No Headlights Post New Ignition cylinder install
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Year: 1996
Model: Cherokee (XJ)
Engine: 4.0 Liter
No Headlights Post New Ignition cylinder install
I recently picked up a 1996 Cherokee in a trade, overall a clean looking vehicle. I just replaced the ignition cylinder due to losing the ignition key and after installation I no longer have headlights. Ive looked online for the headlight fuse location and am unsuccessful in locating it to see if it is even a fuse related issue. This is my first Xj I've ever owned so Im not too familiar with them just looking for advice and a solution. Thank you.
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Year: 96
Model: Cherokee (XJ)
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there could be a few reasons, but the headlights go through the ignition switch, so if you disconnected wires there is a chance that is the issue
Here are a few suggestions
download the FSM here (if you havent already)
https://cruiser54.com/
'95 FSM is correct for '96 headlights
You may have a system modified by an aftermarket harness (with relays) which is common and sensible, so check for the presence of that
The A5 size '96 Handbook has the fuse locations for a '96. The 95 FSM gives guidance and has the circuit diagram
If in doubt, place a test light on every fuse end
search this forum, someone has posted a site that had a pdf download for the '96 FSM
You must have the FSM to work on these vehicles electrics.
Download the 94-96 Parts Manual while you are at it
Here are a few suggestions
download the FSM here (if you havent already)
https://cruiser54.com/
'95 FSM is correct for '96 headlights
You may have a system modified by an aftermarket harness (with relays) which is common and sensible, so check for the presence of that
The A5 size '96 Handbook has the fuse locations for a '96. The 95 FSM gives guidance and has the circuit diagram
If in doubt, place a test light on every fuse end
search this forum, someone has posted a site that had a pdf download for the '96 FSM
You must have the FSM to work on these vehicles electrics.
Download the 94-96 Parts Manual while you are at it
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The '96 FSM can be downloaded from here. (all 1862 pages!!)
https://archive.org/details/96-jeep-...ith-supplement
Click on the circle with 3 dots on the left. Select Downloadable files. Pick Get PDF
https://archive.org/details/96-jeep-...ith-supplement
Click on the circle with 3 dots on the left. Select Downloadable files. Pick Get PDF
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