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black2000xj 09-17-2012 09:50 AM
cant find 4wd indicator light switch
 
crawled up under the jeep last week, could not find the light indicator switch in the transfer case

the only plug i see is a 4 prong plug, but what im seeing its a 2 prong plug

i just cant find it, maybe im looking in the wrong place? (drivers side, top?)


the only plug i can see looking up there is a bigger plug, with 4 prongs


whats going on???????

CCKen 09-17-2012 10:27 AM
Originally Posted by black2000xj (Post 2026029)
crawled up under the jeep last week, could not find the light indicator switch in the transfer case

the only plug i see is a 4 prong plug, but what im seeing its a 2 prong plug

i just cant find it, maybe im looking in the wrong place? (drivers side, top?)


the only plug i can see looking up there is a bigger plug, with 4 prongs


whats going on???????
The switch for a NP242J will have four (4) pins, the switch for a NP231J will have two (2) pins. What Transfer Case do you have?

black2000xj 09-17-2012 10:32 AM
Originally Posted by CCKen (Post 2026097)
The switch for a NP242J will have four (4) pins, the switch for a NP231J will have two (2) pins. What Transfer Case do you have?
242

but why when i go to napa they keep ordering the 2 prong switch?

where do i get a new one?

CCKen 09-17-2012 10:41 AM
2 Attachment(s)
Here's a pic of a NP242J TC. The mode switch is the switch at the bottom of the pic.

Attachment 360493

Here's a pic of a NP242J Mode Switch. The MOPAR part number is 56006755.

Attachment 360494

black2000xj 09-17-2012 10:51 AM
yep thats the one i pulled out and took to napa to get


is it a stealership only part?

CCKen 09-17-2012 11:23 AM
Originally Posted by black2000xj (Post 2026142)
yep thats the one i pulled out and took to napa to get


is it a stealership only part?
No, but I had a very hard time finding an aftermarket switch because of the descriptions used for the switch and no cross references to the OEM part number. I ended up getting one from the dealer. Chrysler calls it a Mode Switch.

CCKen 09-17-2012 11:29 AM
Here's a website that will give you an idea what the retail price will be at the dealer. Compare it to NAPA's price. Dealers usually give senior citizen discounts so if you know an old timer (like me) see if they will buy it for you. 10% off.

http://www.wholesalemopar.com/parts_...FRJBDQod4Dr6oA

CCKen 09-17-2012 11:31 AM
Where do you live in the Great State of Michigan?

97jeepxj40 09-17-2012 11:32 AM
Out of curiosity, how come you need to replace this? I ask as my full time dash light has never worked and i'm wondering if this is a likely culprit.

Thanks

black2000xj 09-17-2012 11:32 AM
Originally Posted by CCKen (Post 2026214)
Where do you live in the Great State of Michigan?
Holland, Grand haven...its actually called West Olive, but nobody knows where that is, so i say holland grand haven area

black2000xj 09-17-2012 11:33 AM
Originally Posted by 97jeepxj40 (Post 2026217)
Out of curiosity, how come you need to replace this? I ask as my full time dash light has never worked and i'm wondering if this is a likely culprit.

Thanks
its your switch more than likely or a bulb...my light stays on

so i got to replace the switch

97jeepxj40 09-17-2012 11:37 AM
lol ok, i'll replace it then.
Thanks for the reply :cheers:


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