Just wondering if this was a common XJ issue, or just mine! I installed some fogs last night, and radio power now. It happened a few times ago also and then it just randomly starts working again? But I am going on a wheeling/camping trip this weekend and would be pretty bumed w/o tunes. Holler if you have any suggestions to check. Possibly a bad fuse? Thanks

 

Try changing the fuse. I had a similar problem with mine and changed the fuse and it helped. Also you could pull the radio out some to check for a loose connection.

 

I don't have a user manual, do you know off hand which fuse it is?

 

Recall ID # 22326 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS Hide Details
Recall Date:
OCT 11, 1995
Model Affected:
1996 Jeep Cherokee
Summary:
THE FASTENERS WHICH SECURE THE ALTERNATOR CIRCUIT FUSE TO THE POWER DISTRIBUTION CENTER MAY HAVE AN IMPROPER CLAMP LOAD.
Consequences:
IMPROPER CLAMPING CAN RESULT IN ARCING AT THE CONNECTION POTENTIALLY CAUSING A FIRE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ALTERNATOR FUSE WITH A FUSE LINK AND ANY DAMAGE TO THE POWER DISTRIBUTION CENTER WILL BE REPAIRED.
Potential Units Affected:
32000
Notes:
CHRYSLER CORPORATION




Read more: http://www.motortrend.com/cars/1996/...#ixzz1SqXmGN4Y


You can put a fusible link in yourself, easy job! The mega fuse problem affects several things including no starts, flickering head lights, instrument cluster----basically all of your electrical system...

 

I don't, but look at the fuse panel under the dash on the drivers side and i think their labeled.

 

So it looks like there is some Jerry riggin going on with the fuse box. From the looks of the doors I'm guessing someone had keyless entry at one time. Any thoughts on this rats nest being the cause of the issue. Really hope to get working in next few hours before I Leave for my trip , thanks