1996 jeep cherokee lighting problem

[reese88]

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.

[rhandwor]

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

[thinmints]

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

[peter123wallace]

Originally Posted by thinmints

other wise id just live with it

It's not that easy to live with it though...

[fredjacksonsan]

Originally Posted by reese88

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.