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94 XJ headlamp/headlight problem?

Old 01-01-2017, 10:06 AM
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I recently started getting into jeeps pretty hardcore in early 2016 so I decided to invest in an old 94 XJ 4 wheel drive with the old inline 6. Of course it had its issues and most were an easy fix with a little time and extra change. But I ran into a problem with my headlights. When I pull the headlight plunger all lights come on and work normal like they are supposed to except the headlights low beams. But here's the catch, when I click the switch for high beams they come on but shut back off when I release it. And the high beams won't stay on unless I hold the switch back. Then when I release the switch the headlights go out completely and won't stay on. I had a little trouble with it before and got it to work properly just tinkering around with it but they stopped again and I would rather try to ask around and figure out what the problem is before I start to dig into it again. Any ideas on here of what the problem may be?
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The dimmer switch is probably bad or out of adjustment.

It's located on the steering column and is actuated via a rod from above. Poke your head under there and actuate the lever. You'll see it.
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To expand upon that, over time the headlight switch burns out due to the load put on it. You should get a new headlight switch & a headlight harness upgrade. The light output will vastly improve with the new harness.
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I have a 97 at first no low beams high beams both worked no nothing on right side high beam on left still works any thoughts
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i had an open wire inside the insulation right at the 3 pin connector.
i spliced in a new conn,,,fix...
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Originally Posted by sbrown
I have a 97 at first no low beams high beams both worked no nothing on right side high beam on left still works any thoughts

Yes, I have two thoughts:

  1. You should use punctuation and write coherent sentences. If you aren't going to put any effort into asking a question properly, why should we put any effort into helping you?
  2. You should not hijack threads.

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