Headlight issue
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From: Kansas City
Year: 1993
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L HO AMC L6
I have a 92 4.0L with a puzzling headlight issue.
When the engine is running, my low headlamps flicker, that is, they turn off and on with no dimming and no pattern. This happens after driving for 15-20 minutes.
When I switch to high beams, there are no problems.
No effect on stop/turn/parking/etc.
When the engine is running, my low headlamps flicker, that is, they turn off and on with no dimming and no pattern. This happens after driving for 15-20 minutes.
When I switch to high beams, there are no problems.
No effect on stop/turn/parking/etc.
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From: Russellville, Arkansas
Year: 1991
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 I-6
You should check your headlight switch and connector. All the power goes through the switch and they can get fried easily, especially if you've put better bulbs in as they draw more power. You might just need to clean the connection but you should look at an upgrade. Replace the stock harness on the headlights and add relays so that a minimum about of power goes through the switch. Even just upgrading the harness will make your lights brighter. It's a lousy design.
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From: Kansas City
Year: 1993
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L HO AMC L6
You should check your headlight switch and connector. All the power goes through the switch and they can get fried easily, especially if you've put better bulbs in as they draw more power. You might just need to clean the connection but you should look at an upgrade. Replace the stock harness on the headlights and add relays so that a minimum about of power goes through the switch. Even just upgrading the harness will make your lights brighter. It's a lousy design.
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From: Sheffield, Yorkshire, UK
Year: 1995
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 l6 HO
Exactly the same problem with mine, New headlight switch 1-2 years ago worked fine - now keeps kicking in and out - Ive taken a video here ( you can hear the lights clicking in and out towards the end from inside the cabin) going to look into what you guys have already suggested.
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