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Oct 12, 2010 | 07:19 PM

#16

mtparker97

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From: Hampton, Virginia

Model: Cherokee

Engine: none other

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Originally Posted by redbond4

mtparker97 You sir are a "STAR". Ive been trying to figure out why none of my windows worked other than from the drivers door. I suspected the lockout switch but wasnt sure. Read your post and did the jumper wire and now all windows work again. Been about 3 years. Thanks again

why thank you my friend. thats what we are here for.

Jan 12, 2014 | 08:46 AM

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budg74

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Year: 2000

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0L

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Originally Posted by redbond4

I would rather have the lockout working on mine but they want 175 bucks at the dealer. You can only get the whole switch panel. I'm a bit scared to try and disasemble mine to see if the switch is fixable.

Search it on Youtube. I guy shows how to fix the switch. They have broken solder joints causing the issue. If you feel comfortable taking the assembly apart and have soldering iron.

Jan 12, 2014 | 09:33 AM

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Roler

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From: Australia

Year: 1997 (RHD)

Model: Cherokee (XJ)

Engine: 4.0 ltr

These two (larger) solder points closest to the switch, to be more precise...to continue a resurrected thread, for those looking for a proper fix.

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Jan 12, 2014 | 09:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Roler

These two (larger) solder points closest to the switch, to be more precise...to continue a resurrected thread, for those looking for a proper fix.

I plan on doing that at a later date. I just connected the wires in the kick panel for a short term fix. Works like a charm.

Jan 12, 2014 | 11:35 AM

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Roler

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Year: 1997 (RHD)

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Well, given the fact that this thread by now has had 12000+ views, let's say this is a familiar issue. But one with a fix

Jan 12, 2014 | 11:59 AM

#21

investinwaffles

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From: Tarpon Springs, FL / Denver, CO

Year: '98

Engine: 4.0 I6

Just reflow the switch solder points, no clue why so many people ghetto-rig that **** with a jumper wire. I did all the contacts and not just the window lockout points, took about 5 mins. Clean the contacts on the physical switch as well, and throw some die-electric grease in for longevity.

Jan 12, 2014 | 01:23 PM

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Stuck-n-mud

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From: Mile from Tomken

Year: 1998

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0

Yep my 98' is the same way. Going to fix it now that I know how
Thanks guys
Not trying to hijack, but how about a sun roof? Previous owner said it never worked. So yesterday I started digging around and found 2 wires coming frome the sun roof, both have inline fuses, after fuses there about 6" of wire just hang'in any idea as to where they go to fuse box ( passenger side )
Really not trying to hi-jack, but seams like ( roughly ) same type of issue