a good ground. If both the wires are descent your gauge is probably ef'd.
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