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Dec 20, 2010 | 09:36 AM

#16

jsmith823

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From: Greenville, SC

Year: 1999

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0

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Originally Posted by 94sport

Did you check the wiring harness connection under the air cleaner box like I mentioned in my last response to your question?

No, I am planning on doing that today. What exactly am I looking for?

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Originally Posted by Turbo X_J

The one on the dash?

Yep, that was a major main in the ***...

Dec 20, 2010 | 11:08 AM

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oggy017

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From: Watertown, NY

Year: 1999

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0

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Originally Posted by jsmith823

Hello evrybody! I just purchased a 96 Cherokee, and I have a problem with the headlights. The high beams work, but the low beams do not come on. When I first pull the plunger to turn on the lights, all of the instruments and etc light up, but not the actual headlights. I have to click the turn signal lever to turn on the high beams, which work, but if I try and go back to low, nothing. Any ideas?

Are you pulling the plunger completely out? sounds liek a stupid question, but You have to make sure the lights SHOULD be on...

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Originally Posted by claygrassmann

check the bulbs then elec connections then fuses then for shorts, electrical problems always should be started with the easiest stuff

you have to rule the simple things out first, check your fuses/relays/bulbs before throwing parts at it, Be sure to check with a MULTIMETER, not visual, I've looked at fuses and seen nothing wrong, only to find that the break was so minimal I couldn't see it...

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Originally Posted by ZaKingHunter

Bulbs might be a little loose. Try reseating the connections. It happens with my headlights from time to time.

connections are simple to check, and should be on the top of the list of things to check, I've replaced relays for window motors, only to find the motor was unplugged by the previous owner... not one of my brightest moments...

Dec 20, 2010 | 10:01 PM

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jsmith823

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From: Greenville, SC

Year: 1999

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0

I have heard that the connections are under the air box, do I simply remove the box and there they are?

Sep 11, 2012 | 02:57 PM

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dgreay

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Year: 96

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0L

i'm having the same issue with my 96 XJ. replaced the MFS a few weeks ago and yesterday i realized that the lows werent working at all.(good thing i dont drive at night much). gonna scope out the harness next. thanks for the info