: HELP! Broke down


killingthemonkey
04-03-2003, 11:47 PM
I have a problem in the electrical system on my Zook. I was drivin' along, minding my own business. When Baby, that's what I call my Sammy, decides she doesn't want to run any more. She just shut off. There is no electrical movement in the beast at all. Battery's got juice but flip the switch and nothing. Think it may be in the wiring harness. There is no power anywhere. Can't turn the lights on or anything. But, if you run the wires direct from the lights to the battery, they are as bright as ever. Any thoughts?

Goof
04-04-2003, 12:02 AM
Did you check breakers?

jones
04-04-2003, 12:12 AM
I'd guess the fusible link.:D

Hef
04-04-2003, 07:11 AM
I'd guess it's the ignition switch. Use a DMM and check for proper voltages at the harness. Make sure power is going in and coming out at the appropriate switch positions.

Should be an easy fix.

Hef

FLEXYSAMMY
04-04-2003, 07:43 AM
Did you for get Her anniversary??? :flipoff2: :flipoff2:

SilverZuk
04-04-2003, 01:20 PM
OH no!
Sounds like your thingymabob has gone out, those are big money to get fixed.

Get a test light and track the electricity from point to point.
Battery
Ignition
Computer
Coil

Find out where it ends and you found the problem.

Gozuki
04-04-2003, 02:07 PM
Maybe she doesn't like being called baby?:flipoff2:

I'd check the fusible link or your ground cable....

ebuck
04-04-2003, 03:20 PM
Bad connection at the started solenoid is where I'd start. Used to happen to my chebbys all the time.

zukzilla4x4
04-04-2003, 03:50 PM
check the blinker fluid

Hef
04-04-2003, 03:51 PM
Don't use a test light on any circuits which run to/through a computer. Test lights can and do fry electronics. A digital multimeter (DMM) is always a better choice - it doesn't fry electronics and gives more information about electrical conditions too.


Hef

kd7srj
04-04-2003, 07:15 PM
baby?...:rolleyes:

ghost dog
04-04-2003, 07:35 PM
Dirty Dancing was an OK movie, but I wouldnt name my rig from it:flipoff2:

killingthemonkey
04-30-2003, 09:34 AM
Originally posted by ghost dog
Dirty Dancing was an OK movie, but I wouldnt name my rig from it:flipoff2:

First of all, I didn't name her. She named herself. You need to have a deeper communion with your rig. They'll tell you their name. They'll let you know what they like and what they don't like.

Second, wow, look at all the newbie asshats. :flipoff2:

Just kidding! Welcome aboard.