Turned lights on, engine shut off

Tiny
BILLY,
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  • 1984 JEEP WAGONEER
  • V8
  • 4WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 102,000 MILES
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.
Friday, March 12th, 2021 AT 7:41 PM

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Tiny
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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
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Friday, March 12th, 2021 AT 8:58 PM
Tiny
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I’ll check it out. Thank you and may God bless you today.
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Saturday, March 13th, 2021 AT 3:58 AM
Tiny
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Billy,

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

Take care,
Joe
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Saturday, March 13th, 2021 AT 7:30 PM

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