cobra8272

Hi Guys
first post requesting help.
Yet another '95 Cherokee Sport Auto and the dash lights are not working.
Done a search and followed all the usual suggestions.

So far i've pulled and checked all fuses - all ok - both under hood and footwell.
I've pulled the instrument cluster and cleaned all connections.
Pulled and cleaned the headlight switch - looks ok no broken bits.

Any other suggestions ????

How can i check the the fuse bases and what else could it be ???

freegdr

Good fuses cant work if theres no power to them check that yet ?

cobra8272

Haven't checked the fuse connections .
What is the best way ?
Just a multimeter set to 20V and probe across the connectors with the fuse out ??

Also i'm not sure which fuse is the one for the dash lights.
Can you tell me which one it should be . Thx

freegdr

with test light ground clamp to metal probe both sides of fuse .

cobra8272

Ah i see - use a 12V test lamp and cross the terminals - if it lights up - eureka - there is power.
Thx will try that.

Any idea which fuse i should be looking at ??

freegdr

This should help ...note different years on some fuseshttp://www.jeepsunlimited.com/forums...d.php?t=449914

freegdr

no ground the clamp end of test light stick pointed end on metal part expoosed on back of fuse.

cobra8272

Ok Thx freegdr

freegdr

http://www.clubxb.com/forums/showthread.php?t=42822

cobra8272

http://www.jeepsunlimited.com/forums...d.php?t=449914

No3 looks like mine.

:-)

freegdr

**** on switch is turned clock wise all the way just b4 interior lightt comes on correct?

cobra8272

Yes I had a Jeep 95 a few years ago.

Took the switch out and cleaned the rheostat up , turned the **** both ways and no joy.

Rockville

Get a wiring diagram
find out which wires should have battery voltage and ground.
remove cluster and check all battery voltage and ground wires

cobra8272

Thats what i feared .....
But thx Rockville.
This may be a trip to the Auto Electricians

cobra8272

Finally sorted :-)

It was bad connections behind the under dash fuse box.

2 wires and the connections were corroded.

replaced with inline fuses and hey presto - all ok