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Tech Forum => Workshop => Topic started by: joe on September 19, 2011, 09:47:02 PM

Title: Grand Cherokee inside light
Post by: joe on September 19, 2011, 09:47:02 PM
The inside lights don't come on when the door opens but they do work from the switch manually . I have looked for something to turn this function on and read the manual but nothing . Any idea`s ?
Title: Re: Grand Cherokee inside light
Post by: scrw on September 20, 2011, 08:44:54 AM
do they come on when the passenger door opens? is it just a duff door switch?
Title: Re: Grand Cherokee inside light
Post by: bigjeepzj on September 20, 2011, 12:50:36 PM
You may find just taking the switch off and cleaning it and where it contacts the body work fixes it
Title: Re: Grand Cherokee inside light
Post by: joe on September 20, 2011, 12:57:06 PM
You may find just taking the switch off and cleaning it and where it contacts the body work fixes it
I cant fined a switch on the door it must have a censer somewhere   
Title: Re: Grand Cherokee inside light
Post by: gregwho on September 20, 2011, 05:18:28 PM
Not sure if you have the WJ Grand Cherokee, but I have the manual for the WJ and looked up the door ajar switch just in case:


If you want me to dig out the latch removal operation let me know and i'll post for you
Title: Re: Grand Cherokee inside light
Post by: joe on September 20, 2011, 08:51:47 PM
Not sure if you have the WJ Grand Cherokee, but I have the manual for the WJ and looked up the door ajar switch just in case:

  • The door ajar switches are integral to the door latch mechnicism. The front door ajar switches are actuated by the front door latch mechanisms, and are hard wired between a body ground and the Driver Door Module (DDM) or the Passenger Door Module (PDM). The rear door ajar switches are actuated by the rear door latch mechanisms, and are hard wired between a body ground and the Body Control Module (BCM) through the rear door and body wire har- nesses.
    The door ajar switches cannot be adjusted or repaired and, if faulty or damaged, the door latch unit must be replaced. (Refer to 23 - BODY/DOOR - FRONT/LATCH - REMOVAL) or (Refer to 23 - BODY/DOORS - REAR/LATCH - REMOVAL) for the service procedures. For complete circuit diagrams, refer to the appropriate wiring information.

If you want me to dig out the latch removal operation let me know and i'll post for you
hi, thanks .  What is the WJ ?  .  The switch must be ok as when the door is open it tells you on the dash display  "door open "  So I think it may be something else . I have been through all the options on the dash computer but cant see anything to set inside lights on or off
Title: Re: Grand Cherokee inside light
Post by: gazjeep on September 21, 2011, 12:23:53 AM
WJ = Grand Cherokee 1999 - 2005
Title: Re: Grand Cherokee inside light
Post by: Dutch on September 21, 2011, 08:24:19 AM
WJ = Grand Cherokee 1999 - 2005


Joe, you've got a WK
Title: Re: Grand Cherokee inside light
Post by: joe on September 21, 2011, 10:25:10 AM
WJ = Grand Cherokee 1999 - 2005


Joe, you've got a WK

Ok thanks , its an 08 is that right ?