Turned lights on, engine shut off

1984 JEEP WAGONEER
102,000 MILES • V8 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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BILLY,
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Cranked my vehicle and turned my headlights on and shut off. Restarted 2 times, each time engine shut off when I turned headlights on. Now there is no power to anything.
Mar 12, 2021 at 7:41 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi,

It sounds like a bad ground. Start at the battery. Make sure the terminals are clean and tight. Also, make sure the battery is fully charged. Also, check the connectors at the alternator.

Here is a link to help:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/everything-goes-dead-when-engine-is-cranked

If that is good, follow the negative battery terminal to the engine block. Make sure the cable is good and the ground connection is clean and tight. Here is a link that explains how to test wiring:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-wiring


Let me know what you find or if you have other questions.

Take care and God Bless,

Joe
Mar 12, 2021 at 8:58 PM
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BILLY,
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I’ll check it out. Thank you and may God bless you today.
Mar 13, 2021 at 3:58 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Billy,

You are very welcome. Let me know what you find or if you have other questions.

Take care,
Joe
Mar 13, 2021 at 7:30 PM