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Offline Axle

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Electric Troubleshooting
« on: May 09, 2008, 03:04:50 PM »
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.)
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Re: Electric Troubleshooting
« Reply #1 on: May 09, 2008, 03:34:55 PM »
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.
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Re: Electric Troubleshooting
« Reply #2 on: May 09, 2008, 03:49:32 PM »
Thanks, J.
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Re: Electric Troubleshooting
« Reply #3 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
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Re: Electric Troubleshooting
« Reply #4 on: May 10, 2008, 02:39:13 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

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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Re: Electric Troubleshooting
« Reply #5 on: May 31, 2008, 06:18:29 PM »
Fixed!  I took it up to Pete's this morning.  As soon as we pulled the cover off he said the repair wouldn't cost me a dime.  Turns out the wires got tangled and torn up.  There is a tab that is used to hold the coil in place.  The coil came loose from it because the tab wasn't positioned or tightened correctly.  I don't blame Pete for this, but he insisted that it would be covered under his labor warranty.  He said he followed the instructions given by Auburn.  Sure enough, when I looked at the instructions, they suck.  They are very vague and don't give a clear picture of what to do.  So, he did some fab work on the tab and now it should be good to go.  I at least managed to give him some gear oil to replace what I used of his stuff.  Bottom line...  CTAxle is still the best little shop on the prairie!

Now, who wants to go wheelin'?   ;D
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Re: Electric Troubleshooting
« Reply #6 on: May 31, 2008, 06:45:52 PM »
Im down for a little fun, give me a call!
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Re: Electric Troubleshooting
« Reply #7 on: May 31, 2008, 08:38:46 PM »
footman and i are meeting at TH at 1500. 
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Re: Electric Troubleshooting
« Reply #8 on: May 31, 2008, 09:13:43 PM »
glad that it was easy!  have fun
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Re: Electric Troubleshooting
« Reply #9 on: June 01, 2008, 03:05:38 AM »
Locker test sat!
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Re: Electric Troubleshooting
« Reply #10 on: June 03, 2008, 12:23:52 AM »
sweet. glad it was an easy fix.

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he always looks out for his customers.