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Hey so i done the HID kit from ebay bad choice but everything finally works. But the problem i had was i could not get the high beams to turn on. So doing research i found nothing. So i played around with it for awhile and figured i would try checking the high beam fuse which is in the passenger floor kick panel. They were not blown but i took them out just to see if that was the case and sure enough it was. So i removed both and now i have high/low beams. I dont know if this has been a problem for anyone but i figured i would share. 1998 Jeep Cherokee Classic is what i have.
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Joined: Apr 2011
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From: Carrollton, GA
Year: 1994
Model: Cherokee
Engine: Inline 6 4.0L High Output
Hey so i done the HID kit from ebay bad choice but everything finally works. But the problem i had was i could not get the high beams to turn on. So doing research i found nothing. So i played around with it for awhile and figured i would try checking the high beam fuse which is in the passenger floor kick panel. They were not blown but i took them out just to see if that was the case and sure enough it was. So i removed both and now i have high/low beams. I dont know if this has been a problem for anyone but i figured i would share. 1998 Jeep Cherokee Classic is what i have.
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Joined: Jun 2010
Posts: 39
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From: rhode island
Year: 1992
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 HO
I just completed the make your own harness. A huge differance. I'm running h4 100w bulbs from eBay and they were just OK in my 96. I put them in my 98 and it was making a burning smell. Ran relays and wires and they are perfect acid super bright. I recommend to all xjs
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Joined: Apr 2011
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From: KEARNS, UT.
Year: 1995
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L Inline 6
so i just want to make sure b4 ordering...will the putco harness work with stock headlights? it says in a couple places it will on the thread but when you go to order it it says: Fitment Note: Bulb types vary by vehicle. Please verify that your vehicle uses a bulb type of H4 prior to ordering.
So will it or will it not work with stock headlights
So will it or will it not work with stock headlights
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From: Prescott, Az
Year: 1990
Model: Cherokee (XJ)
Engine: 4.0
so i just want to make sure b4 ordering...will the putco harness work with stock headlights? it says in a couple places it will on the thread but when you go to order it it says: Fitment Note: Bulb types vary by vehicle. Please verify that your vehicle uses a bulb type of H4 prior to ordering.
So will it or will it not work with stock headlights
So will it or will it not work with stock headlights
instead of replacing the switch couldnt i just disconnect the wires that run to the headlights from it and hook them to a separate toggle. that way my dash lights and everything will still work with the headlight switch and i can use the toggle for the headlights themselves. Or is this a bad idea?
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Joined: Aug 2011
Posts: 604
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From: California
Year: 1990
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 i6
instead of replacing the switch couldnt i just disconnect the wires that run to the headlights from it and hook them to a separate toggle. that way my dash lights and everything will still work with the headlight switch and i can use the toggle for the headlights themselves. Or is this a bad idea?
I just installed the harness from LMC Truck today as well as the Autopal housing and Hella 80/100W bulbs. The harness worked great, easy install, except I did add a 25 amp fuse to the lead power to the harness. I also cut off the bright yellow wire sleeve and used high temp black loom. Here are a couple of pics - I zip tied the the old bulb and new harness plug together, ground right behind the light housing.




