headlight issue
#1
Cherokee Forum Vendor
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: N GA Mtns
Posts: 1,374
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Year: 1993
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
headlight issue
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????????????
#6
Seasoned Member
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Florida
Posts: 256
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Year: 1998
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
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
#7
CF Veteran
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: Riviera, Texas
Posts: 4,172
Likes: 0
Received 4 Likes
on
4 Posts
Year: 1998 Sport
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
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.
Trending Topics
#8
Cherokee Forum Vendor
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: N GA Mtns
Posts: 1,374
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Year: 1993
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
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?
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Dannymac1216
Stock XJ Cherokee Tech. All XJ Non-modified/stock questions go here
13
09-08-2015 06:28 AM
wayaha
Stock XJ Cherokee Tech. All XJ Non-modified/stock questions go here
0
09-05-2015 05:47 PM
Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)