Hi all,

1998 XJ. Whenever i open the drivers door all the accessories die. I mean the gauges, radio, etc. They come right back on once i close the door but this is super annoying as i have to reset the radio every time. I replaced the door switch but that did nothing.

Any thoughts?

 

I'd be looking up in the driver's side kick panel after removing the plastic.

 

Out of pure curiosity: what would he be looking for, specifically...?

 

Something that is affected by the wires running from the body to the door. The ones in the bellows?
That's about all that could be moving to cause an issue like that with the door opening. Just a thought.

 

To add more weirdness to this. The issue happens when you open any door. I was going to check for wire problems in the driver door but happened to check the rear driver and the same thing happened.

 

So... what normally happens when you open any door? The interior lights come on. Seems like a place to look.
- do in fact, your interior lights come on?
Thinking maybe a short in light circuit or possibly funky headlight switch (the dash dimmer)