Yes you both might be right that is what i was thinking it is definitely related to the lights i was thinking light switch but ill start at the spot lights
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Originally posted by nj swb View PostIf your bull bar has DRLs it could be an issue with that wiring. M_and_m had a problem with a failed diode in the ARB loom doing strange things (similar to your experience, but a little different).
I guess that is why MMA suggested an auto sparky - they suspect it's an accessory problem, therefore not theirs.
yes, similar but different.
My problem was related to the electrics in the ARB Bar causing current feedback (from the lights) to somehow cause power to bypass the ignition switch. I mean, I could take out the key and the car was still running!
What I've since learnt is:
The DRLs have two power inputs - so they are brighter in the daytime and dimmer at night (i.e. headlights on).
The ARB bar has only one intensity for the DRLs, so these two power inputs are combined via two diodes. The diode clearly failed and fixing this resolved the problem...for a while.
However what as not resolved is WHY the diode failed in the first place. Back in April in the high country the problem re-appeared after a solid day of wet driving and mud puddles.
Took it back, and this time they just cut the seconds power wire. My parting remark to them was "ok, so now you've just moved the problem somewhere else! I bet I'll be back."
Problem went away, until July when we had our first descent winter rains.
I eventually worked out water was the culprit. I disconnected the BBBar wiring harness and all was ok for over a month.
So, back I went. This time referred an auto elec.
Only last week I had the BBar completely rewired (at ARB expense) with a complete new set of electrics - harnesses, indicator lights etc.
Auto-electrician also ensured the harness was the correct length, properly covered entirely in heat shrink, and soldered every joint.
With any luck my issues are now solved - time will tell.
My only suggestion for your problem is to start disconnecting things in any way related to the lights. incidentally, I also had some really weird errors occur when the OBD2 ultra-gauge was not plugged back in properly by the dealer during a service. If the CAN bus gets bad data, all hell breaks loose.2016 NX Exceed 3.2 DiD, BullBar | 2" OME lift | Safari snorkel | UHF | Towbar | Tow pro elite ECB | Full Bushskinz UBP and side steps | HID highbeam upgrade | 9" LED spots | 100Ahr Aux. Battery | HPD Oil catch can | Flappy Paddles | auto-matePRO
2016 LC200 Sahara V8 Diesel,Lots of Mods too
Checkout our products at MM4x4 http://www.mm4x4.com.au auto-mate and lockup-mate for Mitsubishi's and Toyota's
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Agree re the dongle thing. I was getting the Canbus timeout code with the $5 cheapie 327dongle. Switched to an $80 LX and no problem since.
The same cheap dongle also used to bring up the CEL on my Mazda, so I never used it in there.
It's now in the bin. (The dongle, not the Mazda)'92 NH GLS LWB 3.0V6 A/T ...sold Please DON'T consider
'06 NP VR-X LWB Turbo Diesel Sports A/T..sold Please consider
'96 NJ GLX LWB Turbo Diesel M/T..sold . Loved that car
'08 NS GLX LWB Turbo Diesel M/T...daily driver. Wake up and Drive!
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Originally posted by m_and_m View PostHere's the thread I posted about it.
yes, similar but different.
My problem was related to the electrics in the ARB Bar causing current feedback (from the lights) to somehow cause power to bypass the ignition switch. I mean, I could take out the key and the car was still running!
What I've since learnt is:
The DRLs have two power inputs - so they are brighter in the daytime and dimmer at night (i.e. headlights on).
The ARB bar has only one intensity for the DRLs, so these two power inputs are combined via two diodes. The diode clearly failed and fixing this resolved the problem...for a while.
However what as not resolved is WHY the diode failed in the first place. Back in April in the high country the problem re-appeared after a solid day of wet driving and mud puddles.
Took it back, and this time they just cut the seconds power wire. My parting remark to them was "ok, so now you've just moved the problem somewhere else! I bet I'll be back."
Problem went away, until July when we had our first descent winter rains.
I eventually worked out water was the culprit. I disconnected the BBBar wiring harness and all was ok for over a month.
So, back I went. This time referred an auto elec.
Only last week I had the BBar completely rewired (at ARB expense) with a complete new set of electrics - harnesses, indicator lights etc.
Auto-electrician also ensured the harness was the correct length, properly covered entirely in heat shrink, and soldered every joint.
With any luck my issues are now solved - time will tell.
My only suggestion for your problem is to start disconnecting things in any way related to the lights. incidentally, I also had some really weird errors occur when the OBD2 ultra-gauge was not plugged back in properly by the dealer during a service. If the CAN bus gets bad data, all hell breaks loose.2015 NX 265/65/18 bfg ko2's, TC mod ,radio speed wire mod, redarc BC , ARB CC bullbar ,old school bright as f#*k hellas,GME 4500, 2" king springs/ bilstiens
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ok all sorted it was the ddl wiring it was full of water and has blown 1 or both diodes ARB is replacing the wiring thanks for the help it put me straight onto the problem with out really doing any leg work2015 NX 265/65/18 bfg ko2's, TC mod ,radio speed wire mod, redarc BC , ARB CC bullbar ,old school bright as f#*k hellas,GME 4500, 2" king springs/ bilstiens
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Originally posted by bullet4x4 View Postok all sorted it was the ddl wiring it was full of water and has blown 1 or both diodes ARB is replacing the wiring thanks for the help it put me straight onto the problem with out really doing any leg work2016 NX Exceed 3.2 DiD, BullBar | 2" OME lift | Safari snorkel | UHF | Towbar | Tow pro elite ECB | Full Bushskinz UBP and side steps | HID highbeam upgrade | 9" LED spots | 100Ahr Aux. Battery | HPD Oil catch can | Flappy Paddles | auto-matePRO
2016 LC200 Sahara V8 Diesel,Lots of Mods too
Checkout our products at MM4x4 http://www.mm4x4.com.au auto-mate and lockup-mate for Mitsubishi's and Toyota's
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Originally posted by m_and_m View PostAwesome. Took me a year to resolve. These problems are really tricky. Seems like it's a design fault.2015 NX 265/65/18 bfg ko2's, TC mod ,radio speed wire mod, redarc BC , ARB CC bullbar ,old school bright as f#*k hellas,GME 4500, 2" king springs/ bilstiens
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