need reverse lights for inspection..How can I bypass nss for lights to work
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[QUOTE=you cannot bypass them on a 1997-2001 since the tcm and ecm controls everything
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not true. I bypassed mine in the mean time with 0 issues
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not true. I bypassed mine in the mean time with 0 issues
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Year: 1989 xj sport 2dr
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98,auto,
I know my NSS is starting to act up, cause sometimes I have to put it in Neutral for it to start.
Is there a way I can get my reverse lights to work when I put it in reverse, without having to buy a new NSS.
I know some of you will say clean it out, but i've tried 3 times and that thing is NOT coming off.
I know my NSS is starting to act up, cause sometimes I have to put it in Neutral for it to start.
Is there a way I can get my reverse lights to work when I put it in reverse, without having to buy a new NSS.
I know some of you will say clean it out, but i've tried 3 times and that thing is NOT coming off.
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its easy to bypass u just need a switch on the dash that u can use and a wire that runs under the hood to the conecter for the nss un plug the switch and find the male side i beleave or the jeep side not the nss side turn the switch on with the jeep running be carfull as this is the part that u can mess stuff up touch the powered side of the wire to the little **** on the inside one at a time have a friend behind to see witch one lights up the lights then put the wire in the corosponding hole on the female side and BAM u have lights that is what i did till i could get a new NSS
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Mine only come on in my 98 Cherokee once in awhile too and I also have to have an inspection in about a week. Guess I better clean the NSS and see if that works. I'm just scared to mess it up! Does anyone know if they definitely check the reverse lights in Ohio during an inspection?
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take where the switch connects to the main wiring harness. take the two black wires ON THE SWITCH HARNESS not the main one. and connect them with a wire nut. that will successfully ground out the switch and you will have not starting issues ever and reverse lights will work. did it on mine a year ago and im good
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What I did is I went to Walmart and picked up some of the small clear fog lights and mounted them under me bumper with a separate switch and relay and I was able to get mine to pass the safety inspection here in Texas. Just a thought, It worked for me.
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Originally Posted by JeepGrrl394
Mine only come on in my 98 Cherokee once in awhile too and I also have to have an inspection in about a week. Guess I better clean the NSS and see if that works. I'm just scared to mess it up! Does anyone know if they definitely check the reverse lights in Ohio during an inspection?
But if I push up on the shifter my lights will come on.
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Originally Posted by JeepGrrl394
My Jeep has a salvage title, so if I wanna drive it again at least on the road, yup, need to have an inspection...
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The Jeep itself looks good. Just some scrapes that we buffed out and a few dents on the right side front and rear fenders. The passenger door is a little dented too, but nothing bad. We didn't have to replace any parts and I heard that's mainly what they look for. Just to make sure I didn't put any stolen parts on it. So I'm hoping the reverse lights acting up isn't an issue. Ticks me off though! I've had the Jeep for 14 years and not a single dent on it, and cuz some dumb lady wasn't paying attention and she decided to turn right into me!
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The Jeep itself looks good. Just some scrapes that we buffed out and a few dents on the right side front and rear fenders. The passenger door is a little dented too, but nothing bad. We didn't have to replace any parts and I heard that's mainly what they look for. Just to make sure I didn't put any stolen parts on it. So I'm hoping the reverse lights acting up isn't an issue. Ticks me off though! I've had the Jeep for 14 years and not a single dent on it, and cuz some dumb lady wasn't paying attention and she decided to turn right into me!
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Well...I have to replace the ebrake that the towing company broke and I guess try to clean that NSS. Which I need to do by the 20th. I'm not sure what a "build thread" is...sorry...newbie here! Never had any Jeep issues until recently.
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Year: 1992
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Originally Posted by JeepGrrl394
Well...I have to replace the ebrake that the towing company broke and I guess try to clean that NSS. Which I need to do by the 20th. I'm not sure what a "build thread" is...sorry...newbie here! Never had any Jeep issues until recently.