92 jeep Cherokee back up lights

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Feb 17, 2021 | 04:32 PM

edwardo7734

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From: Colorado

Year: 1992

Model: Cherokee (XJ)

Engine: 4.0 liter

92 jeep Cherokee back up lights

back up light are not working on my 92 jeep Cherokee Laredo, automatic transmission, any suggestions? i did clean the NSS. it might just need a minor adjustment, to keep the starter detents and the reverse detents aligned.

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Feb 17, 2021 | 04:49 PM

EZEARL

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From: WV

Year: '96

Model: Cherokee

Got an auto trans? If so it could be that the NSS (neutral safety switch) on it needs serviced. Any non engine cranking issues?

Feb 17, 2021 | 09:33 PM

cruiser54

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From: Prescott, Az

Year: 1990

Model: Cherokee (XJ)

Engine: 4.0

Not sure on your 92, but on the 90 and earlier XJs, if the "trans" fuse in the interior fusebox was blown you had no reverse lights.

Feb 17, 2021 | 11:53 PM

Roler

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From: Australia

Year: 1997 (RHD)

Model: Cherokee (XJ)

Engine: 4.0 ltr

Q:
Did you clean your NSS because your backup lights weren't working?
Or did your backup lights stop working after you cleaned your NSS?

Feb 18, 2021 | 02:36 PM

bluejeep2001

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Year: 2001

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If it starts in P and N then it is probably adjusted correctly...you might need to scotchbrite the contacts...smear with di-electric gel and try again...Have someone stand behind you as you SLOWLY move the handle through the ranges...see if the lights ever come on or flash...if not then bad connection/dirty