Another electrical issue
thistle3585
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- 1979 Jeep CJ5 with '72 304 V8, MC2100carb,T150 trans, AMC20 rear diff with locker, Dana 30 front diff, Dana 20 Tr Case, Procomp Springs, Gabriel Ultra shocks.
I have a '78 CJ5 that I am having problems with the turn signal. The right turn signal works but the left turn signal and hazards blow the turn signal fuse when I turn them on. They'll flash the dash and courtesy lights then blow the fuse. Obviously, I have a short somewhere. They worked when I bought them but I must have knocked something loose while cleaning up some of the wiring.
I know very little about automobile wiring and the wiring diagram really doesn't help me out much either. I figured the best way to isolate the problem was to start disconnecting stuff until it quits blowing a fuse and I could locate the problem. So far, I have deduced that it isn't the rear lights or harness nor is it the bulbs in the speedo. I doubt its the turn signal switch or hazard switch. All that aside, is there some way the experts track down a short in the system? What am I missing? Any suggestions?
I know very little about automobile wiring and the wiring diagram really doesn't help me out much either. I figured the best way to isolate the problem was to start disconnecting stuff until it quits blowing a fuse and I could locate the problem. So far, I have deduced that it isn't the rear lights or harness nor is it the bulbs in the speedo. I doubt its the turn signal switch or hazard switch. All that aside, is there some way the experts track down a short in the system? What am I missing? Any suggestions?