98 cherokee radio and windshield wipers won't work

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Mar 25, 2009 | 08:34 PM

scupkiller

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98 cherokee radio and windshield wipers won't work

About 40% of the time I start my 1998 cherokee 4.0 the windsheild wipers and radio will not work. The other 60% of the time everything works fine. The wipers and radio seem to be the only things that are effected. Has anybody got any help for me?

Mar 25, 2009 | 08:43 PM

finneys98xj

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Year: 1993

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0L

Check you GROUNDS then switch out the switch

Mar 26, 2009 | 04:54 PM

jd4x426

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Year: 1996

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check your ignition switch had a similar problem with mine

Mar 26, 2009 | 05:29 PM

scupkiller

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Did you end up replacing your ignition switch?

Mar 26, 2009 | 06:00 PM

a1racer

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Engine: 4.0

do you have a multi meter to check the grounds and ignitions with

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