Major wiring problem please help asap
#12
The worst part and possibly the most useful piece of info is that when I just cut all the wires and ripped out all the wires that weren't factory it completely fixed it...as in I could turn the high beam on without it cutting out the motor or blowin the fuse, then I tried to use the high beams later that night and the problem came back....so confused, I know it's a simple **** but I've looked everywhere.
another thing is that the tan and tan with red stripe wire were burnt on the old multi switch not the new one and when I take it out after it blows the fuse there isn't any visable damage so I don't know about that one.
another thing is that the tan and tan with red stripe wire were burnt on the old multi switch not the new one and when I take it out after it blows the fuse there isn't any visable damage so I don't know about that one.
#13
Seems that it works it's way into the electrical system by tapping into various places.
Somehow I think I would start looking from the ignition switch onwards.
Seems to be related to whatever you do at the steering column. Not necessarily the place where two wires are damaged but I would start out there to follow all the wires from the ignition lock AND the light switch.
Can be a couple of things as simple as pinched cables when mounting a cover. Had something similar on a radio installation. The rear of the radio case had rubbed through the insulation and every time you pushed just a bit too much on a key it made contact with the floor and shorted out.
Could be something similar in your Blazer.
I'd make sure all the cables are intact and not damaged.
Somehow I think I would start looking from the ignition switch onwards.
Seems to be related to whatever you do at the steering column. Not necessarily the place where two wires are damaged but I would start out there to follow all the wires from the ignition lock AND the light switch.
Can be a couple of things as simple as pinched cables when mounting a cover. Had something similar on a radio installation. The rear of the radio case had rubbed through the insulation and every time you pushed just a bit too much on a key it made contact with the floor and shorted out.
Could be something similar in your Blazer.
I'd make sure all the cables are intact and not damaged.
#14
I've gone through the ignition switch wiring and repaired there cuts with solder, properly...as well as replaced the multi function switch...the alternator reads good on a multimeter, but it whins, I suspect the bearing going bad can I live without? I switch out the alternator to see if it was the problem previously and it didn't do anything but make it start up slightly better
#15
Found the short! The hard way, bypassed the fuse and waited for smoke. Tore out all that was burnt and wrapped the wire with 3m electrical tape. Now the rear passenger side blinker is out, checked the bulb and wiring and it's good so I'm gonna go with when I bypassed the fuse it also shorted something inside the multifunction switch. Will buy a new one and let y'all know what happens...if anyone has input on the matter please to bud in.
#16
Found the short! The hard way, bypassed the fuse and waited for smoke. Tore out all that was burnt and wrapped the wire with 3m electrical tape. Now the rear passenger side blinker is out, checked the bulb and wiring and it's good so I'm gonna go with when I bypassed the fuse it also shorted something inside the multifunction switch. Will buy a new one and let y'all know what happens...if anyone has input on the matter please to bud in.
Good Luck!
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