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Old Apr 6, 2012 | 06:20 PM
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Hey ya'll. My gauge cluster lights and hvac lights on my 1997 XJ Sport went out some time ago. The 5 amp fuse was blown in the passenger fuse panel.

I just today received my VLeds leds for the gauges. Installed, replaced fuse, and nothin doin. I checked my fuses, and they're all good. Besides chasing wires, has anyone had this issue? The headlamp switch could be bad, but my headlights work just fine, so I think that's ruled out.

Thanks for any input guys. Ya'll are the best!
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Old Apr 6, 2012 | 06:49 PM
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Are only the cluster and the hvac lights not working? Do the other interior lights work and all exterior lights work. I'm not trying to insult you but have you tried turning the headlight **** for the brightness? It is possible that the headlight switch is going bad. Something to check out. Keep us posted.

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Old Apr 6, 2012 | 08:51 PM
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Haha, yeah, all the exterior and interior lights are working. The check engine light, airbag, etc are all functional. I have no dome or foot well lights as it was a state owned jeep, it just didn't have them.

I'll look into the switch. Any tests with a voltmeter I can do?
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Old Apr 6, 2012 | 09:02 PM
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When you are checking the headlight switch just pull it out and check the connections to see if the are corroded or burnt.
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Old Apr 6, 2012 | 11:35 PM
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10-4. Will do tomorrow.
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Old Apr 7, 2012 | 01:33 AM
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having the same problem with my first cherokee i recently bought.i have replaced the switch and all the bulbs with no luck.fuses are all good.all other lights (interior and warning lights)work. next step is getting a cluster from a junk.if you have any solutions let me know.
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Old Apr 7, 2012 | 01:14 PM
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I replaced the switch, and it works great! All my HVAC and everything came back on. I'll be damned. Thanks for the advice, guys.
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Old Apr 7, 2012 | 01:22 PM
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Originally Posted by Kmart164
I replaced the switch, and it works great! All my HVAC and everything came back on. I'll be damned. Thanks for the advice, guys.

It's hard to believe that the power switch could cause no power to the lights. LOL
Just screwing with you.
Glad you got her working.
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Old Apr 7, 2012 | 01:38 PM
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Originally Posted by RTorrez1
It's hard to believe that the power switch could cause no power to the lights. LOL
Just screwing with you.
Glad you got her working.
Haha, hey meow! It threw me off because all of the other lights worked. Oh well.

And I'm glad too!
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Invade yall were curious as to what it looks like.
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Incase*. Damn Droid.
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