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Old Mar 2, 2013 | 06:55 PM
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Looks good. You'll be pleased with the results!

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Old Mar 3, 2013 | 06:42 PM
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Just installed my upgrade after the flicker problem. Putco harness, Rampage housings, Silverstar bulbs. As everyone else has stated, the difference over stock is amazing.

The only issue right now is my lights won't turn off until I put the transmission into Park. Any ideas why? I filed/sanded the paint off where the ground wires attached. I do not have factory fogs ('99 Classic). 3-prong male from Putco harness connected into the factory passenger side plug, driver side factory plug stayed disconnected.
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Old Mar 3, 2013 | 07:54 PM
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Originally Posted by speedofsound
Just installed my upgrade after the flicker problem. Putco harness, Rampage housings, Silverstar bulbs. As everyone else has stated, the difference over stock is amazing.

The only issue right now is my lights won't turn off until I put the transmission into Park. Any ideas why? I filed/sanded the paint off where the ground wires attached. I do not have factory fogs ('99 Classic). 3-prong male from Putco harness connected into the factory passenger side plug, driver side factory plug stayed disconnected.
Daytime running lights?
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Old Mar 3, 2013 | 08:30 PM
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Originally Posted by cruiser54
Daytime running lights?

^This^ is a likely culprit
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Old Mar 3, 2013 | 08:38 PM
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Originally Posted by xjsnake
^This^ is a likely culprit

The "park" thing gave me that clue.
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Old Mar 6, 2013 | 06:22 PM
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Originally Posted by cruiser54
The "park" thing gave me that clue.
I don't believe I have them? My headlight switch is the old push **** with two positions: parking lights and headlights. Before the upgrade, I did not have this problem. Am I missing something obvious?
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Old Mar 6, 2013 | 06:24 PM
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Originally Posted by speedofsound
I don't believe I have them? My headlight switch is the old push **** with two positions: parking lights and headlights. Before the upgrade, I did not have this problem. Am I missing something obvious?
Canadian?
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Old Mar 6, 2013 | 06:43 PM
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Originally Posted by cruiser54
Canadian?
Nope. It started it's life in Michigan.
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Old Mar 9, 2013 | 05:41 PM
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Sorry for the ignorance but has anyone done the h4 conversion on a ZJ?
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Old Mar 9, 2013 | 05:48 PM
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Originally Posted by 760side
Sorry for the ignorance but has anyone done the h4 conversion on a ZJ?
This would be a good place to ask that question:


https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f5/
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Old Mar 10, 2013 | 08:44 PM
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I did the harness upgrade today! Got it from LMC Truck. Took about an hour to do but let me tell ya best time and money spent! Even with the sealed beam lights!
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Old Mar 10, 2013 | 09:01 PM
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the harness is for Chevy's, right?
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Old Mar 10, 2013 | 09:04 PM
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Originally Posted by Fire18
I did the harness upgrade today! Got it from LMC Truck. Took about an hour to do but let me tell ya best time and money spent! Even with the sealed beam lights!
Told ya so..............
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Old Mar 15, 2013 | 06:55 PM
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Yes it is
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Old Mar 16, 2013 | 09:00 PM
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Just took harness back out. When turning headlight on caused whole dash to go black, radio off and amp gauge pegged at 18 with check gauges light on. Also when shutting off engine would cut all power and be totally dead. Took out, went back to factory wiring no issues except crappy lights. Oh well I tried!
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