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Old 10-23-2019, 06:52 PM
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I am not getting voltage to either front lamp. Headlights on, low beam, indicator light is on, but no voltage. I surmise the fuse for the lamps is listed as "front lamps" (#15 in manual). 30 amp fuse looks good (rear lamps work, i.e. back-up lights).
Next step suggestion?

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For a 1992 XJ, 4.0, 4WD
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That's the only one I've got. I thought it would help. Guess not.
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From the 93 FSM:
Foglight Relay Behind left head light, on wheelwell.
This relay may be there on a 92 but I have a 95 with no fog lights so couldn't check for you.
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Would Jeep have put in the wiring without a relay?
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Assuming you have an XJ the problem is in the fog light switch itself. Notorious for it. Much written on this and other forums about it.
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Got voltage now. Replacing a 15 amp fuse in the engine bay fuse box now gives me 12v.
But if I hook up directly I fear the fuse will blow again (since only 15 amp for both).
Still wondering about that relay, is this it?
But if I have 12V, then the relay and switch are working, yes?


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