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Axle:
So I might have a bad coil in my rear locker.  :'(  I have been trying to figure out why the rear locker works for a little while and then pops the fuse.  I thought that maybe the diff connection was getting wet and shorting out, but it does it rain or shine.  It works for a little while and then pops, every time.  I talked with Auburn Gear about it.  They said to do the usual easy checks first, like popping the rear diff and checking the wires in there.  I could also try changing the ground, although both lockers share the same ground.  I need to check the coil resistance while I have the cover popped.  This should help determine whether or not the coil is bad.  Does anyone have a Fluke?

The good news is that even if it is the coil, I can still wheel it, and it will stay locked for a little while.  Also, Auburn Gear will send me a new one to be installed and then I just ship them the bad one. 

The bad news is that it will cost me a couple hundo to get Pete to swap the coils.   >:(  Maybe I can get Auburn Gear to reimburse me!!!  (I'm not angry with Pete, just so that's clear.)

rocket:
I've got a couple of multi-meters (w/ the usually volts, ohms, etc.  one even does tach and dwell).  I'll be coming into town (church) about 6pm tonight.  Call me if you want me to bring one in.

Axle:
Thanks, J.

rocket:
i didn't get a call, guess you didn't need one?  I'm in town till after ten, so sorry if you need it

Axle:

--- Quote from: rocket on May 10, 2008, 01:25:36 AM ---i didn't get a call, guess you didn't need one?  I'm in town till after ten, so sorry if you need it

--- End quote ---

It's all good.  I won't be able to get to it this weekend anyway.  Tomorrow is the event, then Sunday is Momma's day.  If I even looked at a wrench, or my jeep for that matter, I'd be in a head lock by a pregnant woman!   :o

I'll get with you next week, J.  Thanks for the offer.

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