cojeepin

I got a brand new stereo for my 01 xj and for the love of me I cam not get this this on, I have connected all the wires in the correct order I triple checked and so I took them all apart and tested my posative and sure enough my constant wasn't getting any power does anyone have/know this issue or how to fix it thanks!!!

SteveMongr

Did it blow a fuse? Is the key On?
Are you using an adapter harness that plugs into the jeeps harness, or did you cut the wires?
Do you have a wire diagram to insure proper color wire for power?
Just need more info

cojeepin

No checked the fuses and key is on yes and I cut the wires and yes iv use the diagram like 10 times just to make sure but I also noticed my interior lights are all out now

SteveMongr

Thanks for the full reply, did not intend to sound condescending or silly asking if key was on, just covering all the bases.
Now that the dome lights are out, I would suspect there is a grounding issue. When you tested the power wire, did you use a black wire as ground or use a metal part of the vehicle chassis/body?
It's a tough diagnoses from this side of a computer.

cojeepin

It fine I understand, I'm 16 so sometimes I forget to give the whole list before asking someone to diagnose and I remember using the wire one if the times just me being stupid but then I used a metal ground everytime since then

Turbo X_J

1. Dimmer wire, disconnect & tape it.
2. Replace the fizzed fuse.

cojeepin

How do I find dimmer wire and fizzed fuse?

cojeepin

Also the gauges stopped working aswell

SteveMongr

Bing and the fuse box.
I did the Bing part and got the wire colors for a 2000, should be the same as 01. The fuse box will be marked as to which fuse feeds what. Included here is a picture comparing good fuse-bad fuse.
Wiring from this link;http://www.the12volt.com/installbay/...tail/1214.html
Next time, I suggest using an adapter plug for radio and not cutting the stock wire harness.

2000 Jeep Cherokee Stereo Wiring
Constant 12V+ Pink/Yellow
Switched 12V+ Red/White
Ground Black
Illumination Orange/Brown
Dimmer Black/Light Blue
Antenna Right Front
Front Speakers 6 1/2" Doors
Left Front (+) Dark Green
Left Front (-) Brown/Red
Right Front (+) Purple
Right Front (-) Dark Blue/Red
Rear Speakers 5 1/4" Roof Mount
Left Rear (+) Brown/Yellow
Left Rear (-) Brown/Light Blue
Right Rear (+) Dark Blue/White
Right Rear (-) Dark Blue/Orange

SteveMongr

Bzzzt. Gauge lights are tied into the dimmer wire. Dimmer wire is black w/ blue tracer. Maybe you used it as a ground during testing and it blew a fuse. Hopefully just a fuse.

cojeepin

Got it thanks guys

PhoenixMom

Ohh u should prob check the wiring for breaks or corrosion.. follow the bunch of wires from deck harness thru to the junction box(fuse box) under hood.. Cherokees are notorious for breaking power & ground wires, especially in the rubber boots in door jams