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I have an essentially new Vic-3 Lite system with new Bose headset and out of the box it has some issue. Note all cables except 1 headset cable are new.
The Vic-3 Lite controller seems to function 100% and don't suspect any issue there.
The Crew Station seems to function correctly in the...
I'm not sure how closely you looked at them but one is missing the entire window. Another has a smashed in door lever. All need seals and glass. There are other missing parts and parts that need to be replaced. And I'm not sure what Bondo you are using but Bondo isn't for any structural...
I wouldn't give half that for them. All the windows are gone and casings damaged. Damage to some of the mechanisms and missing parts. The fiberglass needs work. You'll probably have another $1000 into by the time you have them all fixed not to mention all kinds of time. You'd be better off...
Remember, No one has more money for R&D than the Manufacturer. There is a reason it's built this way and it's not just because a GDF sticks down too low.
There is a lot to it and if you have no experience with even simple swaps then you need someone that does. It's not hard but takes lots of research to figure out all the parts you will need. The basic components are easy but all the little details and figuring out part numbers etc is time...
Original rear half doors are 3/16" thick aluminum. I measured mine at one point in my build thread... https://www.steelsoldiers.com/threads/my-new-1992-m998-avenger.184818/post-2207356
3/16" thick aluminum weights in at about 1.75 lbs per SQ/FT so an aluminum door 30" x 42" (just a guess) is...
First I have nothing to do with these doors and I have no first hand experience. I just happen to see them today on a facebook group named "HMMWV Swap Meet". There is some discussion going on about fit etc, and I would recommend checking out the discussion if you are interested. I did not see...
The problem with the key fob and keyed run/start switch is it only takes a few seconds to reach under the dash and defeat them both. Any other hidden cut off switch adds more security. I've been contemplating a cut off switch as well but haven't found one I want to use yet.
No, I just need a connector that I can custom wire. There are signals and wires I can use to hook up stuff. I could run other wires but I think this would be cleaner looking.
I'm trying to find the connector that plugs into the STE/ICE plug in the HMMWV. I have searched to no avail. I'm not even sure there is a connector available, has anyone seen one or know what I would look for to find one. Thanks for any help.
After getting the 12v system working I wired the Visor mounted rear view camera and tested it.
Rear view of my packed and cluttered garage.
Front view from the dash camera function.
I purchased 24v to 12v DC to DC converter at 20 amps to setup a 12vdc fused electrical system. I tapped off the CB-1 circuit breaker that runs the heater fan. Nothing on the 12v system will draw much current so it shouldn't be a problem if the heat fan is running. Also it's not really a...
No, sorry. Please see attached picture and explain to me at what point in that circuit would the light come on? Hint, the answer is never. If any of the positive (BLUE wires in the diagram I posted) were shorted to ground anywhere it would be the same as the circuit in the picture below...
I'm going to guess it is not shorted at a wire because if it was the brake light would not come on. The way it is acting, it seems as if something has a high current draw rather than a dead short. Maybe the wiper motor is no good and the switch is on for example. Or maybe there is a bad...
First I don't believe it's a ground issue. A bad ground wouldn't trip the breaker like that (assuming it is a tripping breaker we hear).
I have attached a basic wiring diagram, M997 in this case since I couldn't find a M998. They should be close enough for this discussion. I have also...
I would start at the circuit breaker. Remove the gauge panel and there are 2 circuit breakers. I attached a picture if you don't know what they look like.
CB-2 is the one that supplies power to everything. Find that one and pull one side of it and check for voltage to see what side is the...