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Damn electrical problems!

Discussion in 'Lighting' started by fireturk41, Jun 2, 2010.

  1. Jun 2, 2010 at 8:31 PM
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    fireturk41

    fireturk41 [OP] I like to break shit!

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    okay remember a few months ago both my head lights went out at the same time, well today my corner lights tail lights dash lights radio lights and map light died, the day before my clock spring died (airbag light is on and horn and Cruise dont work) my fire lights also quit working my trans is dieing and i keep getting check engine codes for my transfer case short circuiting and keep randomly popping into 4wd, not to mention my u joints need to be not greased but replaced and my head lights still need to be fixed from my wreck in Jan.


    summed up to close to 5k not including the new transmission and the fact that i recently did a SAS because it was cheaper than replacing my obliterated IFS


    also i have a job over the summer that is over 100 miles away one way on my mud tires, its gonna eat them up



    not to mention that i am now broke and need to borrows mommys money, she doesnt want to fund it or buy me a new old truck grrrr


    not to mention i have to drive to school and i got warned by a cop that if he sees me again im getting citations



    Fuck* now back to the question, wtf do yall think my electrical problem is, plus i go through head lights every 3 monthsish
     
  2. Jun 2, 2010 at 8:40 PM
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    borderbrat

    borderbrat Watching Chris4x4 o.O

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    there.s some grounds in your wire loom. Some wires have worn through. Start looking in the easy to access spots (under the dash, behind the glove box, under the hood) if you can't find any worn wire its time to tear your dash apart my friend. don't think it'll be an evening job.
     
  3. Jun 2, 2010 at 8:51 PM
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    01tacoprerunner

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    Damn man, sounds like you should have gotten a new truck rather than doing the sas. I wish i could help ya man, but electrical stuff is just confusing, ill keep a look out for a Tranny for ya thou, cause im always checking craigslist.
     
  4. Jun 2, 2010 at 8:58 PM
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    fireturk41

    fireturk41 [OP] I like to break shit!

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    i got a trans, it cost 1,100. i dont regret the sas though
     
  5. Jun 2, 2010 at 9:03 PM
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    Fuses or parking light relay for the light problems.
     
  6. Jun 3, 2010 at 7:30 PM
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    fireturk41

    fireturk41 [OP] I like to break shit!

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    both are still good
     
  7. Jun 3, 2010 at 7:57 PM
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    If all those are going out at the same time its either a power supply or a ground prob, I would guess more of a gorund because that what it is most the time. Couldnt hurt to tear it all down and snoop around the wires.
     

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