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Old 08-24-2012, 10:35 AM
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Default neeed help!! headlights wont turn on but markers work

what should i check! everything works includeing high beams. does the headlights have a fuse or something because the turned on once but never turned on again. any idea's?
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Probably either the bulb itself or the switch.

Pull a bulb (they are sealed beam style) and check for power at the plug?
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My guess would be that the headlight switch is cooked.

The headlight switch carries all the load in a Cherokee. They melt quite frequently.

As GOD has mentioned, the headlight plug itself tends to melt as well.
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If you do find it's a trashed switch do yourself (and your new switch) a favor and install one of these. Gives you "peace of mind" and brighter lights.

http://www.putco.com/products.cfm?ac...4-9273fe4298ef
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