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Old 05-16-2011, 07:47 AM
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I have a 1995 Cherokee and the Radio, A/C, Heat, and wipers only work in accessories and not when started.
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It might be a fuse or relay in the BJB
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Ok, Ill check the fuses. A guy at work was telling me it could be the ignition switch does that sound true?
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idk never heard of that before but try the fuses first
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If I were to guess I'd say ignition switch. Its obviously not the fuses since items work properly when in acc position.

I would diagnosis the problem tho to find the actual part failure.

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Just picked up an Ignition switch. Thanks for all the input.
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Originally Posted by wiggync
Just picked up an Ignition switch. Thanks for all the input.
ur good on that... the contacts inside the switch wear out. if u ever take one apart you'll see what I mean
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Is it just a fuse to disable the airbag while im working in the steering column?
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I'd be surprised if the Air bag had a fuse. Just unplug it really carefully after disconnecting the battery and hooking the two cables together to discharge any caps in the system..
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Ok, thanks again
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Disconnect battery negative before doing electrical work.
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Thanks everyone. New switch installed and the problem has been solved.
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