1997 80-Series LC Electrical Components Not Working After Engine Rebuild (1 Viewer)

[JTinNM]

HI Malleus, The company that removed the engine and re-installed it after the rebuild has eluded that the dome fuse issue has nothing to do with them and trouble shooting the issue is not an issue covered by their warranty. I assert the components on the dome fuse were working prior to them removing and reinstalling the engine and the fact that it is not working after the engine install suggests they did or touched something that is causing the dome fuse to break. My question is, are there any connectors, grounds, or other components on the dome fuse they would need to handle during the engine removal and reinstall, or do all the components on the dome fuse distribute from the fuse throughout the vehicle without a need for the engine installer to touch them making it unlikely the installer had anything to do with the issue.

 

[Malleus]

To answer your question directly, no, there is nothing that anyone would "need" to touch to remove an engine which would have caused your problem. But it's actually worse than that: it's really hard to keep kids out of the truck when no one's watching; there's no telling who was inside doing what, during the time they had your truck.

To add to your trouble here, I'd doubt that even a reliable electrical technician would charge you more than $1500 to find and fix this problem, unless there were parts involved, and then it might reach that limit. I mention this because around here, that's the limit for small claims court (in some states, it's as much as $5000). Most everyone who runs a shop knows very well how much their exposure to lawsuits is and they keep their customers ire well below that limit, just in case something like your problem happens.

Again, around here, lawyers won't touch a small claims court, or magistrate's court, lawsuit, it's just not worth their time. So, you are faced with defending your case to the judge, or magistrate, who will often side with the business, because you actually have to have proof that someone in their employ did something, that you can name/show, etc., and since you're unlikely to have a video of someone actually screwing something up, well...

So you're left with a dilemma: do you sue them and hope to win, expending your time and effort, because you have to learn the law to even survive the first five minutes in court, and they have to do nothing but stand there, if they even show up. Or, do you walk off and bad mouth them to everyone you can find?

If you win in a court case, the court will likely allow them to make restitution, meaning they "promise" to fix the problem. Do you really want them touching your truck, without your supervision after all that? I wouldn't.

I sympathize with your situation. I had this happen to me, years ago. That's why no one touches my truck except me (I do make exceptions, but they're rare).

 

[Malleus]

As was suggested by others, I'd start with the fusible links and engine grounds. Make certain they are good. and then cross them off the list.

Since this happened after the engine removal/installation, it is likely that is where the problem is; not certain, but likely.

If you were closer, I'd offer a hand, but all I can offer from here is moral support. That's free for the asking

 

[JTinNM]

As was suggested by others, I'd start with the fusible links and engine grounds. Make certain they are good. and then cross them off the list.

Since this happened after the engine removal/installation, it is likely that is where the problem is; not certain, but likely.

If you were closer, I'd offer a hand, but all I can offer from here is moral support. That's free for the asking

Thanks Malleus, I appreciate your input.

 

[Five]

Any luck on solving this issue? My 80 is experiencing the same symptoms.

 

[JTinNM]

Any luck on solving this issue? My 80 is experiencing the same symptoms.

Mine was reportedly traced to a bad radio, after the radio was disconnected everything is working again. The hassle with this issue is finding the faulty component that is causing the short. My installer claimed this had nothing to do with him but after the engine removal there was a rats nest of wires hanging out behind the glove box and the problem was eventually found in there. Good luck, at least you are in a place with a lot of Land Cruiser specialists.

 

[Five]

Mine was reportedly traced to a bad radio, after the radio was disconnected everything is working again. The hassle with this issue is finding the faulty component that is causing the short. My installer claimed this had nothing to do with him but after the engine removal there was a rats nest of wires hanging out behind the glove box and the problem was eventually found in there. Good luck, at least you are in a place with a lot of Land Cruiser specialists.

I guess I'll check my radio first! Thanks for the lead, glad you got your cruiser sorted