Headlights not working!?
03-26-2011, 03:20 PM
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Headlights not working!?
I just bought a 1995 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 4WD. However, the headlights and rearlights don't work. Brake lights work fine. Brights work fine, but no heads/rears. And the dims/markers don't show on the console, so I can't see the speedometer or anything at night time. Any ideas? Thanks a bunch.
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03-26-2011, 07:06 PM
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Well, I tried checking the switch, but can't seem to access it. The dash won't budge. Maybe the headlights are burned out? And the rears? All 4? What are the odds?
03-26-2011, 10:18 PM
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Bump...
I asked a mechanic with 42 years experience and this is the email he sent me:
"of course check ALL the fuses in all the fuse boxes first. if that doesn't do it, replace the headlight switch first and pray it's not in the body control module."
The fuses appear to be fine. He says to replace the headlight switch. Is this even possible? The switch seems to work for the brights but not regular lights.
I asked a mechanic with 42 years experience and this is the email he sent me:
"of course check ALL the fuses in all the fuse boxes first. if that doesn't do it, replace the headlight switch first and pray it's not in the body control module."
The fuses appear to be fine. He says to replace the headlight switch. Is this even possible? The switch seems to work for the brights but not regular lights.
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03-26-2011, 10:26 PM
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Originally Posted by mlyon83
Bump...
I asked a mechanic with 42 years experience and this is the email he sent me:
"of course check ALL the fuses in all the fuse boxes first. if that doesn't do it, replace the headlight switch first and pray it's not in the body control module."
The fuses appear to be fine. He says to replace the headlight switch. Is this even possible? The switch seems to work for the brights but not regular lights.
I asked a mechanic with 42 years experience and this is the email he sent me:
"of course check ALL the fuses in all the fuse boxes first. if that doesn't do it, replace the headlight switch first and pray it's not in the body control module."
The fuses appear to be fine. He says to replace the headlight switch. Is this even possible? The switch seems to work for the brights but not regular lights.
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03-26-2011, 10:44 PM
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It's your headlite switch.
Been thru the meltdown, got the tshirt, don't want to go on that ride again. Get new switch dealer or Napa, etc. Disconnect the battery. Need to poke into hole in bottom rear of the switch body with a straightened paper clip to release the rod, can pull out the rod with the **** on. Exposes the jam nut to undo the switch from dash. Now the contortionist in you needs to snake out the switch reaching under, up and around the dash, there are braces in there just to make the task more frustrating. Once you get it in view the wiring can be unplugged. Make a drawing or take digital pictures so you can reassemble all the same way. Plug in your new switch, hook you battery and test your system. Disconnect the battery again and fish the new switch back into the nest, jam nut, stick the rod back in, it will click seated again. Reconnect battery and check it out again. Next prime lighting gremlim can be the dimmer switch on the lower steering column. Been thru a couple of those too. I keep a new switch of each in stock.
Been thru the meltdown, got the tshirt, don't want to go on that ride again. Get new switch dealer or Napa, etc. Disconnect the battery. Need to poke into hole in bottom rear of the switch body with a straightened paper clip to release the rod, can pull out the rod with the **** on. Exposes the jam nut to undo the switch from dash. Now the contortionist in you needs to snake out the switch reaching under, up and around the dash, there are braces in there just to make the task more frustrating. Once you get it in view the wiring can be unplugged. Make a drawing or take digital pictures so you can reassemble all the same way. Plug in your new switch, hook you battery and test your system. Disconnect the battery again and fish the new switch back into the nest, jam nut, stick the rod back in, it will click seated again. Reconnect battery and check it out again. Next prime lighting gremlim can be the dimmer switch on the lower steering column. Been thru a couple of those too. I keep a new switch of each in stock.
03-26-2011, 10:54 PM
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It's your headlite switch.
Been thru the meltdown, got the tshirt, don't want to go on that ride again. Get new switch dealer or Napa, etc. Disconnect the battery. Need to poke into hole in bottom rear of the switch body with a straightened paper clip to release the rod, can pull out the rod with the **** on. Exposes the jam nut to undo the switch from dash. Now the contortionist in you needs to snake out the switch reaching under, up and around the dash, there are braces in there just to make the task more frustrating. Once you get it in view the wiring can be unplugged. Make a drawing or take digital pictures so you can reassemble all the same way. Plug in your new switch, hook you battery and test your system. Disconnect the battery again and fish the new switch back into the nest, jam nut, stick the rod back in, it will click seated again. Reconnect battery and check it out again. Next prime lighting gremlim can be the dimmer switch on the lower steering column. Been thru a couple of those too. I keep a new switch of each in stock.
Been thru the meltdown, got the tshirt, don't want to go on that ride again. Get new switch dealer or Napa, etc. Disconnect the battery. Need to poke into hole in bottom rear of the switch body with a straightened paper clip to release the rod, can pull out the rod with the **** on. Exposes the jam nut to undo the switch from dash. Now the contortionist in you needs to snake out the switch reaching under, up and around the dash, there are braces in there just to make the task more frustrating. Once you get it in view the wiring can be unplugged. Make a drawing or take digital pictures so you can reassemble all the same way. Plug in your new switch, hook you battery and test your system. Disconnect the battery again and fish the new switch back into the nest, jam nut, stick the rod back in, it will click seated again. Reconnect battery and check it out again. Next prime lighting gremlim can be the dimmer switch on the lower steering column. Been thru a couple of those too. I keep a new switch of each in stock.
03-26-2011, 11:03 PM
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It will be the switch, got a 95ZJ ourselves, the wiring is actually in great shape. (especially compared to my XJ) Thing like a switch, well they do wear out. Just tough to access. Do some google on it also. More info the better.
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yeah I saw a video of the new obstacle looks intense. I'm still open open, and 3.5" of lift (for now) so it might be a little much for me right now. next big upgrade will for sure be the steering then maybe an Aussie locker or something of the sort. I have RE long arms sitting in my garage just need tranny x member/mounting brackets. either gunna buy the Clayton one or have a local guy fab me up something like it
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