Hi all,

I am relatively new Cherokee owner and by far no mechanic. Last week I changed my headlight switch as the headlights would not go on when the key was in a run mode / headlight switch one level out (drive level?).

After changing the headlights I discovered that my car doesn't crank anymore. I have tracked the problem down to the headlight switch by checking the starter relay with a multimedia and battery is ok. (Old and needs to be replaced, but can start the engine as I hotwired the car at the starter solenoid).

As this happened after I was fiddlening with changing the headlight switch I am afraid that I simply disconnected or removed a wire by mistake. I discovered one short red wire to the right of the fusebox after I finished changing the headlamp switch. Do any of you have some tips on how to test the ignition switch before I buy a new one? Does my fuse box look ok and do anyone recognise the red cable?

Thank you for any advice and your time!

My car is a 1995 Jeep Cherokee XJ. It previously had an alarm connected, but this has been "deactivated" by a previous owner)

 

Wire found on the floor to the right of the fuse panel after changing the headlight





Anything missing?








Anything missing?





Loose cable to the right. Cruise? (I don't have cruise control)