I don't understand the rewiring jump test. What happend to wire L8?
If there is power on B2, the rest should work with the switch on.
L1 connects to B1. It only powers the headlight terminal H. There is a 15 amp circuit breaker built in.
L8 connects to B2. It powers terminals P (L6), R (L2)and Inst (E1)in position 1, and R and Inst with headlights on.
First part means something inthe M2 circuit is grounding.
Is the headlight switch knob turned off of the dome light position?
Second part. What does the ammeter show?
Do the brake lights come on ?