UPDATE: This is what I've checked so far. Fusible link is good and there is power going to the alternator and distributor. When the key is turned off there is 8-9 volts going to the back of the relay block (thick red wire and thick white wire). When I turn the key on it drops to .3 I looked all over for an alarm but found nothing. Also removed all the extra wires that were there for the stereo and something else (amp I think). Could it be something in the ignition switch? I still have no power beyond the relay block. I also took all the relays out and checked with key on and off and got the same result. I'm stumped.... Does anyone have a detailed schematic in digits that they could send me?
I just got this along with an FJ62 and FJ55 so I'm in the learning phase.
So I was checking compression on my parts FJ60 today. Since it has no fenders the battery is sitting on the fenderwell. I warmed it up then was taking out the spark plugs when the ratchet hit square on the positive of the battery (Glad I wear gloves!). Nothing better to ground than a spark plug huh.
Now I've got nothing, no power anywhere. I just got this and haven't gotten my Haynes manual to look at wiring diagrams. I looked through a bunch of previous posts about fusible links which I know nothing about. Is there a primary fusible link that would cause this and if so, where abouts is it?
First I tried to jump it, then swapped out for another battery but it had no effect either way. Connections were tight and there's no corrosion so I'm pretty damn sure I fried something, question is what?
I just got this along with an FJ62 and FJ55 so I'm in the learning phase.
So I was checking compression on my parts FJ60 today. Since it has no fenders the battery is sitting on the fenderwell. I warmed it up then was taking out the spark plugs when the ratchet hit square on the positive of the battery (Glad I wear gloves!). Nothing better to ground than a spark plug huh.
Now I've got nothing, no power anywhere. I just got this and haven't gotten my Haynes manual to look at wiring diagrams. I looked through a bunch of previous posts about fusible links which I know nothing about. Is there a primary fusible link that would cause this and if so, where abouts is it? First I tried to jump it, then swapped out for another battery but it had no effect either way. Connections were tight and there's no corrosion so I'm pretty damn sure I fried something, question is what?
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Re-reading post (about switching the battery) makes me think you really need to make yourself a test light or pick up a cheap one. A simple light bulb with a couple leads with alligator clips is very handy. Also, you can get a cheapo multi meter for about $5 to measure resistance, volts, etc. Just a thought.
