Post by: Oddball on April 02, 2009, 10:02:59 PM
My main problem at the moment is that my interior lights won't go out. Parked the beastie up in the compound last night, after giving 'er a scrub. Went to start her up this morning and the battery was flat. Once i'd jumped her I found the reason. Those damn lights.
I've checked all the stalks on the door frames, all going right the way in, pretty smooth operation all round. However, due to my inexperience with that heavy steel tailgate, I accidentally slammed said tailgate really hard. After taking the inside trim off, i've come to the conclusion that the switch thingymabob is on the lock mechanism (i can see the vacuum pipe for the lock, and a small oval connector with three wires coming out). I'm wondering if i'm right in this assumption, and if so, whereabouts can I get the replacement part?
Oops, almost forgot, it's a '98 XJ cherokee 2.5TD sport.
Post by: Mike Pavelin on April 02, 2009, 10:16:33 PM
Post by: Oddball on April 02, 2009, 10:32:43 PM
I'll give it a try tomorrow and let you know how it goes. Can only work on it during the day since she's kept at work till I get insurance.
Any other suggestions I can try out while i'm at it?
Post by: Swamp Donkey on April 02, 2009, 10:39:06 PM
Post by: gazjeep on April 02, 2009, 10:45:37 PM
Quote from: "Mike Pavelin"
Try twisting the knob on the main light switch.
As the man says, twist the headlamp switch to brighten or dim the dash lights, twist it past a stop & it puts the interior lights on
Post by: tim_aka_tim on April 02, 2009, 10:47:00 PM
Quote from: "Oddball"
Any other suggestions I can try out while i'm at it?
RTFM
Don't worry mate, you're not the first to ask, and no doubt won't be the last.
Post by: Oddball on April 02, 2009, 10:58:14 PM
Quote from: "tim_aka_tim"
RTFM :rolleyes: JK
I had a look at the manual, but I must have missed it. I was trying too hard to find out which fuse to remove to keep them off for the time being.
If that solves it tomorrow i'd better change my screen name to donkey.
Post by: Bishops Finger on April 02, 2009, 11:07:31 PM
Post by: captain cavalier on April 03, 2009, 10:34:54 AM
Should really look at the book in future
Post by: Oddball on April 03, 2009, 07:44:03 PM
It worked old druid, it worked. My battery is now safe from flatness. And I can now stop worrying about whether my monster is going to burst into flames (those bulbs get HOT).
Thanks for the help guys. Much appreciated.
Post by: tim_aka_tim on April 03, 2009, 08:03:57 PM
Quote from: "Oddball"
My battery is now safe from flatness.
Actually, no. Cherokees do have a battery drain on them, which varies from car to car.
Some will flatten a battery in a week if left standing. Just make sure you check it
regularly.
Post by: german guy on April 04, 2009, 09:41:52 AM
Quote from: "Oddball"
Quote from: "tim_aka_tim"RTFM
If that solves it tomorrow i'd better change my screen name to donkey.
where is the name change then???
Post by: Oddball on April 04, 2009, 04:43:36 PM
Post by: wildrover on August 19, 2009, 08:07:14 AM
Try twisting the knob on the main light switch.
I have just posted my own woes about internal lights not going out as a search didn,t reveal this thread.....I shall now go out and twist my knob.....as opposed to pulling it as i usually do....
Post by: wildrover on August 19, 2009, 08:31:39 AM