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mixfixdave

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  1. The ECU is just for the power steering…controls the electric motor/assist that is built into the column. Just follow the short wiring harness.
    You keep your rack and maybe some of the original shaft (I did), the EPS just gives you some assist.
    It’s also a great upgrade for an old muscle car because no hydraulics are necessary.

  2. It’s relatively simple…but I don’t know if I’d make it too comfy for the grandkids

    You can use an electric column out of a 2009 Nissan Versa (or other cars COROLLA, Prius, Kia, cube, Yaris)…easy to find a remove in the junkyard, don’t even have to get under the car! Get the whole thing including the steering wheel and ECU (computer).
    I had to weld on a piece of angle iron to get it mounted, but the steering shaft actually fit perfectly onto my 2009 T4 rack.
    Connect + and - to the winch battery connections and the third wire to a switched 12v source, and you can turn that beast with one finger.
    Cost me $125 and I have been wheeling the Tennessee rocks and mud for years on 30” tires without any issues!
    I’ve got a post on here somewhere about it…Joyner trooper power steering.

  3. Long story short , 2009 Joyner trooper 1100 , 2300kms 
    When you turn the key the gauges don't cycle, can't hear pump and fan doesn't turn on . Headlights work and turns over no problem . Doesn't even attempt to fire.  Fueses are good not sure about relays. 
    Worked fine for a little half hour run , tried to start it a couple hours later and this happened. 
     
    Where do I start checking 

    Check the fuses behind the drivers seat and passenger floor area. The fuse boxes are weak links and sometimes get dirt and crud in them causing bad connections at the fuse terminals.
    I’ve got 7k hard miles on my 2009 T4 and it’s been fairly reliable.

    Make sure you have fuel/pressure and spark!
  4. I’m thinking if the locker pin is pulled into the diff enough that you can’t get the cable out, then you need to remove the diff and open it up.
    Happened to me once, locker wouldn’t engage, but the problem was the locker mechanism/fork inside the differential was bent and off the locker ring. I straightened it and it’s been fine for years.
    Also had some loose ring gear bolts and did the Lenny upgrade while I had it apart.
    Here’s a pic of the locker fork and ring
    b79d67cf34cda34a682225906dc649a3.jpg

  5. I am wondering about the fuel pump relay. The previous owner bypassed the pump and fan relays and hotwired them to toggle switches. This was because he had problems with corrosion in the  fuse box. In my review of the ECU and injector system I see the injectors are wired to the pump relay. I don't understand why. I don't know if there is a way to test the relay or the circuit. Any ideas?
     
    PS, I am getting good pressure at the injector rail so I know the pump and pressure regulator are doing their jobs.

    Make certain a toggle switch or wiring is not the problem. Especially if the switches aren’t waterproof.
    Connect a voltmeter and tap/jiggle switches and wiring to see if anything seems twitchy.
    I’d check voltages or resistance all the way to the pump and ECU. If the previous owner did electrical mods, I’d check them close.
  6. I would check both of the fuse blocks, dirt can get in the contacts of the fuses and cause problems. Clean them out and make sure they aren’t deformed. Can use small flat blade screwdriver or needle nosed pliers to bend them some.
    I use dielectric grease to keep the crud out, but depending on how you wheel the beast, they need attention from time to time.
    I haven’t had problems with the plastic (molex style) in-line connections of the wiring harness, but I did clean them and apply grease when I bought it years ago.

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