Smoothride4me

How do you bypass a rear window safety switch on a 2001 Grand Cherokee ?

dave1123

Welcome to CF!

As far as I know, there is only one way to keep the rear windows from not opening from their own switches, and that's by locking them out with the window lock switch on the driver's door console. On my 2000, that switch also locks out the front passenger's window as well. It can get easily set with your elbow accidentally. The child safety lock on the rear edge of the doors just keeps the doors from opening from the inside with the handle.

With the window lock switch set, you should still be able to operate them from the driver's door console.

Your 2001 may be different, IDK.

Smoothride4me

The switch is broken, I dont have any children so I want to bypass the switch.. Windows go up and down anytime.. And Thank You Dave

dave1123

The major problem with jeeps of this age and newer is everything is integrated into the electronic systems and are controlled by a Body Control Module thru the Can-Bus network where all the modules talk to each other. It's not just simple circuits anymore. You can try just disconnecting it or jumpering it. It may work. I'd be willing to bet if you opened the door panel, the switch console will have a big harness plug on it where you'll have to figure out which pins control that switch. It may even be connected internally.

I'm 71 years old and have worked on vehicles since I was 14. Some of this stuff still boggles my mind. I have an electronic and mechanical background and understand the theory, but it gets too difficult sometimes. The theory behind integrating the circuits was to reduce the amount of hardwire and transmit data more easily. That's easy for an electronic technician, but not for an old guy like me.

That's about all I've got. Good luck.