1996 Jeep Cherokee 4.0L

shannon cade · 11-06-2006, 06:03 PM

Hello,
Thanks in advance for any help. Forums are a great resource! My jeep radio and cig lighter have quit working, I have checked all my fuses under the dash and hood. Am I missing something? Tried two different stereos as well.

Dirty Seagull · 11-08-2006, 10:42 AM

You could try checking the fusable links. Also if all you need for the stereo is a direct connection to the battery, one to a switched power source (Gauge Circuit) and a ground (To Chassis) so you don't need to "Fix" the original circuit in order to fix the radio. And cigarrette lighters are 99 cents at any gas station so relax. Move on and save some frustration.

wheeliedart · 11-09-2006, 01:18 AM

click the key on and off 3 times, retrieve the codes then look then up. could be the BCM (body control module)
could be a common ground for the two, the short harness that feeds power to both of them could have came unplugged.
Get a test light hold the probe against the metal socket of the cig lighter then touch the other end to a known power source.
Penny's have a way of falling into lighter sockets and killing them.

valeriej · 03-28-2007, 04:18 PM

I have a 2000 Jeep Cherokee Sport--Shannon, you say you checked all the fuses under dash and hood. Do you have a diagram on the fuse panel under the dash? All my power windows and side view mirrors don't work and I want to check fuses before I take the door panel off.

My Haynes manual doesn't have a diagram. They say to check the fuses, then inspect actuating switches for broken wires and/or loose connections
and if necessary, remove inside door panel and check wires there, also glass for binding

I'll start with the fuses.

My dealership service department says it sounds like the regulator in the door . . . to the tune of $237 for the part and whatever for the labor. I really think this is electrical, as it affects ALL windows and my power sideview mirrors.

I've cross-posted this to another message cooling fans. No real AC and no way to open the windows . . . not fun with warm spring weather.

This is my first time here--I'm a 50-year old very active, usually competent do-it-yourself-er on minor car things and around the house.

Thanks for any advice,

Valerie

nomadd · 04-18-2007, 09:56 AM

If it's an aftermarket radio, people often wire them to the cigar lighter wire for power and do some pretty lousy jobs.

11B-33T · 04-18-2007, 03:12 PM

Highly suggest you give the following site a look for automotive info:

http://jonko.com/auto_repair_forums/

Good informative folks with a quick response time. Good luck..

11-06-2006, 06:03 PM	#1 (permalink)
shannon cade Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 1 OS: xp	1996 Jeep Cherokee 4.0L Hello, Thanks in advance for any help. Forums are a great resource! My jeep radio and cig lighter have quit working, I have checked all my fuses under the dash and hood. Am I missing something? Tried two different stereos as well.

11-09-2006, 01:18 AM	#3 (permalink)
wheeliedart Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 16 OS: WinXP pro	click the key on and off 3 times, retrieve the codes then look then up. could be the BCM (body control module) could be a common ground for the two, the short harness that feeds power to both of them could have came unplugged. Get a test light hold the probe against the metal socket of the cig lighter then touch the other end to a known power source. Penny's have a way of falling into lighter sockets and killing them. Last edited by wheeliedart; 11-09-2006 at 01:19 AM.

03-28-2007, 04:18 PM	#4 (permalink)
valeriej Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 4 OS: XP	Re: 1996 Jeep Cherokee 4.0L I have a 2000 Jeep Cherokee Sport--Shannon, you say you checked all the fuses under dash and hood. Do you have a diagram on the fuse panel under the dash? All my power windows and side view mirrors don't work and I want to check fuses before I take the door panel off. My Haynes manual doesn't have a diagram. They say to check the fuses, then inspect actuating switches for broken wires and/or loose connections and if necessary, remove inside door panel and check wires there, also glass for binding I'll start with the fuses. My dealership service department says it sounds like the regulator in the door . . . to the tune of $237 for the part and whatever for the labor. I really think this is electrical, as it affects ALL windows and my power sideview mirrors. I've cross-posted this to another message cooling fans. No real AC and no way to open the windows . . . not fun with warm spring weather. This is my first time here--I'm a 50-year old very active, usually competent do-it-yourself-er on minor car things and around the house. Thanks for any advice, Valerie

04-18-2007, 09:56 AM	#5 (permalink)
nomadd Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 2 OS: xp	Re: 1996 Jeep Cherokee 4.0L If it's an aftermarket radio, people often wire them to the cigar lighter wire for power and do some pretty lousy jobs.

04-18-2007, 03:12 PM	#6 (permalink)
11B-33T Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: AZ Posts: 15 OS: XP Pro SP2	Re: 1996 Jeep Cherokee 4.0L Highly suggest you give the following site a look for automotive info: http://jonko.com/auto_repair_forums/ Good informative folks with a quick response time. Good luck..

11-08-2006, 10:42 AM	#2 (permalink)
Dirty Seagull Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Cali Posts: 5 OS: OS X	You could try checking the fusable links. Also if all you need for the stereo is a direct connection to the battery, one to a switched power source (Gauge Circuit) and a ground (To Chassis) so you don't need to "Fix" the original circuit in order to fix the radio. And cigarrette lighters are 99 cents at any gas station so relax. Move on and save some frustration.