taythegibs

so i got in touch with chrysler and got my build sheet V V(questions at the end)

Dear Taylor:

Thank you for contacting the Chrysler Customer Assistance Center
regarding your 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee.

Congratulations on your recent purchase. We are certain your vehicle
will provide you with many miles of pleasurable driving.

We are pleased to provide vehicle build information per your request.

According to our records, your vehicle was equipped from the factory
with the following:

Leather Trimmed Bucket Seats
Luxury Group
Trailer Tow Group
Monotone Paint
Limited Decor Group
136 Amp Alternator
600 Amp Maintenance Free Battery
Anti-Lock 4-Wheel-Disc Brakes
Low Back Bucket Seats
Rear 60/40 Folding Seat
Next Generation Front Air Bags**
Floor Carpet
Cargo Compartment Carpet
Cargo Net
Cargo Tie Down Loops
Front & Rear Floor Mats
Spare Tire Cover
Cargo Compartment Cover
Passenger Assist Handles
Mini Overhead Console
Full Length Floor Console
Steering Column Locking Slip Collar
All 4-Speed Automatic Transmissions
4-Spd. Automatic 4RE Transmission
Lock-Up Torque Converter
Single Speed On Demand Transfer Case
3.73 Axle Ratio
Dana 44/226MM Rear Axle
All Engines
5.2L V8 MPI Engine
Tinted Windshield Glass
Front Door Tinted Glass
Deep Tint Sunscreen Glass
Flipper Liftgate Glass
Rear Window Defroster
Sun Visors w/Illum Vanity Mirrors
Rear View Auto Dim Mirror
Left Power Fold-Away Mirror
Right Power Fold-Away Mirror
Power Mirrors, Fold-Away
All Vehicles W/Power Mirrors
Power Sunroof
Remote Keyless Entry
Air Conditioning w/Auto Temp Control
Hood Insulation
Deluxe Insulation Group
Instrument Cluster w/Tach
120 MPH Primary Speedometer
Var Intermittent Windshield Wipers
Rear Window Wiper/Washer
Cigar Lighter
Dual Note Electric Horns
Locking Glove Box
Power Windows
Power Locks
Heated Front Seats
Illuminated Entry
Warning Chime
Vehicle Information Center
Courtesy Lamps
Glove Box Lamp
Ash Tray Lamp
Door Courtesy Lamps
Underhood Lamp
Cargo Compartment Lamp
Traveler/Mini Trip Computer
Radio/Driver Seat/Mirrors Memory
Automatic Headlamps
Fog Lamps
CHMSL Lamp
Security Alarm
Front License Plate Bracket
Body Color Grille
Black Windshield Moldings
Roof Rack
California Emissions
Speed Control
Heavy Duty Engine Cooling
Moss Green Pearl Coat
Moss Green Pearl Coat
All Radio Equipped Vehicles
AM/FM Cassette Compact Disc Radio
6 Speakers
Fixed Long Mast Antenna
Speed Sensitive Steering
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
Normal Duty Suspension
Tilt Steering Column
Full Size Spare Tire
Inside Mounted Spare Tire
P225/70R16 OWL AS Perf Tires
Goodyear Brand Tires
16X7.0 Lux Alum Gold Wheels
Matching Spare Wheel
All Aluminum Wheels
Build To U.S. Mkt. Specifications
California Emissions Order Code
7 Additional Gallons of Gas
Spring - Left Front
Spring - Left Rear
Spring - Right Front
Spring - Right Rear
GVW/Payload Rating
Customer Preferred Package 2TK
Customer Preferred Package 28K

my questions are-
what are the last 2 things (in red) i could not find what they mean?

It the trailer tow group, at the top (in blue), does that mean that i have the trailer wiring? it has an after market hitch and no plug. found the plug inside, check

what is the CHMSL lamp? -third brake light, check

thanks!

dlundblad

How many people have had your Jeep before you? It almost sounds like the hitch and wiring was removed my one owner and an aftermarket hitch was later installed by another owner...

And I believe the CHMSL lamp is the brake light above the rear window...

ol"blue

That stands for: Central Hi-Mount Stop Lamp as Dave stated.
Here is a list of options on '97 ZJ's. I know yours is a '96 but a few are similar.http://autopedia.com/Jeep/97_GrandOpt.html
Not all of the Tow groups include the hitch.

taythegibs

earlier i managed to open my rear hatch(a combination of pushing and pulling to open the glass then hitting the inside to knock open the main part of the hatch) and i noticed the little compartment that i had seen in pics and i opened it. lo and behold there were the wires and the connector, all brand spankin new! it was an 8? pin uhaul end. i am wondering if i could use a regular 4 pin hookup because the top 4 were the same as a normal 4 pin.

another thing is did all of the jeeps have the California emissions?

BLKXJ 96

CHMSL: Center High Mounted Stop Lamp

ol"blue

Are these similar? http://www.wjjeeps.com/trailer_9b.jpg
http://www.wjjeeps.com/trailer_4.jpg

taythegibs

no it is 2 rows of 4, the first is the oppisite of the trailer flat 4 plug i think it is a male and 3 female slots? and the lower is 4 female slots ill try and find a picture of a similar one

ol"blue

Oh...Those are for plugging in those auxiliary towing lights. They're sometimes magnetic, other styles hang from the trunk of the towed car. I've got some for use with my tow-dolly. You can use just the regular part of the connector. They sell a rubber plug to seal the unused half of the connector to keep water and crud out.

taythegibs

oh and i found a cover for it with a place on either side for screws...i think im going to put it up beside the little hatch