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Old 03-31-2016, 09:04 PM   #1
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1996 jeep cherokee lighting problem

Hi, my 1996 jeep cherokee is having a problem with the lights when I pull the plunger switch my dashboard blinker lights and high beam light come on but none of my outside lights come on besides my tail lights.
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Old 04-01-2016, 08:10 AM   #2
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Re: 1996 jeep cherokee lighting problem

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Pull out switch and check the power to the switch.
Check power coming to switch then power leaving switch.

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Old 05-13-2016, 01:32 AM   #3
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Re: 1996 jeep cherokee lighting problem

i have the same issue, the side marker lights will occasionally start working again but only for a few days or hours, you probably have a wire that has gotten brittle over the years, trying to find it is not easy, if you find a solution be sure to post other wise id just live with it
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other wise id just live with it
It's not that easy to live with it though...
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Re: 1996 jeep cherokee lighting problem

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Hi, my 1996 jeep cherokee is having a problem with the lights when I pull the plunger switch my dashboard blinker lights and high beam light come on but none of my outside lights come on besides my tail lights.
There's either a short or the switch itself has gone bad. I agree with replacing the switch first.

Also, I had a Grand Cherokee that acted oddly due to a corroded battery cable not sending enough juice; you may want to check the condition of your battery cables (and battery, while you are at it) to make sure that's in good order.
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