Jeep question

[wmonroe]

Thanks for all the replies. I have it narrowed down to the circuit that powers the parking lights. The Jeep wasn't wrecked badly and the wiring wasn't damaged anywhere that I noticed. I did all the repairs myself and went over it pretty well. Once the issues is narrowed down to a particular circuit whats the next step?
Thanks

 

[Diamondpilot]

Thanks for all the replies. I have it narrowed down to the circuit that powers the parking lights. The Jeep wasn't wrecked badly and the wiring wasn't damaged anywhere that I noticed. I did all the repairs myself and went over it pretty well. Once the issues is narrowed down to a particular circuit whats the next step?
Thanks

If you are sure its the parking light circuit I think I would buy a new switch first. It is a know problem with the Jeep line and for under $50 will not cost a arm and a leg to try.

Chris

 

[wmonroe]

Yeah it is definately the parking light circuit as when I pull the fuse there is no noticeable draw on the battery, but there is draw prior to removing the fuse. I will try a new switch and let everyone know how it goes.
Thanks for the help.

 

[clemsonfor]

After trying the switch , run a new wire to where it needs to go. That is from the sterring colum or fuse block to each of the 4 corners. This will take out any chafes or bad spots/connections

 

[RobertN]

I am always surprised when I see a Jeep without a roll bar or cage. We used our a lot off-road,. Never did roll, but always had that cage there...

They look naked without

I think the fellows are leading you in the right direction. I can't add any help here.

I don't have any working lights on my jeep we use around the farm.

 

[RobertN]

If you ever get the chance, it is a lot of fun to run the technical rock trails. Like Rubicon, Barret Lake, Pannimint Valley, Sierra Trek(Fordyce Creek trail), Moab. Fordyce Creek trail has 5 winch hills. There are permenant anchors at the top of the hills to use as snatch points. I've made it thru, but have also seen folks have to winch on a couple of those hills.

I grew up not far from Rubicon. Have run Fordyce Creek. Barret Lake trail and Panimint Valley, Moab are similar technical hard rock trails.

General off-roading in a Jeep is a ton of fun. But running the big rock trails is really cool!

Man, those Jeeps look fun. I am thinking about selling one of my Pickups and this may just be the answer for some fun.

 

[Hooked_on_HP]

What year wrangler is it. Do you have a chilton manual that shows the electrical schematic. If not you can pick on up for about $20. I would unplug the light switch and see if you still have the problem. There could be somthing other than lights getting power from that circuit. Is there a trailer plug that has a hot wire. BTW on my 93 wrangler the fuse pannel is not behind the glove box(doesn't have one).It is under the dash on the left side next to the parking brakeand the other is under the hood next to the battery. Which one are you pulling the fuse out of.
Bill

 

[wmonroe]

What year wrangler is it. Do you have a chilton manual that shows the electrical schematic. If not you can pick on up for about $20. I would unplug the light switch and see if you still have the problem. There could be somthing other than lights getting power from that circuit. Is there a trailer plug that has a hot wire. BTW on my 93 wrangler the fuse pannel is not behind the glove box(doesn't have one).It is under the dash on the left side next to the parking brakeand the other is under the hood next to the battery. Which one are you pulling the fuse out of.
Bill

It is an 2005 and I have the factory service manual on cd. I looked at it a few weeks ago but can't remember now what all was on that circuit. It has the fuse panel behind the glove box and a panel under the hood, I am removing the fuse from the panel under the hood. Didn't get a chance to work on it today but hopefully in the next couple days I can get the switch removed and see if that stops the drain.

 

[Diamondpilot]

A good point was brought up about trailer light wiring. I have seen plenty of crummy jobs or just plain corroded stuff that can cause all types of issues.

If it has a trailer wiring harness disconnect it and see if the issue is still there. Either way it will confirm or eliminate the issue.

Chris

 

[timswi]

A good point was brought up about trailer light wiring. I have seen plenty of crummy jobs or just plain corroded stuff that can cause all types of issues.

If it has a trailer wiring harness disconnect it and see if the issue is still there. Either way it will confirm or eliminate the issue.

Chris

True, had this problem before...All of the salt and road junk can corrode the connector in the trailer plug...I had rogue turn signals, they came on when they felt like it...The 7 pin was a ball of rust under the covers (aftermarket plug on a well used truck).