a small clamp/cut splice is a great way to do this too.
or a small piece of INSULATED stiff wire.
i usually just slap the switch console and it works again.

THANKS A MILLION for this fix!!

 

Just did this with a paper clip. Pushed it as far down as i could. Idk if anyone has had a fire caused by this but ill keep an eye on the wires. Now I don't have to listen to my passengers complain about me locking the windows on em. Thanks alot for this

 

Just did this on my 99 XJ. Saved me a bundle and some time. I used a short piece of insulated wire instead of a paper clip because it will stay in place better. I guess my paper clip was too skinny.

 

Awesome i got mine to work 97 sport. Turned out just dirty plug. Thanks. God bless cherokee forums

 

Thanks Cherokee forums!!!

Easy fix for the new family 01.

Couple wire taps and some wire and they all work again!!!

 

Hi, thanks for this seemingly easy fix. Now I am the only jeep owner who has to ask how to even get to these wires! The only thing which seems to be detachable is the plastic feet trim on the lower side of the entrance which has 2 screws. But the wires should be directly next to the fuse box, no? I don't see a fuse box on the picture. How is it done :S

By the way, i have a right-steerer. Thanks

 

Is the fuse panel on the right next to your gas pedal?
If so I would check out the passenger side kick panel. it's actually a nut that holds both kick panels in place.
Thats assuming you have the newer model 97-01 as you neglected to put in your vehicle information so we can give you a correct answer.

 

If you are having trouble locating the wires in the kick panel, they will definately be within the door by the master switch. Remove the door panel and you will see them (yellow and tan).

JB

 

So, I'm able to roll my pass window down from the drivers controls but not the pass control.. The pass front is the only window I have a problem with.. Both back doors work. I'm thinking I may not have this issue but maybe something else..I tried jumping the lock out to see but still no luck.. I check for power on the pass side door switch and can't find any unless I hit the down button on the driver side.. Power in the purple with white stripe wire. Anyone know which color wire should have power for the pass side switch? thanks!

Oh, 99 xj, thanks

 

Hi, sorry for that. Yes, I have the newer model, and yes, the fuse box is on the right side of the gas pedal. So you are suggesting that I should remove not the right side panel near the fuse box but the passenger side panel on the left? Even though my window controls are obviously on the right side?

Thanks!

 

Wow what a lifesaver!!!! Thanks for the post

 

Seriously? I listened to my wife and kids complain for a year, and all it took was a 2"chunk of wire? Great fix!

 

Great Idea just fixed mine after replacing the switch once.

 

My lil girl is a 2000 XJ,where under the carpet do I find the connector? driver or passenger side?

 

Did this one the other day it works perfect... 1998 Cherokee four door. Thanks for the info