Sounds like you got a"-"where a"+" should be...or the other way around.I added a new heavy duty ground from the engine block, passenger side to the inside of the wing. I did confirm all the other grounds were solid. Even after this, the wire continued to smoke upon attempting a start. I traded out relays but at that point it was too late as that ground had smoked through the plastic.
But I do agree, why would that have happened in the first place? Bad main ground somewhere, or open relay redirecting current when it shouldn't have?
And, to note, the instant I turned the key to start the truck, the smoke appeared. Check out the you tube video I had posted above. (HERE )
No Brake Lights, Turn Signals, Tach, Fuel Gauge
Hello friends.
1994 NAS D90 Soft Top, 105k miles.
Everything working perfect until I take it to the garage for the PA state safety inspection! Literally drove to their lot, made sure brakes and signals etc worked and expected a fast and easy inspection since I only put 200 miles on in the last 12 months. But alas, not to be!
Whats not working:
What is working:
Here is what I've done:
Got it to pass inspection when I wiggled the turn signal relay. Seemed to come right back on and everything worked. So, I replaced the relay with a new one from AB and everything continued to work for about 60 seconds. Now Im back to all the above being dead again. Again everything just was functioning as it should have and now, nothing.
Im certain many of you will say, "check your grounds" but if you can be specific as where exactly I should be looking that would be appreciated! Thank you in advance!!!
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1994 NAS D90 Soft Top, 105k miles.
Everything working perfect until I take it to the garage for the PA state safety inspection! Literally drove to their lot, made sure brakes and signals etc worked and expected a fast and easy inspection since I only put 200 miles on in the last 12 months. But alas, not to be!
Whats not working:
- Brake lights
- Turn signals
- Tach not functioning
- Fuel gauge not functioning
- Front Wipers and squirters not functioning
- No reverse light
What is working:
- Every other electric!
- Headlights
- Horn
- Parking lights (fore and aft)
- Starts and runs, drives fine.
Here is what I've done:
Got it to pass inspection when I wiggled the turn signal relay. Seemed to come right back on and everything worked. So, I replaced the relay with a new one from AB and everything continued to work for about 60 seconds. Now Im back to all the above being dead again. Again everything just was functioning as it should have and now, nothing.
- I checked every single fuse in front of the gear shift in the interior. Pulled each one, visual inspection and all were good.
- Checked for loose wires, corrosion at the tail lamps. I recently replaced the bulb carriers so Im 99% certain those are in good condition
- Ran a continuity test from the bulb carriers and had audio confirmation the circuits were good (brakes applied, signal stalk on etc...)
- Pulled steering wheel off, disassembled the column to check for loose wires - nothing (I had replaced a couple years ago the turn signal stock with new)
- Double checked the newer relays in the passenger (RH) footwell as sometimes my kids kick up there unknowingly and knock something loose.
Im certain many of you will say, "check your grounds" but if you can be specific as where exactly I should be looking that would be appreciated! Thank you in advance!!!
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