lock have a mind of there own.
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From: Port Barrington, illinois
Year: 1998
Model: Cherokee
Engine: I-6 4.0 litre
lock have a mind of there own.
i have a 98 xj 4.0 sport.
my power lock seem to want to lock and unlock on there own.
is it the drivers switch controls???
please help thanks
my power lock seem to want to lock and unlock on there own.
is it the drivers switch controls???
please help thanks
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From: Salt Lake City, UT
Year: 1998
Model: Cherokee (XJ)
Engine: 4.0
I have a 98 sport too and had this problem. I changed the lock switches on both front doors and that didn't fix it.
I eventually found an exposed wire underneath the steering column that was rubbing against the metal kick panel. Whenever the exposed wire would touch the metal it would lock/unlock the doors. I covered up the wire with electrical tape and have not had the problem since.
I eventually found an exposed wire underneath the steering column that was rubbing against the metal kick panel. Whenever the exposed wire would touch the metal it would lock/unlock the doors. I covered up the wire with electrical tape and have not had the problem since.
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Junior Member
Joined: Dec 2012
Posts: 45
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From: Port Barrington, illinois
Year: 1998
Model: Cherokee
Engine: I-6 4.0 litre
I have a 98 sport too and had this problem. I changed the lock switches on both front doors and that didn't fix it.
I eventually found an exposed wire underneath the steering column that was rubbing against the metal kick panel. Whenever the exposed wire would touch the metal it would lock/unlock the doors. I covered up the wire with electrical tape and have not had the problem since.
I eventually found an exposed wire underneath the steering column that was rubbing against the metal kick panel. Whenever the exposed wire would touch the metal it would lock/unlock the doors. I covered up the wire with electrical tape and have not had the problem since.
thanks ill look tonight when i get home from work.
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