Urgent - Electrical Issues on BJ42

[David Stumbo]

I have a 1981 BJ42Diesel with a 24 volt system. While replacing fuses I accidentally touched the fusebox metal fuse clip to the door frame with a screwdriver.

After my mis-hap I still get lights but nothing else.

If anyone has ever experienced this please reply.

Thank you in advance (I cross listed this post)

 

[78fj40mg]

Did you replace any blown fuses?

 

[David Stumbo]

Did you replace any blown fuses?

Thanks for your response - I tested all the fuses and they all work

 

[1tontoy]

Check the fusible link(s) (short section of wire which acts like a fuse and is designed to fry/short) which should be near the positive terminal on one of the batteries.
When the fusible link blows, you will have headlights but no turn signals/dash lights/brake lights/etc.

 

[78fj40mg]

Did you check all the fusible links?

It looks like this:

 

[78fj40mg]

NOTE: Any time you work on the electrical system be sure to disconnect both batteries.

 

[lostmarbles]

Here's where the fusible links are on my 1979 12V BJ40:

Should be similar on your 1981 24V BJ42 - That is, near the +Ve post on your high-side battery.