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Jun 5, 2010 | 03:40 PM

fishbarn

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Model: Cherokee

need help with radio/lighting problems

i have a 97 cherokee se, i went to install a new radio and i cut the existing wire harness off and spliced the the radios wires into those...after that nightmare i decided to put the original stereo back in < lol > i soldered the old wires back into place but now my instrument cluster, and rear tailights dont light up? Brake Lights work, the interior overhead light works as well as the headlights. Any ideas as to what i can do to fix this would be much appreciated. Going up a river with no paddle

Jun 5, 2010 | 10:49 PM

4x4Dalton

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From: Virginia

Year: 1995

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 6 cyl. 4.0

I'm havin sorta the same problem but my overhead and under dash lights went out and still cant figure it out. So if yall know the answer PLEASE!!!!! Help.

Jun 5, 2010 | 10:56 PM

Allusion

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From: errrvre where

Year: 1996

Model: Cherokee

Engine: I6 4.0L HO, JBA headers, 99 intake, #703 injectors

check your fuses.. i blew a few putting in my first head unit...

Jun 5, 2010 | 11:28 PM

Bustedback

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From: Oroville, CA

Year: 1995

Model: Grand Cherokee

Engine: 4.0 with all of the noise and clatter

You shorted the dimmer wire that goes to the factory radio when you cut the connector off, check the headlamp fuse.

Jun 6, 2010 | 01:52 AM

firstime00XJ

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From: MI

Year: 2000

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0 I6

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Originally Posted by fishbarn

You made a rookie mistake and cut wires....

haha. Man I wish I could help, but I really have no idea...keep us updated!

Jun 6, 2010 | 09:30 AM

Desert Rat

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From: West Valley

Year: 1998

Model: Cherokee (XJ)

Engine: 4.0

Sounds like a fuse, your instrument cluster, park, tail and license light all share the same fuse. Check your fuses under the hood. Let us know what you figure out.