OK, I admit I was squeamish about drilling several holes in the roof. So I had the dealer install mine. I should have known that sooner or later I was going to have to figure out the wiring - probably the hard way. I was right.

About a year ago I noticed a wire dangling loose. The light bar still worked so I didn't really worry. Then I noticed the dashboard indicator didn't work when the light bar was on. AHA! That dangling wire must have something to do with it (correct).

So lately I've been tearing apart the dashboard looking for two buzzes (different subject) and decided to fix the dangling wire.

I noticed that there was a tag on it that said "B+." Being an engineer (but not an electrical engineer) I concluded that this wire needed to be connected to positive battery (incorrect). Being a safe engineer I decided to hook it to a fused battery plus circuit (didn't help).

Let's just say that I let the magic smoke out of the wire (remember I'm not an electrical guy - I still believe in the smoke pressure theory http://www.peizhang.com/forfun/forfun_writings_smoke.htm).

No permanent damage (except to some wire that still has no function) the light bar still works.

So I started calling around at work and managed to finally get the installation instructions for the light bar. Gee, that wire goes straight to an LED that I can't ever remember working, and after removing that part of the instrument panel, gee there's an LED with two broken wires on it. Mystery solved.

Moral of the story - If you don't absolutely know what is does - don't f%$ with it...

P.S. if anyone wants to see the MOPAR pictogram directions of how it's done PM me with your email.

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That is freakin hilarious. Nice post sir, nice post!

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danoid,


Would you please post those instructions, my wife really wants one of those light bars. And lets see some pics.

Thanks,
Robert

The was a 3 page thread on light bars - but the last post had some install links

http://www.lostjeeps.com/forum/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?p=237677#237677

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Thanks

Well I got a brand new Renegade bar on craigslist for $80 but it didn't came with the screws to install on the roof. I'm tempted to try it, but need some suggestion as which kind of screw/fastener I should use?

7 holes in the roof, OMG!

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Don't know how to post them in the forum, I could e-mail them...

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email em to me, ill host.

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Light bar instructions:
http://colorado4wheel.com/manuals/Jeep/ ... ht_bar.pdf

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They are called NutZerts.
If your order them from the dealer, make sure you get the tool to crank them down. The nutzert actually spreads open as you crank it down creating a bond over the holes you are going to drill. Make sure you DO NOT drill your hole any larger then the directions say. You will have a longer day trying to get the nutzerts to make a tight fit.

I installed my light bar like 2 years ago. It took my a total of ABOUT 3 hours to do. If you are going to do it your self, TAKE YOUR TIME, and don't forget the RTV sealant and primer paint for when you drill out the roof.
When I put in the nutzerts I put a bead of RTV on it and then the bolt when I bolted the botton plate down. When I was cranking down the bottom plate, I was OOOOOZING of RTV. To me this was saying I am getting a pretty good seal and no water will get though.

At the presant date, I have never had any leaks from my install.
Give me a shout if you need help on anything about the install.

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