rewiring gone bad!

I recived a wiring kit about a week a go that i ordered from 4 wheel drive. i finished rewiring my 71 cj5 on labor day, or i thougth i finished, but it dosent seem like it wants to run. the motor turns over but it wont stay on. this is my first build and i am trying to learn as i go so if any one is willing to help out an upcoming jeep enthusiest i would really apprceiate it.

thanks ABE D.

if an questions i will be glad to answer them R)

 

rewiring gone bad #2

for some reason the first thred was closed so hopefuly this one isnt.

I recived a wiring kit about a week a go that i ordered from 4 wheel drive. i finished rewiring my 71 cj5 on labor day, or i thougth i finished, but it dosent seem like it wants to run. the motor turns over but it wont stay on. this is my first build and i am trying to learn as i go so if any one is willing to help out an upcoming jeep enthusiest i would really apprceiate it.

thanks ABE D.

if an questions i will be glad to answer them

 

Re: rewiring gone bad #2

Not sure why the other one was locked. Maybe one of the moderators did it?

If it starts but won't stay running, you probably don't have the starter switch wired correctly. With the key on, there should be 12V at the coil terminal(s). When you activate the starter, the coil is energized by a different circuit (usually) so it will start. If there's no voltage to the coil with the key at on, then the engine won't keep running when you release the key from start.

You should have a cheap multimeter to test this (Radio Shack or even Harbor Freight has them). That's your most basic tool for sorting out wiring.

 

Does it try to start then die?

 

ya it wants to start but once i let the key off it stops running.

 

Ok let me try it and i will get back to you guys

thanks for the help so far
ABE D.

 

Yes; It sounds like you have the start side wired but not the run side of the switch.

 

Ok I Have Not Been Abel To Work On Jeep

4 A Long Time Nd I Wand To Finish It

All I Need Is To Fix The Wiring

I Tried The Jump Nd It Work So Wat Would Be The Next Step

If Some One Could Help Me On I Would Be Greatfull
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You should have two wires going to the POS term of coil, one runs to the balast res if you have one and then on to the ign sw that stays hot in the on position. The other wire will go down to the starter solenoid to the "R" terminal. This terminal only goes hot when cranking and the other becomes hot when you release the key from start to "on". Does this help?

 

Let Me Check My Wiring And I Will Get Back To You Guys!!

 

Ok first off which kit are you using?

I am working on re-wiring my 71 as well, and I am using a Painless. If your using the same maybe I can help.

 

okay something new

my battery keeps getting sucked dry

even after i jump it

it only holds a charge for about 25 min.

what is cuasing this to happen!!

 

You have a problem all-right. Not to worry tho. need some info tho. Are you running stock ign? Would remove wires from Alt/Reg and from Pos term of coil. Remove wire from starter solenoid "S" term. With the battery charged, connect your test light between Pos post on battery and the Pos cable that you removed. If the test light comes on you still have a draw and will require more disconnections until you find what is making the test light come on. LOL Note: The neg cable has to be connected to battery

 

Sounds as if you have a major ground problem.

 

I re-wired my whole Jeep and found out after that the in line brake light switch was bad. It would drain the battery over night. Something else to check.

 

Ok its a lot but ill get back to you guys as soon as i can

i thank you all 4 all the help!