neeed help!! headlights wont turn on but markers work

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Aug 24, 2012 | 10:35 AM

guardinocherokee

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From: Beaver Falls

Year: 2000

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0 l

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?

Aug 24, 2012 | 10:37 AM

Gee oh Dee

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From: Milwaukee, WI

Year: 1987

Engine: Check

Probably either the bulb itself or the switch.

Pull a bulb (they are sealed beam style) and check for power at the plug?

Aug 24, 2012 | 11:17 AM

Lowrange2

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From: +34° 25' 35.67", -81° 21' 12.04"

Year: 1993

Engine: 4.0

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.

Aug 24, 2012 | 03:05 PM

EZEARL

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From: WV

Year: '96

Model: Cherokee

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