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Old 11-03-2016 | 08:12 PM
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lol true, same goes for my subaru that thing is a money pit
Old 11-05-2016 | 02:06 PM
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Alright, so got the radio working and it has power and turns on but there is no sound and I can't really change any functions on it like the AM and FM seems to be stuck on MTL cassette but when I tried to put a cassette in it didn't take it. I'll most likely be buying a new radio. Also, I pretty much have the entire dash apart to figure why I still get no dash lights or clock. Could it be linked to the ignition switch? I've read that this is a common issue.
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Originally Posted by mustwarnorcas
Alright, so got the radio working and it has power and turns on but there is no sound and I can't really change any functions on it like the AM and FM seems to be stuck on MTL cassette but when I tried to put a cassette in it didn't take it. I'll most likely be buying a new radio. Also, I pretty much have the entire dash apart to figure why I still get no dash lights or clock. Could it be linked to the ignition switch? I've read that this is a common issue.
Radio wiring is most likely the cause of your dashlight issues. Not the ignition switch.
Old 11-05-2016 | 07:43 PM
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Another update, i cleaned what think is the map sensor and intake temp sensor with maf cleaner. I completely removed them ti clean them and when i put them back on i discovered the jeep now dies after giving It gas. I disconnected the battery hoping that might reset the ecu but it still is dying out.
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Originally Posted by mustwarnorcas
Another update, i cleaned what think is the map sensor and intake temp sensor with maf cleaner. I completely removed them ti clean them and when i put them back on i discovered the jeep now dies after giving It gas. I disconnected the battery hoping that might reset the ecu but it still is dying out.
Why are you avoiding doing Tips 1 through 5 and screwing around with other crap?
Old 11-06-2016 | 12:01 AM
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Yeah that's what I'm asking myself
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Yeah that's what I'm asking myself
Well, what's the answer?
Old 11-06-2016 | 12:08 PM
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Why are you avoiding doing Tips 1 through 5 and screwing around with other crap?
This x2. Get in there and do Tips 1 - 5 then report back. There's a reason why Cruiser is the Renix guy 'round these parts.
Old 11-18-2016 | 03:51 PM
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Ok so I'm cleaning the c101 and went over the other 5 steps. Jeep seems to be running fine once warmed up. However I am still having an issue with parking lights, HVAC lights, dash lights, and corner lights. I went through the fuses and replaced one broken one related to these lights but it changed nothing. Could it be the headlight switch? I'm stumped here
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Possibly.

Get a look at the connector at the headlight switch. Melted?

And what is the "issue"?
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Originally Posted by cruiser54
Possibly.

Get a look at the connector at the headlight switch. Melted?

And what is the "issue"?
I'll get a good look at the switch later, but from what I felt when messing with it (couldn't really see it), it didn't feel disfigured or melted.

The issue I'm having is all of those electricals do not work.
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Could be the headlight switch.

Check the fuse marked PARK LPS for power at both sides of the fuse.
Old 11-24-2016 | 08:52 PM
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Update, after fiddling with the headlight switch i got parking lights however with that I lost the function of brake lights and the hazards. Reverse lights still don't work along with instrument panel lights. Will be checking fuse block shortly.
Old 11-30-2016 | 03:42 PM
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Hmm ok so I fixed the turn signals with a new flasher relay but when I hit the horn (took a couple presses to get it to honk) I lost function of the turn signals and hazards. With these intermittent electrical issues could it be a failing ignition switch?
Old 12-03-2016 | 01:49 PM
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Another update: So far I have solved every issue except for I still do not have instrument panel lights and my drivers window does not role down. Any tips?

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