1.0

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
184,500 miles

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1997 Jeep Cherokee lights problems

lights problem

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1997 Jeep Cherokee Owner Comments

problem #2

Dec 082018

Cherokee

  • 170,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Takata recall when I engage high beams or turn on my right blinker my hazards flash quickly in the back only. I have been pulled over multiple times due to this issue. Have had multifunction switch replaced.

- Moultrie, GA, USA

problem #1

Jan 012015

Cherokee

  • 199,000 miles
Headlights while driving were occasionally turning off and on. Side lights remained on and instrument panel lights remained on. Upon investigation for cause, discovered connector on headlight/dimmer switch was melted due to excessive heat buildup. Suspect due to several connectors on dimmer switch were loose adding resistance to the flow of current creating excessive heat in switch and connector. Switch was replaced and problem was resolved. Since the switch provides power directly to the headlights, this creates a potential fire hazard. There should be a relay configuration to the headlights to reduce current flow through the headlight switch.

- Chesapeake, VA, USA

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