I recently picked up a 1996 Cherokee in a trade, overall a clean looking vehicle. I just replaced the ignition cylinder due to losing the ignition key and after installation I no longer have headlights. Ive looked online for the headlight fuse location and am unsuccessful in locating it to see if it is even a fuse related issue. This is my first Xj I've ever owned so Im not too familiar with them just looking for advice and a solution. Thank you.

 

there could be a few reasons, but the headlights go through the ignition switch, so if you disconnected wires there is a chance that is the issue

Here are a few suggestions

download the FSM here (if you havent already)

https://cruiser54.com/

'95 FSM is correct for '96 headlights

You may have a system modified by an aftermarket harness (with relays) which is common and sensible, so check for the presence of that

The A5 size '96 Handbook has the fuse locations for a '96. The 95 FSM gives guidance and has the circuit diagram

If in doubt, place a test light on every fuse end

search this forum, someone has posted a site that had a pdf download for the '96 FSM

You must have the FSM to work on these vehicles electrics.

Download the 94-96 Parts Manual while you are at it

 

Awesome, thank you.

 

I checked the FSM and it said fuse 15, which is under the dash

a mirror and light is the best way to see and check them

'96 has changing fuse numbers, check them all

 

The '96 FSM can be downloaded from here. (all 1862 pages!!)

https://archive.org/details/96-jeep-...ith-supplement

Click on the circle with 3 dots on the left. Select Downloadable files. Pick Get PDF