1994 JEEP CHEROKEE service

HEADLAMP BULB REPLACEMENT
REMOVAL
(1) Remove the screws and the headlamp bezel
(Figs. 2 and 3).
(2) Remove the screws and headlamp bulb retain-
ing ring.
(3) Disconnect the headlamp bulb wire harness
connector and remove the bulb from the bucket.
INSTALLATION
(1) Position the bulb in the bucket and connect the
wire harness connector.
(2) Position retaining ring on the headlamp bulb
and install screws.
(3) Install the headlamp bezel. Tighten the screws
securely.
HEADLAMP BEAM ADJUSTMENT
SERVICE INFORMATION
The following headlamp beam adjustment proce-
dures apply to all Jeeptvehicles. The headlamp
beam must be adjusted with the headlamps on LOW
beam. The headlamp beam can be adjusted either
with the use of mechanical headlamp aimers or by
the use of an aiming screen (Fig. 4).
ADJUSTMENT WITH MECHANICAL AIMERS
Use Headlamp Aimer C-4466-A (J25300-A) and fol-
low instructions supplied with equipment.
Adjust headlamps so that the beam horizontal po-
sition is at 0 and beam vertical position is 25 mm (1
in) downward.
ADJUSTMENT WITH AIMING SCREEN
PREPARATION
When an aiming screen is to be used for headlamp
aim adjustment, use following procedure.
(1) Position the vehicle in dark area with a level
floor and with a screen (wall) that has a white sur-
face.
(2) Refer to Figure 4. Mark a reference line (2) on
the floor 7.62 meters (25 feet) away from and parallel
to the screen/wall (1).
Fig. 2 Headlamp ComponentsÐXJ Vehicles
Fig. 3 Headlamp ComponentsÐYJ Vehicles
Fig. 4 Headlamp ``Aiming'' Screen
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FOG LAMP SERVICE INFORMATION
Fog lamps can be operatedONLYwhen the head-
lamps are on LOW beam. If the headlamps are
switched to HIGH beam, the fog lamps will not oper-
ate.
Also, the fog lamps ON display on the switch will:
²be illuminated when the headlamps are switched
to LOW beam; and
²be extinguished when the headlamps are switched
to HIGH beam.
FOG LAMP TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS
ONE FOG LAMP INOPERATIVE
(1) Place the headlamp switch in the full ON posi-
tion, the dimmer switch in the LOW beam position
and the fog lamp switch in the ON position.
(2) Disconnect the applicable fog lamp wire har-
ness connector (Fig. 33).
(3) Measure the resistance between the lamp con-
nector terminals. The ohmmeter should indicate zero
ohms. If not OK, replace the bulb.
(4) Measure the resistance between the wire har-
ness connector ground terminal and vehicle body
ground. The ohmmeter should indicate zero ohms. If
not OK, repair the open circuit in the wire harness
to vehicle body ground.
(5) Measure the voltage between the wire harness
connector voltage supply terminal and body ground.
The voltmeter should indicate battery voltage. If not
OK, repair the open circuit in the wire harness that
leads to the source of battery voltage.
BOTH FOG LAMPS INOPERATIVE
(1) Place headlamp switch in the full ON position.The dimmer switch in the LOW beam position. The
fog lamp switch in the ON position.
(2) Measure the voltage between the fog lamp
switch wire harness connector terminal B and vehi-
cle body ground. The voltmeter should indicate bat-
tery voltage. If not OK, repair the open circuit in the
wire harness that leads to the headlamp dimmer
switch circuit.
(3) Measure the voltage between the fog lamp
switch connector terminal C and vehicle body
ground. The voltmeter should indicate battery volt-
age. If not OK, replace the fog lamp switch.
(4) Measure the voltage between the fog lamp re-
lay connector terminal 1 and vehicle body ground.
The voltmeter should indicate battery voltage. If not
OK, repair the open circuit in the wire harness that
leads to the power distribution center/PDC.
(5) Measure the voltage between the fog lamp re-
lay connector terminal 5 and vehicle body ground.
The voltmeter should indicate battery voltage. If not
OK, repair the open circuit in the wire harness that
leads to the fog lamp switch.
(6) Measure the voltage between the fog lamp re-
lay connector terminal 2 and vehicle body ground.
The voltmeter should indicate battery voltage. If not
OK, repair the open circuit in the wire harness that
leads to vehicle body ground.
(7) Measure the voltage between the fog lamp re-
lay connector terminal 4 and vehicle body ground.
The voltmeter should indicate battery voltage. If not
OK, replace the relay.
FOG LAMP BEAM ADJUSTMENT
Use an ``aiming'' screen for fog lamp beam aim ad-
justment.
PREPARATION
Prior to adjustment, the following preparation is
required.
Fig. 32 Replacing CHMSL Bulb
Fig. 33 Fog Lamp & Wire Harness ConnectorÐXJ
Vehicles
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INSTALLATIONÐYJ VEHICLES
(1) Position the fog lamp switch in the instrument
panel cavity and connect the wire harness connector
to the switch.
(2) Install the fog lamp switch retaining screws.
Tighten the screws securely.
(3) Position the I/P shroud under the steering col-
umn.
(4) Slide the indicator panel holding tabs into the
shroud notches.
(5) Place the assembled I/P shroud over the indica-
tor lamp foam gasket.
The foam gasket located on the back side of
the indicator panel overlay is fragile. If it is ei-
ther torn or distorted, replace it.
(6) Install and tighten the indicator panel retain-
ing screws.
(7) Install the remaining shroud screws. Tighten
the screws securely.
(8) Connect the battery negative cable.
FOG LAMP REPLACEMENT
REMOVALÐXJ VEHICLES
(1) Disconnect the fog lamp wire harness connector
(Fig. 40).
(2) Remove the retaining nut and washer from
each side of the support bracket and remove the fog
lamp from the support bracket (Fig. 41).
INSTALLATIONÐXJ VEHICLES
(1) Position the fog lamp in the support bracket
and install the washer and nut at each side of the
bracket. Tighten the nuts securely.
(2) Connect the fog lamp wire harness connector.
REMOVALÐYJ VEHICLES
(1) Disconnect the fog lamp wire harness connec-
tor.(2) Remove the fog lamp nut(s), washers(s) and
bolt(s) from the support bracket.
(3) Remove the fog lamp from the support bracket.
INSTALLATIONÐYJ VEHICLES
(1) Position the fog lamp on the support bracket.
(2) Install the fog lamp bolt(s), washer(s) and
nut(s) in the support bracket.
(3) Connect the fog lamp wire harness connector.
SENTINEL HEADLAMP DELAY MODULEÐXJ
VEHICLES
SERVICE INFORMATION
The Headlamp Module delays the de-activation of
the headlamps for 45615 seconds after the ignition
Fig. 40 Fog Lamp Wire Harness ConnectorÐXJ
Vehicles
Fig. 41 Fog LampÐXJ Vehicles
Fig. 42 Round-Shaped Fog Lamp
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switch is turned OFF. The driver engages the module
by turning the ignition switch OFF, then turning the
headlamps OFF.
The headlamp delay module is located behind the
I/P next to the headlamp switch.
HEADLAMP DELAY MODULE REPLACEMENTÐXJ
VEHICLES
The headlamp delay module is attached to the in-
side of the instrument panel to the right of the head-
lamp switch.
REMOVAL
(1) Remove the lower instrument panel.
(2) Remove the screw that attaches the module to
the inside of the instrument panel.
(3) Disconnect the wire harness connector and re-
move the module from the instrument panel.
INSTALLATION
(1) Position the module inside the I/P and connect
the wire harness connector to the module.
(2) Install the screw that attaches the module to
the inside of the instrument panel.(3) Remove the lower instrument panel.
HEADLAMP DELAY FUNCTION TROUBLE
DIAGNOSISÐXJ VEHICLES
DELAY FUNCTION INOPERATIVE
(1) Remove, inspect and test the HD LP DLY fuse.
Replace if defective.
(2) Remove the delay module from the I/P. Do not
disconnect the wire harness connector. Turn the igni-
tion switch to the RUN position. Place the headlamp
switch in headlamps ON position. Turn the ignition
to the OFF position for a resistance test.
(3) Measure the resistance from the delay module
terminal 4 to vehicle body ground. The ohmmeter
should indicate zero ohms. If not, repair the open cir-
cuit in the wire harness to vehicle body ground.
(4) Measure the voltage between the delay module
terminal 8 and vehicle body ground. The voltmeter
should indicate battery voltage. If not, repair the
open circuit in the wire harness to the instrument
cluster indicator connector terminal 14.
(5) Measure the voltage between the delay module
terminal 6 and vehicle body ground. The voltmeter
should indicate battery voltage. If not, repair the
open circuit in the wire harness to the headlamp
switch.
(6) Measure the voltage between the delay module
terminal 2 and vehicle body ground. The voltmeter
should indicate battery voltage. If not, repair the
open circuit in the wire harness to the fuse.
DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS (CANADA ONLY)
SERVICE INFORMATION
The Daytime Running Lights (Headlamps) System
is installed on vehicles manufactured for sale in Can-
ada only. The headlamps are illuminated when the
ignition switch is turned to the ON position. The
DRL module receives a vehicle-moving signal from
the vehicle speed sensor. This provides a constant
headlamps-oncondition as long as the vehicle is
moving. The lamps are illuminated at less than 50
percent of normal intensity.
DRL MODULE REPLACEMENT
REMOVALÐXJ VEHICLES
The Daytime Running Lights (DRL) module is lo-
cated on the right fender inner panel adjacent to the
dash panel (Fig. 45).
(1) Disconnect the wire harness connector from the
module.
(2) Remove the screws that attach the module to
the fender inner panel.
(3) Remove the module from the fender inner
panel.
Fig. 43 Rectangular-Shaped Fog Lamp
Fig. 44 Fog LampÐYJ Renegade
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INSTALLATIONÐXJ VEHICLES
(1) Position the module on the right fender inner
panel.
(2) Install the attaching screws. Tighten the
screws securely.
(3) Connect the wire harness connector to the mod-
ule.
REMOVALÐYJ VEHICLES
The daytime running light module is located on the
left fender inner panel below the engine air cleaner
housing.
(1) Remove the engine air cleaner housing for ac-
cess to the DRL module.
(2) Disconnect the wire harness connector from the
module.
(3) Remove the screws that attach the module to
the fender inner panel.
(4) Remove the module from the fender inner
panel.
INSTALLATIONÐYJ VEHICLES
(1) Position the DRL module on the left, fender in-
ner panel.
(2) Install the attaching screws. Tighten the
screws securely.
(3) Connect the wire harness connector to the mod-
ule.
(4) Install the air cleaner housing.
UNDERHOOD LAMP SERVICE INFORMATION
When equipped, the underhood lamp is installed on
the hood right, rear inner panel for all Jeeptvehi-cles. The lamp is illuminated when the hood is
opened. The switch provides automatic ON/OFF func-
tions each time the hood is opened and closed.
Fig. 45 Daytime Running Lights (DRL) ModuleÐXJ
Vehicles
Fig. 46 Underhood LampÐXJ Vehicles
Fig. 47 Underhood LampÐYJ Vehicles
Fig. 48 Underhood Lamp Components
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INTERIOR LAMPS
INDEX
page page
Dome Lamp Replacement.................. 20
Dome/Courtesy Lamp Service Information...... 19
Dome/Courtesy Lamp Trouble Diagnosis....... 19
Hardtop Dome/Cargo Lamp Bulb ReplacementÐYJ
Vehicles.............................. 20Illuminated Entry System Service Information . . . 20
Illuminated Entry System Trouble Diagnosis.... 21
Lighted Vanity Mirror...................... 19
Lighted Vanity Mirror Trouble Diagnosis....... 19
Overhead ConsoleÐXJ Vehicles............. 20
DOME/COURTESY LAMP SERVICE INFORMATION
XJ VEHICLES
Voltage is applied at all times via the dome lamp
fuse to each of the interior lamp bulbs. The interior
lamp bulbs illuminate when they are connected to
body ground via the switch:
²headlamp switch,
²glove box switch,
²door pillar switch, and
²liftgate switch (if the cargo lamp is ON.)
If equipped with Security Alarm Module, refer to
Group 8QÐVehicle Theft Security System.
YJ VEHICLES
The dome/cargo and courtesy lamps are controlled
via ON/OFF switches. The ON/OFF switches are in
the lamp ground circuits. Voltage via the dome/cour-
tesy lamp fuse is applied directly to the lamp bulbs.
When either door is opened, the door pillar switch
contacts close and provide a direct path to vehicle
body ground.
The cargo/cargo and courtesy lamps can also be
turned on via the interior lamp illumination rheo-
stat.
DOME/COURTESY LAMP TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS
ALL LAMPS INOPERATIVE
(1) Rotate the headlamp switch rheostat clockwise.
The lamps should light. If not OK, remove, inspect
and test the dome lamp fuse. Replace if bad.
(2) If the fuse is OK, repair the open circuit in the
wire harness to vehicle body ground.
ONE LAMP INOPERATIVE
(1) Measure the resistance across the bulb holder
terminals. The ohmmeter should indicate zero ohms.
If not, replace the bulb.
(2) Measure the voltage between the voltage side
of the bulb holder and vehicle body ground. The volt-
meter should indicate battery voltage. If not, repair
the open circuit in the wire harness to the splice.
LAMPS INOPERATIVE WITH ONE OR MORE
DOORS OPENED
(1) Remove the inoperative switch from the door
pillar and connect the switch wire directly to ground.
The lamp should light.
(2) If not, check for an open circuit in black
(ground) wire. Repair as necessary. If lamps still do
not light, replace the switch.
LIGHTED VANITY MIRROR
SERVICE INFORMATIONÐXJ VEHICLES
Both the driver and the front passenger sunvisor
can be equipped with a lighted vanity mirror. A
lamp located at each side of the vanity mirror. The
lamps are switched ON automatically when the mir-
ror cover is lifted (Fig. 1).
Voltage is applied directly to the vanity lamp bulbs
via the dome lamp fuse.
LIGHTED VANITY MIRROR TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS
VANITY LAMPS INOPERATIVE
(1) Remove, inspect and test the dome lamp fuse.
Replace if defective.
(2) Test the dome lamp operation. If OK, go to the
next step. If not OK, repair the open circuit in the
wire harness from the splice.
Fig. 1 Lighted Vanity Mirror
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(3) Measure the voltage between the pink wire on
the switch connector and vehicle body ground. The
voltmeter should indicate battery voltage. If not OK,
repair the open circuit in the wire harness from the
splice.
(4) Connect a jumper wire from the ground side of
the switch to a good vehicle body ground. Measure
the resistance to vehicle body ground. The ohmmeter
should indicate zero ohms. If not, repair the open cir-
cuit in the wire harness to vehicle body ground.
DOME LAMP REPLACEMENT
REMOVALÐXJ VEHICLES
(1) Remove the dome lamp lens by squeezing it at
both sides. This will separate the lens retainer tabs
from the lamp housing shoulders.
(2) Pull the lens downward to remove it from the
lamp housing.
(3) Remove the lamp housing retainer clips (Fig.
2).
(4) Disconnect the wire harness connector.
(5) Remove the lamp housing from the headliner
cavity.
INSTALLATIONÐXJ VEHICLES
(1) Position the dome lamp housing at the head-
liner cavity.
(2) Connect the wire harness connector.
(3) Install the lamp housing retainer clips (Fig. 2).
(4) Position the lens at the lamp housing and force
it upward into the housing until the retainer tabs
are seated on the lamp housing shoulders.
HARDTOP DOME/CARGO LAMP BULB
REPLACEMENTÐYJ VEHICLES
REMOVAL
(1) Remove the dome/cargo lamp lens by squeezing
it at both sides. This will separate the lens retainer
tabs from the lamp housing shoulders (Fig. 3).
(2) Remove the lens from the lamp housing.
(3) Pull the bulb straight out to remove from the
bulb holder.
INSTALLATION
(1) Insert the replacement bulb in the bulb holder.
(2) Position lens at the lamp housing and force it
into the housing until the retainer tabs are seated.
OVERHEAD CONSOLEÐXJ VEHICLES
MAP READING LAMP LENS REMOVAL
(1) Make a straight hook at the end of a large pa-
per clip or wire (approximately 1.5-mm/0.06-in diam-
eter).
(2) Insert the wire hook into the hole in the lamp
lens and pull downward to detach the lens from the
lamp housing (Fig. 4).
MAP READING LAMP LENS INSTALLATION
(1) Insert the tab at the front of the lamp lens into
the slot in the lamp housingÐshown by arrow 1 in
Figure 5.
(2) Force the rear of the lens upward until it is
seated in the lamp housingÐshown by arrow 2 in
Figure 5.
ILLUMINATED ENTRY SYSTEM SERVICE
INFORMATION
The Illuminated Entry System that is activated by
the system relay (TAN). The relay is located on a
bracket (with 3 relays) behind the instrument panel.
The relay receives input from the door pillar
Fig. 2 Dome Lamp Removal/InstallationÐXJ
Vehicles
Fig. 3 Hardtop Dome/Cargo LampÐYJ Vehicles
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A voltage drop of one-half the full amount, approx-
imately 6 volts, indicates a good grid or closed cir-
cuit.
A voltage drop of 12 volts at the centerline indi-
cates a break in the grid between the positive volt-
meter lead and the ground.
No voltage drop (0 volts) at the centerline indicates
a break in the grid between the centerline and the
voltage source or lead.
The exact location of the break can be pinpointed
by moving positive voltmeter lead to the left or right
along grid. An abrupt change in the voltage reading
will be noticed. The break is at that point in the
grid.
REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER GRID REPAIR
Locate the broken or open grid.
Use the grid repair kit (available as a service part)
by using the following procedure:
(1) Mark the location of the broken or open grid on
the exterior surface of the glass using a suitable
marking pencil.
(2) Lightly rub the area to be repaired (inside the
rear window) using fine steel wool. Clean the area
with alcohol.
(3) Attach two strips of masking tape to the inside
surface of the rear window (above and below the
break in the grid) (Fig. 1).
(4) Remove package separator clamp and mix plas-
tic conductive epoxy thoroughly. Fold in half and cut
center corner to dispense epoxy.
(5) Apply conductive epoxy through slit in mask-
ing tape. Overlap both ends of the break.
(6) For a terminal or pigtail replacement, mask ad-
jacent areas so epoxy can be extended onto line and
buss bar. Apply a thin layer of epoxy to area where
terminal was fastened and to adjacent line.
(7) Apply a thin layer of conductive epoxy on ter-
minal and place terminal on desired location. To pre-
vent terminal from moving while the epoxy is curing,
it must be wedged or clamped.
(8) Carefully remove masking tape from grid line.
(9) Allow epoxy to cure 24 hours at room tempera-ture or use heat gun with a 260É-371ÉC (500É-700ÉF)
range for 15 minutes. Hold gun approximately
254mm (10 inches) from repaired area.
(10) After conductive epoxy is properly cured re-
move wedge from terminal and check out operation
of rear window defogger. Do not attach connectors
until curing is complete.
WARNING: REPAIR KIT MAY CAUSE SKIN OR EYE
IRRITATION.
CONTAINS EPOXY RESIN AND AMINE TYPE
HARDENER, HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED. AVOID
CONTACT WITH SKIN AND EYES. FOR SKIN,
WASH AFFECTED AREAS WITH SOAP AND WA-
TER. DO NOT TAKE INTERNALLY. IF TAKEN
INTERNALLY, INDUCE VOMITING; CALL A
PHYSICIAN IMMEDIATELY. IF IN CONTACT
WITH EYES, FLUSH WITH PLENTY OF WATER.
USE WITH ADEQUATE VENTILATION. DO NOT
USE NEAR FIRE OR FLAME. CONTENTS CON-
TAIN 3% FLAMMABLE SOLVENTS.
WARNING: KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHIL-
DREN.
SWITCH TESTING
DIAGNOSIS
Refer to Group 8W - Wiring Diagrams for a com-
plete circuit diagram.
BATTERY, IGNITION & FUSES
²Check fuses #6 and #9 (YJ), or #8 and #18 fuse
(XJ). Replace as required.
²If the fuses are not blown check the battery side of
#18 fuse (XJ) or fuse #6 (YJ) for battery voltage. If
battery voltage is not present replace the Maxi fuse
located in the power distribution center.
²Check the ignition side of fuse #9 (YJ), fuse #8
(XJ) for battery voltage. If battery voltage is not
present check for an open from the ignition switch.
DEFOGGER SWITCH
Defogger switch connector separated from de-
fogger switch; turn ignition switch to ON for
voltage tests; turn ignition switch to OFF for re-
sistance tests
²Measure voltage at defogger switch connector ter-
minal D. The meter should read approximately 5
volts momentarily. If not, repair open from relay.
²Refer to switch diagram for resistance tests. If val-
ues do not match, replace defogger switch.
DEFOGGER RELAY
Defogger relay connector separated from de-
fogger relay; turn ignition switch to ON for volt-
age tests; turn ignition switch to OFF for
resistance tests
Fig. 1 Grid Line Repair (Typical)
8N - 2 REAR WINDOW DEFOGGERJ