So my dash lights on my 91 xj only kinda work. the dimmer doesnt seem to want to work. if i turn the light switch all the way so the dome light come on then the dash lights come on but if not i got nothing. not the best with electrical, any advice?

 

If everything comes on bright when you turn the switch to the over-ride position, then the rheostat (dimmer) in the switch is toast.
If you're feeling adventurous you could try picking up a can of contact cleaner and hose it out, but the simplest thing would be to replace it.

 

any idea besides a junk yard where i might find one. havin trouble with that.

 

I've got a junk yard locally (Rhode Island) that specializes in Jeep parts.
Jeeps Unlimited, (401) 273-1860.
I've seen some bad on-line reviews (like eBay) for them but I have to be honest,
I go in person and I've had nothing but great luck with them.
All they do is part out jeeps. If they don't have it on the shelf, they will in a few days.

While you're waiting for the part, pull the bulbs out of the dome lights and leave the dimmer in the over-ride position.

If you have any issues drop me a PM.

 

thanks for the info! i live on maui but there is a junk yank yard thats pretty good close by. ill check with them. do you possibly know what years are compatible with the dimmer switch?

 

These jeeps. There are others if you need info!
Cherokee Base
L4 - 2.1L vin B 126ci - MFI DIESEL SOHC Turbo-charged
2 vehicles1989 - 1990Cherokee Base
L4 - 2.5L vin E 150ci - TBI GAS OHV
3 vehicles1986 - 1988Cherokee Base
L4 - 2.5L vin H 150ci - TBI GAS OHV
1 vehicles1991Cherokee Base
L4 - 2.5L vin P 150ci - MFI GAS OHV
2 vehicles1984 - 1985Cherokee Base
L4 - 2.5L vin U 150ci - 1BBL GAS OHV
2 vehicles1989 - 1990Cherokee Base
L6 - 4.0L vin L 242ci - MFI GAS OHV
2 vehicles1987 - 1988Cherokee Base
L6 - 4.0L vin M 242ci - MFI GAS OHV
1 vehicles1991Cherokee Base
L6 - 4.0L vin S 242ci - MFI GAS OHV
3 vehicles1984 - 1986Cherokee Base
V6 - 2.8L vin W 173ci - 2BBL GAS OHV
1 vehicles1991Cherokee Briarwood
L6 - 4.0L vin S 242ci - MFI GAS OHV
2 vehicles1986 - 1987Cherokee CHIEF
L4 - 2.1L vin B 126ci - MFI DIESEL SOHC Turbo-charged
3 vehicles1986 - 1988Cherokee CHIEF
L4 - 2.5L vin H 150ci - TBI GAS OHV
2 vehicles1987 - 1988Cherokee CHIEF
L6 - 4.0L vin M 242ci - MFI GAS OHV
1 vehicles1986Cherokee CHIEF
V6 - 2.8L vin W 173ci - 2BBL GAS OHV
2 vehicles1986 - 1987Cherokee Laredo
L4 - 2.1L vin B 126ci - MFI DIESEL SOHC Turbo-charged
1 vehicles1989Cherokee Laredo
L4 - 2.5L vin E 150ci - TBI GAS OHV
3 vehicles1986 - 1988Cherokee Laredo
L4 - 2.5L vin H 150ci - TBI GAS OHV
2 vehicles1989 - 1990Cherokee Laredo
L6 - 4.0L vin L 242ci - MFI GAS OHV
2 vehicles1987 - 1988Cherokee Laredo
L6 - 4.0L vin M 242ci - MFI GAS OHV
1 vehicles1991Cherokee Laredo
L6 - 4.0L vin S 242ci - MFI GAS OHV
1 vehicles1986Cherokee Laredo
V6 - 2.8L vin W 173ci - 2BBL GAS OHV
2 vehicles1989 - 1990Cherokee Limited
L6 - 4.0L vin L 242ci - MFI GAS OHV
2 vehicles1987 - 1988Cherokee Limited
L6 - 4.0L vin M 242ci - MFI GAS OHV
1 vehicles1991Cherokee Limited
L6 - 4.0L vin S 242ci - MFI GAS OHV
2 vehicles1986 - 1987Cherokee Pioneer
L4 - 2.1L vin B 126ci - MFI DIESEL SOHC Turbo-charged
1 vehicles1989Cherokee Pioneer
L4 - 2.5L vin E 150ci - TBI GAS OHV
3 vehicles1986 - 1988Cherokee Pioneer
L4 - 2.5L vin H 150ci - TBI GAS OHV
2 vehicles1989 - 1990Cherokee Pioneer
L6 - 4.0L vin L 242ci - MFI GAS OHV
2 vehicles1987 - 1988Cherokee Pioneer
L6 - 4.0L vin M 242ci - MFI GAS OHV
1 vehicles1986Cherokee Pioneer
V6 - 2.8L vin W 173ci - 2BBL GAS OHV
1 vehicles1990Cherokee Sport
L6 - 4.0L vin L 242ci - MFI GAS OHV
1 vehicles1991Cherokee Sport
L6 - 4.0L vin S 242ci - MFI GAS OHV
1 vehicles1987Comanche Base
L4 - 2.1L vin B 126ci - MFI DIESEL SOHC Turbo-charged
2 vehicles1989 - 1990Comanche Base
L4 - 2.5L vin E 150ci - TBI GAS OHV
2 vehicles1987 - 1988Comanche Base
L4 - 2.5L vin H 150ci - TBI GAS OHV
1 vehicles1991Comanche Base
L4 - 2.5L vin P 150ci - MFI GAS OHV
2 vehicles1989 - 1990Comanche Base
L6 - 4.0L vin L 242ci - MFI GAS OHV
2 vehicles1987 - 1988Comanche Base
L6 - 4.0L vin M 242ci - MFI GAS OHV
1 vehicles1991Comanche Base
L6 - 4.0L vin S 242ci - MFI GAS OHV
2 vehicles1987 - 1988Comanche CHIEF
L4 - 2.5L vin H 150ci - TBI GAS OHV
2 vehicles1987 - 1988Comanche CHIEF
L6 - 4.0L vin M 242ci - MFI GAS OHV
1 vehicles1986Comanche Custom
L4 - 2.1L vin B 126ci - MFI DIESEL SOHC Turbo-charged
1 vehicles1986Comanche Custom
L4 - 2.5L vin H 150ci - TBI GAS OHV
1 vehicles1986Comanche Custom
V6 - 2.8L vin W 173ci - 2BBL GAS OHV
2 vehicles1989 - 1990Comanche Eliminator
L6 - 4.0L vin L 242ci - MFI GAS OHV
1 vehicles1988Comanche Eliminator
L6 - 4.0L vin M 242ci - MFI GAS OHV
1 vehicles1991Comanche Eliminator
L6 - 4.0L vin S 242ci - MFI GAS OHV
1 vehicles1987Comanche Laredo
L4 - 2.1L vin B 126ci - MFI DIESEL SOHC Turbo-charged
2 vehicles1987 - 1988Comanche Laredo
L4 - 2.5L vin H 150ci - TBI GAS OHV
2 vehicles1987 - 1988Comanche Laredo
L6 - 4.0L vin M 242ci - MFI GAS OHV
1 vehicles1987Comanche Pioneer
L4 - 2.1L vin B 126ci - MFI DIESEL SOHC Turbo-charged
2 vehicles1989 - 1990Comanche Pioneer
L4 - 2.5L vin E 150ci - TBI GAS OHV
2 vehicles1987 - 1988Comanche Pioneer
L4 - 2.5L vin H 150ci - TBI GAS OHV
1 vehicles1991Comanche Pioneer
L4 - 2.5L vin P 150ci - MFI GAS OHV
2 vehicles1989 - 1990Comanche Pioneer
L6 - 4.0L vin L 242ci - MFI GAS OHV
2 vehicles1987 - 1988Comanche Pioneer
L6 - 4.0L vin M 242ci - MFI GAS OHV
1 vehicles1991Comanche Pioneer
L6 - 4.0L vin S 242ci - MFI GAS OHV
1 vehicles1986Comanche X
L4 - 2.1L vin B 126ci - MFI DIESEL SOHC Turbo-charged
1 vehicles1986Comanche X
L4 - 2.5L vin H 150ci - TBI GAS OHV
1 vehicles1986Comanche X
V6 - 2.8L vin W 173ci - 2BBL GAS OHV
1 vehicles1986Comanche XLS
L4 - 2.1L vin B 126ci - MFI DIESEL SOHC Turbo-charged
1 vehicles1986Comanche XLS
L4 - 2.5L vin H 150ci - TBI GAS OHV
1 vehicles1986Comanche XLS
V6 - 2.8L vin W 173ci - 2BBL GAS OHV
1 vehicles1985Wagoneer Base
L4 - 2.1L vin B 126ci - MFI DIESEL SOHC Turbo-charged
2 vehicles1986 - 1987Wagoneer Base
L4 - 2.5L vin H 150ci - TBI GAS OHV
2 vehicles1984 - 1985Wagoneer Base
L4 - 2.5L vin U 150ci - 1BBL GAS OHV
1 vehicles1987Wagoneer Base
L6 - 4.0L vin M 242ci - MFI GAS OHV
3 vehicles1984 - 1986Wagoneer Base
V6 - 2.8L vin W 173ci - 2BBL GAS OHV
2 vehicles1986 - 1987Wagoneer Limited
L4 - 2.5L vin H 150ci - TBI GAS OHV
2 vehicles1989 - 1990Wagoneer Limited
L6 - 4.0L vin L 242ci - MFI GAS OHV
2 vehicles1987 - 1988Wagoneer Limited
L6 - 4.0L vin M 242ci - MFI GAS OHV
1 vehicles1986Wagoneer Limited
V6 - 2.8L vin W 173ci - 2BBL GAS OHV