LiamLikeNeeson

I have an '89 XJ limited and the courtesy lights in the footwells don't work and my dad previously took out the courtesy dome lights because they wouldn't turn off. The map lights still work and the fuse is new for the courtesy lights but I don't want to start spending money on stuff that isn't causing my problem. Help??

93_xjcherokee

Check your bulbs.

LiamLikeNeeson

I did. Are the ones in the footwell supposed to be a dark tint? When i checked them I shook them a little to see if they were blown (listening for bits and pieces of the wiring inside the glass) and I heard nothing.

93_xjcherokee

If they're dark they're probably burnt out.

LiamLikeNeeson

Ok. But what about the dome lights (that should go off after about 3 minutes when the car is off and doors are shut) not turning off?

93_xjcherokee

Is it just the courtesy lights on your overhead console?

LiamLikeNeeson

Well all I have up there is map lights and courtesy light box. No actual console.

93_xjcherokee

The courtesy lights should be controlled by buttons. They shouldn't turn on or off with the doors. Your dome light should and if its staying on, your switch is probably on

LiamLikeNeeson

Like the headlight ****? Because there is no button for the dome light other than the buttons for the map lights

toasterknight

Turning the headlight **** controlled the dash dimmer and all the way to one side it will click and the dome light will come on.

LiamLikeNeeson

Seriously? That's why it clicks? But they won't automatically turn off if I forget to turn the **** back right?

93_xjcherokee

No. You have to turn them off. If you leave the switch turned, it will drain your battery. I have a 6 year old that plays in my jeep so I've had a dead battery from that more than once

LiamLikeNeeson

Oh ok. Makes sense. Thanks for shedding a light on my question guys! (Pun intended)

toasterknight

First time I did it I ended up pulling the bulb until I figured it out

LiamLikeNeeson

Hahaha well I might do that after school today thanks!!