Re: [MV] M151A2 electrical problem

From: JEFF HAIN-MATSON (flmv@flmv.net)
Date: Tue Apr 05 2005 - 05:31:17 PDT


Check the ground from the column / switch to the ground on the battery.

M151 wrote:

> I have a 1972 M151A2. Brand new wiring harness on the front half.
>
> What is wrong is that the turn signal will start out working OK. But after
> running 15 or so minutes of driving the jeep, when I try to use it it does
> not work. I have checked the plugs at the switch and the control module as
> well as the light switch. Found them loose after the install, hand
> tightened and failed to cinch them down. Corrected that and the problem
> still persists. Checked the ground on the switch to the steering column and
> it is good. Even checked the bulb in the turn signal switch to see if it
> was loose or something.
>
> If I turn the vehicle off for a little while, then when I start it again,
> the problem starts all over again.
>
> I have wiggled and shook the harness, looking for a break or short. Tested
> vehicle ground. Even put a jumper on the ground to the signal switch so I
> would not have to depend on the column as the ground, nothing changes.
>
> Really stumped.
>
> ==========================================
> David Brubaker
> MVPA # 18115
> KCØNZN
> Owner - M151A2
> http://members.cox.net/~m151/
>
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