A few weeks ago my power windows gave out and after nearly ripping out all of the power window wires I decided to take my 95 grand cherokee to the dealer. Turns out it was a problem with a series of wires that were pinched from the door opening and closing. the total, $460 to find and fix. I called Chrysler and told them about the problem recommending that they do some kind of recall for it since the fix was purely a factory problem due to their use of brittle wiring. I know there are quite a few other jeep enthusiasts out there who have had the same problem and others who WILL have it later. Lets let Chrysler know what's up, the number to contact them is 800 992 1997. I love my jeep but I don't think anyone should pay as much as I have or come so close to insanity as myself to have this fixed. The part number is CKH1518. and lies within the drivers side wiring boot. If we make enough noise maybe we can get some kind of recall rolling.

I just got a quote form my mechanic for $330 to replace the wiring harness as well. My windows work rather sporadically, and have stopped working altogether for my rear right. It is really annnoying. Any idea how difficult it would be to fix ourselves?

It's an easy fix, but only if you know that it's the wiring harness in the door jamb. Otherwise it could be in quite a few other areas. If it is the door jamb wiring harness then check for a split wire and fix it, solder, wire crimping, whatever. Normally it's the black ground wire that's the main problem, especially if it's all four windows that are having problems

I took things apart last night, and it was a broken black wire. I stripped it down, put male/female connectors on it and reattached, and she is good as new. This subject actually has also been addressed in Post #840 of this forum...

Any thoughts of a procedure to check out whether the passenger rear window motor is burned out?

Thanks

You needed a Jumper harness and it's an easy fix. You got burned paying that much for such a simple fix. But what do you expect from the dealer? Only 947594 people need to make $$ off of your repair.

thanks a lot a$$

thanks a lot a$$

That response is uncalled for. He was being courteous and helping you out. Consider this a warning.

It's an easy fix, but only if you know that it's the wiring harness in the door jamb. Otherwise it could be in quite a few other areas. If it is the door jamb wiring harness then check for a split wire and fix it, solder, wire crimping, whatever. Normally it's the black ground wire that's the main problem, especially if it's all four windows that are having problems

Thank You, Thank you, Thank you!!!
I was pulling my hair out trying to figure out why my electric windows wouldn't work. Once I checked the wiring harness in the door, not only was the black wire broke, but also a dark pink one, and 2 others were almost there. The insulation on both was broke thru, and the wires were starting to break. 4-butt connectors later and it's good as new. I wish I would have found this site before I spent $120.00 on a new window switch for my drivers door. LOL Thanks again, Hydes21