Stock XJ Cherokee Tech. All XJ Non-modified/stock questions go here XJ (84-01)
All OEM related XJ specific tech. Examples, no start, general maintenance or anything that's stock.

my elecrical system went out-anyone have any ideas

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Dec 17, 2011 | 01:44 PM
  #1  
gleggett's Avatar
Thread Starter
Newbie
 
Joined: Aug 2011
Posts: 4
Likes: 0
From: alaska
Year: 1989
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0l renix
Default my elecrical system went out-anyone have any ideas

ok so i was out taking care of some Christmas shopping and everything seemed to be working just fine, i noticed my volt gauge was reading a little low so i stopped in and had my battery and alternator tested, my battery is rated at 750cca and it tested at 758cca and my alternator tested at 14.25v with and without loads on so they are working properly. about 2 hours later i lost my heater blower motor, my radio, my windshield wipers, my blinkers, and my 6" k.c. lights all at the same time, those are the only things not working, i still have my hazards (even though my blinkers dont work) headlights high and low beam, tail lights, reverse lights, even my dome light, engine still fires right up i have no blown fuses, and all the wiring looks ok, does any one have any ideas on what i can do to fix this issue? i am at a loss, please help

Last edited by gleggett; Dec 17, 2011 at 02:59 PM. Reason: forgot to mention hazards work but blinkers dont
Reply
Old Dec 17, 2011 | 08:33 PM
  #2  
hypersthenos's Avatar
Junior Member
 
Joined: Oct 2011
Posts: 54
Likes: 0
From: Spokane, WA
Year: 1987
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 I6
Default

I would start with the negative ground system. Do a quick search for "renix negative ground" & get all the info you need. The ground system on the '87-'90 (called Renix era) Jeeps have a poorly desinged ground system which is inexpensive & easy to correct. Should be done anyway-even if this does not correct your problem. There's lots of help/advice here. I'm basically regurgitating advice I've recieved here. Hope this helps.
Reply
Old Dec 17, 2011 | 08:45 PM
  #3  
gatorbait's Avatar
Member
 
Joined: Oct 2011
Posts: 236
Likes: 0
From: Gainesville!!!
Year: 1993
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 straight 6
Default

Check all connections, some maybe dirty like mine. disconnected cleand and wokred!
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
96Co
Stock XJ Cherokee Tech. All XJ Non-modified/stock questions go here
12
Jan 10, 2024 06:17 AM
JJM
KL Cherokee Tech
18
Dec 31, 2018 07:56 AM
Outlaw Star
Cherokee Chat
5
Sep 4, 2015 10:19 AM
studmuffin
Stock XJ Cherokee Tech. All XJ Non-modified/stock questions go here
1
Sep 3, 2015 06:59 PM
Jicki Rough
Stock XJ Cherokee Tech. All XJ Non-modified/stock questions go here
1
Sep 2, 2015 09:36 AM

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
 



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 10:45 PM.