wheres the brake relay?

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Jan 30, 2011 | 10:08 PM

J-leblanc

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wheres the brake relay?

88 cherokee. I6 My brake lights dont work, the bulbs are good, the fuse is good, and the brake pedal switch is new. I was looking at a wiring diagram and it shows a brake relay.. does anyone know where it is located?

Jan 30, 2011 | 10:36 PM

thundaluvin

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From: Davison, MI

Year: 1988

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0

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according to my FSM the brake relay is behind the rear interior panel on the drivers side. pm me your email and I can email the diagram

Jan 30, 2011 | 10:49 PM

thundaluvin

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http://jeep.zerok.ru/index.php?page=92

about a quarter of the way down this page is the diagram you seek.

Jan 30, 2011 | 11:20 PM

redmuck

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Year: 1993

Model: Cherokee(XJ)

Engine: 4.0 i six H.O.

cool on the manual! im sure i'll find useful stuff on there,that the haynes manual does'nt have.

Jan 30, 2011 | 11:53 PM

J-leblanc

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How do I get to it? Could this cause my brake lights not to work?

Jan 30, 2011 | 11:55 PM

thundaluvin

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How do I get to it? Could this cause my brake lights not to work?

you have to remove the trim that covers the wheel well on the inside. And yes that could cause your brake lights not to work. do you have power at the brake light switch? and coming out of it?