Im curious do any of the XJs have lighting in the back?

My 2 door doesnt have any lights back there, nor does it have a switch on the tailgate

was this an OEM option?

I was thinking about adding a universal door jamb switch in the metal above the taillights and maybe 1 light on the ceiling or 2 smaller lights on the side panels

Any thoughts on this?


Side note: I know the later Cherokees had this option, so can you retro-fit something to the older ones?

 

My 96 has lighting in the back. Not sure if it was an option or not...

 

Do you mind taking a picture of the assembly so I know what I am looking for?

I tried google and just abunch of aftermarket stuff pops up

I looked in my XJ parts catalog, and it seems like the OEM switch is mounted on the latch for the lift door, so that takes care of one thing

I just need the light pod/assembly now

 

yea, my 96 has a light in the rear as well...only turns on when the front doors are open tho.

 

here is what the switch/latch assembly on the tailgate looks like

http://www.teamgrandwagoneer.com/par...-552353902.JPG

 

I got a rear cargo dome light out of a 2000 model and pulled my headliner down in the back cut a hole to fit and and wired it up to some power.it doesnt come on automatically though(woe is me) Its the kind you have to push in on the light to make it come on

 

My 93 4 dr came standard with a small light in the cargo area and a dome light with two reading lamps up front, the dome lights would only light off the front doors beeing open though...

While the cash for clunkers program was running, I went to the Bone Yards and picked up an overhead console and a sound bar for next to nothing. I mounted the dome light that used to be up front on the sound bar and and wired the rear lights so they can be turned on with the buttons rather than having to open the front door...

 

Good job looks very clean and neat

 

yea looks really sharp

I think I am going to see if mine has the switched latch and run a ground from the regular dome to it, and then if I can find a factory dome light I will mount that up and run the hot and ground from the up front dome to the new one

 

The best aftermarket interior lights I have tried and I used them alot in semi trucks.
I bought at wal-mart its roughly 2"x3.5"x1.5" and clear. It uses a single 1156 bulb and with the refraction of the lens its makes a great light working, reading etc.
Its in the automotive section. I don't see it on the website.

 

interesting thanks

Im trying to keep the interior stock looking, but if that doesnt work out Ill have to take a trip to wallyworld

 

If you can find a sound bar(i know where to get one if he still has it) then you can put the factory light there as the wiring is behind the driveside c pillar

 

Has anyone wired in a door jamb switch for their stock dome lights?