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Is it the one on the right? The inserts with threads look funny.You be the judge, which one is Chicomm knock off…View attachment 902332View attachment 902333View attachment 902334View attachment 902331
the Chinese used to knock them off and only put the MS number on them, they were devoid of cage codes and other US company marking, even the NSN, now? They don’t give a s**t, I’ve seen chinese WS washer assy’s that even copy the cage codes…i only Try to use CARC painted and easily identifiable US made product, it’s getting harder by the day.Is it the one on the right? The inserts with threads look funny.
Monty, I'll pick door number two on the right for the trip to China Land.You be the judge, which one is Chicomm knock off…View attachment 902332View attachment 902333View attachment 902334View attachment 902331
.Figured I would update this thread:
I installed a backup ground and gained back my marker lights. I did notice that all the bolts I was grounding to were not very tight...not even to the negative terminal on the starter. That was weird.
I have driver side running lights. No turn signals. Need to block down the brake pedal. I keep forgetting. Still have no headlights.
The light on the turn signal switch comes on but doesn't blink. I'm wondering if the blinker box got zapped somehow. I have the troubleshooting guide, so will try to suss that out.
I have a few bulbs to replace. Then I will really have a reason to bitch when not everything works.
I better start checking those, too then..
Just remember, with the HMMWV the body of the truck is NOT part of the ground circuit for lights. All those light wires have a ground wire - like most other MV's - where the ground circuit is completed with a wire to the body.
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The rear turn signal lamps are the same as the brake lamps so I would start looking at the brake light switch (signal also goes through the turn signal switch)Ok. Got some work done, and some progress made. I now have good bulbs (LED) in all sockets. I have running lights, turn signals, and marker lights, and the emergency flasher mode. The turn signal light flashes now instead of just sitting there.
I still don't have panel lights. No brake lights or tail lights. same bulb, I think.
No headlights.
Since it is 100 degrees plus with appropriate Arkansas humidity, I am done for the day.
I will take the meter to the hi/lo foot switch and see if I am getting volts there.
I guess I can rule in the flasher unit, thank goodness. Those are not cheap.
RDS
great idea!Thank you for reply.
I think I better start by checking the grounds and making sure they are clean and making good contact. I imagine the dissimilar metals and aluminum oxide causes lots of problems here.
Would explain why one side works and other doesn't...
Hate to keep buying parts without knowing which really are bad. Was taught not to do it that way back in the old days.