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Old Dec 2, 2011 | 07:45 AM
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I have a 95 Cherokee Sport and I've been wondering for months if there is a switch for the interior lights? The only way I can get them to come on is by opening the door. This is really frustrating as I am a delivery driver and need the lights to read phone numbers on receipts at night. I was wondering if there is some mystery switch I'm missing or if anybody has come up with a solution by adding a switch?
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Old Dec 2, 2011 | 07:46 AM
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Twist the know for the headlights all the way to the left (I think) and it. Should turn them on
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Old Dec 2, 2011 | 07:49 AM
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Originally Posted by jr jeep
Twist the know for the headlights all the way to the left (I think) and it. Should turn them on

I've actually tried that and I thought that it should turn them on, but the only thing that the **** does is dim the dash lights.
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Old Dec 2, 2011 | 08:17 AM
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Originally Posted by bighouts5591

I've actually tried that and I thought that it should turn them on, but the only thing that the **** does is dim the dash lights.
Twist it all the way and twist a little harder. Mine was a little stuck at first but it should click to another detent
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Old Dec 2, 2011 | 08:37 AM
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Moved to chat...not fab...
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Old Dec 2, 2011 | 08:44 AM
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Like said, twist to the left till it stops then more till it clicks
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Old Dec 2, 2011 | 08:52 AM
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Originally Posted by wiggles
Like said, twist to the left till it stops then more till it clicks

It does click into a spot which I thought should be the lights, I've noticed that since I got it a few months ago, but they don't come on, I figured maybe it was just a locking position for the brightest dash setting.
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Old Dec 2, 2011 | 09:36 AM
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Originally Posted by bighouts5591
It does click into a spot which I thought should be the lights, I've noticed that since I got it a few months ago, but they don't come on, I figured maybe it was just a locking position for the brightest dash setting.
nope, that should be it... might want to take a look at the wiring on the back of switch, previous owner(s) may have undone stuff or tried doing there own thing...
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Old Dec 2, 2011 | 02:20 PM
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Definitely somethin wrong there all u gotta do is turn it to the left til it "clicks"
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