headlight issue
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From: N GA Mtns
Year: 1993
Model: Cherokee
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ok fellas. driving last night turned lights on. they came on really dim for a few seconds then went off. all interior lights stayed on. i have parking lights and rear lights just no headlights. had to hold high beam lever back all the way home to see. after about an hour i went back out to jeep and pulled light switch they came on.i crunk jeep up and in a few seconds they lights go out. its only the headlights????????????
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From: Florida
Year: 1998
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MY guess
Would be try by-passing your current light switch to a regular switch see if they perform normal....
If so the switch is your problem...
if not check all your headlight wires
Would be try by-passing your current light switch to a regular switch see if they perform normal....
If so the switch is your problem...
if not check all your headlight wires
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From: Riviera, Texas
Year: 1998 Sport
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I did have the same problem on one of my other cars not my jeep. But what it turned out to be was the headlight switch it self. When I would turn on the lights they would come on but after a little bit they would shut off. You may want to turn on your light and reach under the dash to see if the switch is getting hot.
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From: N GA Mtns
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Spent several hrs checking today. I finally found what I feel was issue. The connector plug that goes onto light switch had signs of switch getting really hot. Plastic had started to melt. I replaced with a new switch. Will go for a ride after dark. You fellas think thats where my problem was?
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