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Jun 3, 2011 | 06:56 AM

tommyxj2000

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From: dingmans Ferry, PA

Year: 99

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0

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my light for the lift gate keeps flickering on and off saying that its open which causes the overhead light to go on and off.....any ideas on where to start looking

Jun 3, 2011 | 09:49 AM

stryker1228

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From: Powhatan, VA

Year: 2000

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0 I6

Check the push switch that the lift gate hits when it's closed. It could be bad or not being pressed in all the way.

Jun 3, 2011 | 09:59 AM

tommyxj2000

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From: dingmans Ferry, PA

Year: 99

Model: Cherokee

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i noticed there was a small tear in the rubber covering the wiring, but i will check out the switch

Jun 3, 2011 | 10:03 AM

stryker1228

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Year: 2000

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That tear in the insulation is probably your problem. It's allowing the wire to ground out causing a short. Just wrap it with some electrical tape or of it's too bad, splice in a new piece of wire.