98 XJ Strange brake light issue

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Jul 4, 2021 | 08:31 AM

Caveman5711

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Model: Cherokee (XJ)

98 XJ Strange brake light issue

I have a strange problem with my brake lights. My passenger side brake light was out so I replaced the bulb. When I did this, my center brake light stopped working. If I remove the passenger side bulb the center light starts to work again.

Any ideas would be great?

Jul 4, 2021 | 09:30 AM

Sig220

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From: SE TX

Year: 1996

Model: Cherokee (XJ)

Engine: 4.0

Clean your grounds, they are inside the left rear just rearward of the spare tire carrier (about as high as the gas cap door). JMHO

Jul 4, 2021 | 04:23 PM

BlueRidgeMark

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From: Lost in the wilds of Virginia

Year: 1998 Classic (I'll get it running soon....) and 02 Grand

Model: Cherokee (XJ)

Engine: 4.0

Just in case it hasn't been mentioned yet, check your grounds. See my sig, #1, for locations.

Oh, and like Sig220 said, check your grounds. Can't hurt to clean the sockets and replace the center bulb, too. Some dielectric grease is a good thing.