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XJ Dash Lights Mod
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From: Stevensville, Maryland
Year: 1994
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L
I did this to mine also, I got Red LED's, aparently red is easier on your eyes at night, it really is. Alot of boats have red gauges since they don't disturb your vision.
I had some LED's left over so I put them in the driver side, passenger side and back so they light up the floor, handy if you drop something at night. Just used a flush red switch to toggle them on and off.
I had some LED's left over so I put them in the driver side, passenger side and back so they light up the floor, handy if you drop something at night. Just used a flush red switch to toggle them on and off.
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From: Perth, Western Australia
Year: 1996
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L, sump guard, snorkel, LPG system, red and yellow top Optima batteries.
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From: Perth, Western Australia
Year: 1996
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L, sump guard, snorkel, LPG system, red and yellow top Optima batteries.
Vanity mirror lights 101.
Using a small, thin flat bladed screwdriver about 3 or 4 millimetres
Insert in the small hole at the bottom of the diffuser panel
Gently lever the screwdriver down only until the bottom tab pops out.
Using gentle pressure slide the panel toward the centre of the mirror, this releases the side tab and allows the panel to fall out.
Same process used for the other side.
Installation is the reverse, paying attention to the position of the tabs. Insert top first, then side. Instead of levering the screwdriver down, lever it up ! Gently, gently.
Map lights 101
Using the same screwdriver, insert at the rear, centre of the lamp button.
Carefully push straight up about 5 millimetres and lever the handle to the rear of the jeep.
Use your finger and pry the button downwards. The last pic shows the catch that holds the button and diffuser panel in place. This catch also activates the switch.
Patience and small movements should result in no damage and a job well done
Good luck and go gentle.
Using a small, thin flat bladed screwdriver about 3 or 4 millimetres
Insert in the small hole at the bottom of the diffuser panel
Gently lever the screwdriver down only until the bottom tab pops out.
Using gentle pressure slide the panel toward the centre of the mirror, this releases the side tab and allows the panel to fall out.
Same process used for the other side.
Installation is the reverse, paying attention to the position of the tabs. Insert top first, then side. Instead of levering the screwdriver down, lever it up ! Gently, gently.
Map lights 101
Using the same screwdriver, insert at the rear, centre of the lamp button.
Carefully push straight up about 5 millimetres and lever the handle to the rear of the jeep.
Use your finger and pry the button downwards. The last pic shows the catch that holds the button and diffuser panel in place. This catch also activates the switch.
Patience and small movements should result in no damage and a job well done
Good luck and go gentle.
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Posts: 315
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From: Perth, Western Australia
Year: 1996
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L, sump guard, snorkel, LPG system, red and yellow top Optima batteries.
Oh, be careful bending the metal tabs that the globe clips into. The standard globe is a small bore and the replacement nearly twice the diameter.
The metal is thin and possibly brittle, so once again go gently, bend just enough, not too much.
The old globe is 29mm long, the new is 31mm, you need to be careful fitting this also so you don't break the plastic or your new globe.
The metal is thin and possibly brittle, so once again go gently, bend just enough, not too much.
The old globe is 29mm long, the new is 31mm, you need to be careful fitting this also so you don't break the plastic or your new globe.
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From: York, PA
Year: 1998
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
This thread would be way more helpful if everyone posted EXACTLY what they got along with a picture. Pics are absolutely necessary due to the differences in these!
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Model: Cherokee
Best looking one on this thread. Can you please tell me exactly what bulbs you used here? Are they SuperBrightLED?
This thread would be way more helpful if everyone posted EXACTLY what they got along with a picture. Pics are absolutely necessary due to the differences in these!
Best looking one on this thread. Can you please tell me exactly what bulbs you used here? Are they SuperBrightLED?
This thread would be way more helpful if everyone posted EXACTLY what they got along with a picture. Pics are absolutely necessary due to the differences in these!
Then I went to superbrite and used their led list for the Cherokee, then copied the LED number and typed it into amazon. I then selected all sellers that at least have a warehouse here in the US so no int. Shipping
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From: York, PA
Year: 1998
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
I think I will hold off and get a TJ cluster one of these days, because man...that just looks awesome all around.
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Posts: 298
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From: Winchester, VA
Year: 2000
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L I6
Got too excited about the LEDs so I installed all the cabin lights ( except for all the dash lights ) in the BB jeep
Here are the before and after shots.
Attachment 193855
Attachment 193856
Overhead console map lights.
Attachment 193857
Attachment 193858
Vanity mirror lights.
Attachment 193859
Attachment 193860
Footwell lights.
Attachment 193861
Shift indicator lights ( forgot the before shot )
Attachment 193862
Attachment 193863
Rear dome light ( damn that's bright )
Attachment 193864
Attachment 193865
Front and rear shot of the end result.
I am very happy with how this turned out, it took me less than an hour including taking photos and cooking dinner.
You could easily read a book in my jeep now and not strain your eyes, the wife can do her makeup and not look like she just left clown college and the light in the back is bright enough for a workshop
( or to grow some vegetables hydroponically ).
Stay tuned for the next instalment of - The BB jeep's, you light up my life. Where I install my dash, instrument and warning lights.
Coming soon - exterior LED mod, indicators, brake lights, tail lights, reverse lights, number plate lights, park lights. ( just waiting for them to arrive).
Here are the before and after shots.
Attachment 193855
Attachment 193856
Overhead console map lights.
Attachment 193857
Attachment 193858
Vanity mirror lights.
Attachment 193859
Attachment 193860
Footwell lights.
Attachment 193861
Shift indicator lights ( forgot the before shot )
Attachment 193862
Attachment 193863
Rear dome light ( damn that's bright )
Attachment 193864
Attachment 193865
Front and rear shot of the end result.
I am very happy with how this turned out, it took me less than an hour including taking photos and cooking dinner.
You could easily read a book in my jeep now and not strain your eyes, the wife can do her makeup and not look like she just left clown college and the light in the back is bright enough for a workshop
( or to grow some vegetables hydroponically ).
Stay tuned for the next instalment of - The BB jeep's, you light up my life. Where I install my dash, instrument and warning lights.
Coming soon - exterior LED mod, indicators, brake lights, tail lights, reverse lights, number plate lights, park lights. ( just waiting for them to arrive).
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From: Indianapolis
Year: '99 and '91
Model: Cherokee
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From: Greensboro NC
Year: 1997
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L
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Joined: Sep 2011
Posts: 315
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From: Perth, Western Australia
Year: 1996
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L, sump guard, snorkel, LPG system, red and yellow top Optima batteries.
