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31 messages, Last post on Jul 10, 2008 at 6:08 PM
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I have a 99 Wrangler TJ and am trying to install a Soundbar and Stereo to my Wrangler and need help w/the wiring. If someone wouldn't mind helping me with what connects to what, I'd really appreciate it. Here is what I have: Sound Bar Wires Brown Lt Brown/White Red - positive for light, but what do I connect it to? Black - negative for light, but what do I connect it to? Blue Blue/White Car Wires Yellow Red Orange Gray/black White/black Stereo Blue Black Pink Yellow Green/black White/black Gray/black Purple/black |
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Hey, I just bought a 98 TJ and am in the process of Waterproofing it (Vinyl floor cover to replace carpet and neoprene seat covers). I'm looking for a way to alter the cd deck to make it waterproof, because I know that I'm gonna start forgetting to put the top up before it rains. Anyone ever done this before? Thanks, Pete
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Replying to: propagator4 (Jun 27, 2008 7:01 pm) The most vulnerable area is around the instrument panel and steering column. Most common problems related to water ingress are issues with the clockspring, instruments, charging, and cruise control. Best advice is not to go there in the first place, and at least get a bikini top you can throw up quickly.
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Replying to: mac24 (Jun 28, 2008 4:57 am) Don't people ride their (waterproofed) jeeps in 4 feet of water? I was told there was a way to reroute the air intake to the engine and seal off the engine compartment so you could drive it up to the windshield in water. If true, how do those people waterproof the instrument panel and steering column?
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Replying to: propagator4 (Jun 28, 2008 9:13 am) Rarely more than once!  It's virtually impossible to seal the clockspring and instrument panel, though I guess with enough time and money anything can be done. Snorkles for Jeeps are designed to allow the engine to breathe clean air on dusty roads, as opposed to driving chest deep in water. The Australian made ARB is a good example. Extensive and time consuming waterproofing will allow you to exceed the recommended fording depth, but driving in water up to the windshield only works well on TV and in the movies. 
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Replying to: mac24 (Jun 29, 2008 7:31 am) Snorkels, as Mac said, are for AIR only. You need to also factor in: - extended breather lines for the differentials - extended breather lines for the transmission - extended breather lines for the transfer case - waterproofing EVERY connection in the vehicle, including the computer control module. - Find a way to waterproof the alternator - electric fan. Fans partially submerged have a tendency to shatter when the blades go from air to water. It is NOT a tough task, but it is VERY tedious as one missed connection or breather hose could lead to long term issues, especially in the electronics. you COULD go with a marine grade radio which will help with water resistance, but it will not be 100% waterproof. Get some water down into the dash and your stereo will be toast, so you will need to factor in a way to shield the back of the stereo inside the dash... or get a bikini/safari top. Forget the vinyl flooring. Go with something like Linex or Herculiner for a STRONG material that will also help keep metal from being exposed to water and rusting. Water can get between flooring materials (Carpet, vinyl, mats, etc) and go to work on any areas where paint has worn off. Protect the clockspring (between steering wheel and column), the dash openings, and key electronic paths in the engine area and you'll be okay for the casual water and occasional water crossings that aren't too deep. -Paul |
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| Just bought a 2001 wrangler sport and i noticed that it has a subwoofer in the center console BUT it does not work. I took the console out and got the subwoofer unit out and i see that the foam around the sub is all ripped so i know i gotta buy a new sub for it but i dont even know if the whole unit works period. I tried the radio and a cd to see if i could hear anything out of the sub but there is nothing. I checked the fuse behind the glove box and its not blown. I checked the relays under the hood but i didnt see anything in there labeled for radio or sound system or whatever. Is there a way to see if the thing even works??? i dont know if the amp is junk or just because the speaker is ripped that ur not gonna hear anything?? seems like u still would but it would just sound like crap. I got the whole unit out of the jeep right now but does anyone know how i could test it to see if the amp is bad or just get some sort of sound out of it so i know nothing is broken and i can buy another sub to put in it..... | |
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