cb worked when removed and now it doesn't

Hayes · 05-16-2007, 10:28 PM

I installed my CB and it workeed flawless. I snipped the wires so that I could install a quick connect, got it all set up and it doesn't work. Took it all apart, checked the fuse, etc, etc. All the lines are run properly and now it still doesn't work.

I'm out of ideas and I need the CB for tomorrow...

I'm going to go to the shop I bought it from and see if they have any ideas, but any help would be appreciated.

drguitarum2005 · 05-16-2007, 10:34 PM

is there no power at all? try checking the battery ends of your quick connects to see if theres a circuit, if there is, either something coincidentally fried in the cb (not likely) or something on the cb end of the quick connects

Hayes · 05-17-2007, 06:05 AM

all the ends are connected...crap

TXST8tj · 05-17-2007, 08:28 AM

did you wire it straight to the battery? or another location?

in my jeep, i had my CB wired with a quick disconnect so i could take it in and out to avoid theives. i also wired a switch inline with the power wire to cut the power before the quick disconnect so i would not blow fuses. once the metal ends of the disconnect touch, they are just like bare wires touching and will generally blow the fuse. by flipping the switch and cutting the power, i was able to disconnect and connect without that connection having any juice. i.e., flip the switch to "off" to disconnect, that way you don't touch something in the process. also, when it's time to put it back in and reconnect, the line will not have any power, so you will be ready to connect without having to remember to flip the switch to "off". once it's all connected, flip the switch back to "on" and you're ready to rock and roll. the more connections and splices you make with a CB, they more interferance you risk; however, i would rather risk that over blowing fuses everytime i take it in and out.

Hayes · 05-17-2007, 01:11 PM

That must be my problem. Got a new fuse and all is well!

Merlin · 05-18-2007, 02:23 AM

the in line switch is a great idea! i have a quick-disconnect for my radio as well (makes it quick to remove when servicing vehicle, etc...) but i never thought about the bare ends in the quick-discos causing problems. thanks for the great idea! got a project to work on this weekend now...

TXST8tj · 05-18-2007, 03:56 PM

i used a very simple (and cheap) switch. i mounted it under the dash in the jeep because it wasn't something i felt like i needed to permanently drill a hole and mount somewhere. if i had a full switch panel or something, i could see doing it.

05-16-2007, 10:28 PM	#1 (permalink)
Hayes Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Aurora, CO Posts: 1,465	cb worked when removed and now it doesn't I installed my CB and it workeed flawless. I snipped the wires so that I could install a quick connect, got it all set up and it doesn't work. Took it all apart, checked the fuse, etc, etc. All the lines are run properly and now it still doesn't work. I'm out of ideas and I need the CB for tomorrow... I'm going to go to the shop I bought it from and see if they have any ideas, but any help would be appreciated. __________________ -Hayes

05-16-2007, 10:34 PM	#2 (permalink)
drguitarum2005 Contributing Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Houston (home), Atlanta (school), Cincinnati (work) Posts: 2,224	is there no power at all? try checking the battery ends of your quick connects to see if theres a circuit, if there is, either something coincidentally fried in the cb (not likely) or something on the cb end of the quick connects __________________ -David 2000 Taco TRD Access Cab v6 \| 5spd \| 33" BFG A/Ts \| 33" PC Mud Terrains \| OME 882's \| Bilstein HD struts front \| Rancho shocks rear \| Chevy 63" leaf spring swap \| Custom sliders \| Custom front bumper \|3" BL \| U-Bolt flip \| Flowmaster exhaust \| Kenwood Speakers \| Grey Wire Mod \| Aux. Reverse Lights \| Deckplate Mod \| Lots of lights Pictures

05-17-2007, 06:05 AM	#3 (permalink)
Hayes Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Aurora, CO Posts: 1,465	all the ends are connected...crap __________________ -Hayes

05-17-2007, 08:28 AM	#4 (permalink)
TXST8tj Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: New Braunfels, TX Posts: 15	did you wire it straight to the battery? or another location? in my jeep, i had my CB wired with a quick disconnect so i could take it in and out to avoid theives. i also wired a switch inline with the power wire to cut the power before the quick disconnect so i would not blow fuses. once the metal ends of the disconnect touch, they are just like bare wires touching and will generally blow the fuse. by flipping the switch and cutting the power, i was able to disconnect and connect without that connection having any juice. i.e., flip the switch to "off" to disconnect, that way you don't touch something in the process. also, when it's time to put it back in and reconnect, the line will not have any power, so you will be ready to connect without having to remember to flip the switch to "off". once it's all connected, flip the switch back to "on" and you're ready to rock and roll. the more connections and splices you make with a CB, they more interferance you risk; however, i would rather risk that over blowing fuses everytime i take it in and out. __________________ 2007 4Runner SR5 2002 Jeep Wrangler Sport 1995 Ford Ranger XLT Last edited by TXST8tj : 05-17-2007 at 08:33 AM.

05-17-2007, 01:11 PM	#5 (permalink)
Hayes Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Aurora, CO Posts: 1,465	That must be my problem. Got a new fuse and all is well! __________________ -Hayes

05-18-2007, 02:23 AM	#6 (permalink)
Merlin Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 118	the in line switch is a great idea! i have a quick-disconnect for my radio as well (makes it quick to remove when servicing vehicle, etc...) but i never thought about the bare ends in the quick-discos causing problems. thanks for the great idea! got a project to work on this weekend now...

05-18-2007, 03:56 PM	#7 (permalink)
TXST8tj Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: New Braunfels, TX Posts: 15	i used a very simple (and cheap) switch. i mounted it under the dash in the jeep because it wasn't something i felt like i needed to permanently drill a hole and mount somewhere. if i had a full switch panel or something, i could see doing it. __________________ 2007 4Runner SR5 2002 Jeep Wrangler Sport 1995 Ford Ranger XLT Last edited by TXST8tj : 05-18-2007 at 03:57 PM.

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