1995 JEEP CHEROKEE Fuse block

OVERHEAD CONSOLE
OVERHEAD CONSOLE
When the ignition switch is in the START or RUN
position, it connects circuit A1 from fuse 6 in the
Power Distribution Center (PDC) to circuit A21. Cir-
cuit A21 supplies power to circuit F87 through fuse
26 in the fuse block. Circuit F87 supplies power to
the overhead console.
When the headlamps or parking lamps are ON, cir-
cuits L90 and E2 provide voltage to the overhead
console for illumination. Voltage on circuit L90 in-
forms the overhead console that the headlamps or
parking lamps are ON. Circuit E2 from the head
lamp switch powers the illumination lamps in the
overhead console. Circuit E2 also powers fuse 25 in
the fuse block.
Circuits Z1 and Z2 provides ground for the over-
head console. From circuit M2, the overhead console
senses when one of the door jamb switches opens.
AMBIENT TEMPERATURE SENSOR
The ambient temperature sensor is a variable re-
sistor. Circuit G31 supplies voltage from the over-
head console to the sensor. Circuit G32 is the signal
return from the sensor to the overhead console.
LAMPS
Circuit M1 supplies voltage for the case grounded
reading lamps in the overhead console. Fuse 16 in
the Power Distribution Center (PDC) supplies volt-
age to circuit M1 through circuit A7. Circuit A7 from
fuse 3 in the PDC supplies voltage to fuse 16 in the
PDC.
DIAGRAM INDEX
Component Page
Ambient Temperature Sensor.................8W-49-4
Chime/Buzzer Module......................8W-49-2
Fuse 3 (PDC)...........................8W-49-2
Fuse 5 (PDC)...........................8W-49-3
Fuse 6 (PDC)...........................8W-49-2
Fuse 9 (Fuse Block).......................8W-49-3
Fuse 16 (PDC)..........................8W-49-2
Fuse 26 (Fuse Block)......................8W-49-2
Headlamp Delay Module....................8W-49-2
Headlamp Switch.........................8W-49-3
Ignition Switch..........................8W-49-2
Instrument Cluster........................8W-49-4
Overhead Console....................8W-49-2, 3, 4
Telltale Connector (Instrument Cluster)...........8W-49-2
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FRONT LIGHTING
INDEX
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Diagram Index............................ 3
Dimming Module........................... 1
Fog Lamps............................... 2
Headlamp Delay Module..................... 1Headlamp Relay........................... 1
Headlamps............................... 1
Parking Lamps............................ 2
HEADLAMPS
The headlamp switch has three positions: ON,
PARK (parking lamps) and OFF. Circuit A3 from fuse
12 in the PDC connects to the headlamp switch and
feeds circuit L7 through fuse 9 in the fuse block. Cir-
cuit L7 connects to the headlamp switch.
Circuit A3 also splices to feed circuit L11 through
fuse 10 in the fuse block. Circuit L11 connects to the
dimmer switch circuitry in the multi-function switch.
The headlamp switch has an internal circuit
breaker that connects circuit A3 to circuit F34. Cir-
cuit F34 connects to the headlamp relay.
HEADLAMP RELAY
When the headlamp switch is in the ON position it
connects circuit A3 from fuse 5 in the Power Distri-
bution Center (PDC) to circuit F34. Circuit A3 is
HOT at all times.
Circuit F34 supplies battery voltage to the coil and
contact sides of the headlamp relay. Circuit Z1 sup-
plies ground for the relay. When voltage is present on
circuit F34, the relay contacts close and connect cir-
cuit F39 to circuit F34.
Circuit F39 powers the headlamps through the
dimmer switch circuitry in the multi-function switch.
HEADLAMP SWITCH IN OFF OR PARKING
LAMP POSITION
Circuit L11 connects to the dimmer switch portion
of the multi-function switch. Circuit L11 supplies
power for the high beams on circuit L3 when the op-
erator flashes the headlamps with the turn signal
stalk of the multi-function switch.
HEADLAMP SWITCH IN ON POSITION
When the headlamp switch is in the ON position,
circuit A3 from fuse 12 in the Power Distribution
Center (PDC) connects to circuit F34. Circuit F34
connects to circuit F39 through the headlamp relay.
Circuit F39 feeds circuit L4 through the headlamp
dimmer switch circuitry in the multi-function switch.
Circuit L4 powers the low beam of the headlamps.
When the operator selects high beam operation
with the turn signal stalk of the multi-functionswitch, circuit L11 connects to the L3 circuit. Circuit
L3 powers high beam operation.
HEADLAMP GROUND
Circuit Z1 provides ground for both the right and
left headlamps. Circuit Z1 also supplies ground the
fog lamps, if equipped.
HELPFUL INFORMATION
²Check fuse 5 in the PDC.
²The headlamp switch has an internal circuit
breaker.
²Circuit L7 is double crimped at the headlamp
switch and branches to the chime module.
HEADLAMP DELAY MODULE
When the operator turns off the ignition switch and
the headlamp switch, the headlamp delay module
powers the headlamps for approximately 45 seconds.
When the ignition switch is in the RUN position,
circuit A21 powers circuit F87 through fuse 17 in the
fuse block. Circuit F87 supplies the IGNITION ON/
OFF signal to the headlamp delay module. Circuit Z1
provides ground for the module.
When the headlamp delay module activates, it con-
nects circuit X4 from fuse 5 in the fuse block to cir-
cuit F34. Circuit F34 connects to the circuit F39
through the headlamp relay. Circuit F39 powers the
headlamps through the headlamp dimmer switch cir-
cuit L4.
HELPFUL INFORMATION
Circuit A7 from fuse 3 in the PDC supplies voltage
to the fuse block bus bar that powers circuit X4
through the fuse in cavity 5.
DIMMING MODULE
Some vehicles are equipped with a dimming mod-
ule. The module is powered by the dimming relay.
In the RUN position, the ignition switch connects
circuit A1 from fuse 6 in the Power Distribution Cen-
ter (PDC) to circuit A38. Circuit A38 powers circuit
L170 through fuse 20 in the fuse block. Circuit L170
supplies power to the dimming relay.
When the headlamps are ON, circuit L90 from the
headlamp switch energizes the dimming relay. When
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energized, the relay supplies power to the dimming
module on a branch of circuit A38. Circuit Z1 pro-
vides ground for the dimming relay.
The dimming module connects to the headlamp
dimmer switch on circuits L3 and L4.
PARKING LAMPS
Circuit A3 from fuse 5 in the Power Distribution
Center (PDC) connects to a bus bar in the fuse block
which feeds circuit L7. Fuse 9 in the fuse block pro-
tects circuit L7.
The headlamp switch has three positions: ON,
PARK (parking lamps) and OFF, plus a dimmer
switch. When the headlamp switch is in the PARK or
ON position, the switch connects circuit L7 to circuit
L90. From the headlamp switch, circuit L90 branches
to power the front parking lamps and rear tail
lamps, side marker lamps, and rear license plate
lamps.
GROUND CIRCUIT
Circuit Z1 provides a ground for the parking lamps
and side marker lamps. The Z1 circuit also provide
ground for the headlamps.
HELPFUL INFORMATION
²Check fuse 5 in PDC.
²Check fuse 9 in the fuse block.
²When the headlamp switch is in the PARK or ON
position, the dimmer circuit, L7, also connects to cir-
cuit E2. Circuit E2 continues through fuse 25 in the
fuse block. Circuit E2 powers the illumination lamps.
FOG LAMPS
The fog lamps are controlled by the fog lamp
switch and fog lamp relay. The fog lamps operate
only when the headlamp switch is in the ON posi-
tion, and the operator has selected low-beam opera-
tion. When the headlamps are in high-beam
operation, the fog lamps will not operate.
Circuit F39 from fuse 13 in the Power Distribution
Center (PDC) supplies voltage to the contact side of
the park lamp relay.
When the fog lamp switch closes, it connects circuit
F34 from the headlamp relay to L35. Circuit L35
supplies power to the coil side of the fog lamp relay
and energizes the relay. Ground for the coil side of
the fog lamp relay is provided on circuit Z1.
When fog lamp relay energizes, it connects circuit
F39 to circuit 117. Circuit 117 supplies power to the
fog lamps. Circuit Z1 provides ground for the fog
lamps.
If the high beam lamps are ON, the dimmer switch
does not power circuit L4 and the fog lamp relay
opens. When the relay opens, battery voltage is re-
moved from the fog lamps.
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DIAGRAM INDEX
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Chime/Buzzer Module......................8W-50-6
Dimming Module.........................8W-50-9
Dimming Relay..........................8W-50-8
Fog Lamp Relay........................8W-50-10
Fog Lamp Switch........................8W-50-10
Fuse 5 (Fuse Block).......................8W-50-7
Fuse 5 (PDC).........................8W-50-4, 8
Fuse 6 (PDC).........................8W-50-6, 8
Fuse 7 (PDC)..........................8W-50-10
Fuse 9 (Fuse Block).......................8W-50-4
Fuse 10 (Fuse Block)......................8W-50-7
Fuse 11 (Fuse Block)......................8W-50-8
Fuse 13 (PDC).........................8W-50-10
Fuse 20 (Fuse Block)......................8W-50-8
Fuse 26 (Fuse Block)......................8W-50-6
Headlamp Delay Module....................8W-50-7
Headlamp Dimmer Switch.................8W-50-4, 7
Headlamp Switch.....................8W-50-4, 7, 9
Headlamp Relay.........................8W-50-9
Ignition Switch........................8W-50-6, 8
Instrument Cluster........................8W-50-5
Left Fog Lamp.........................8W-50-10
Left Headlamp..........................8W-50-5
Left Marker Lamp........................8W-50-5
Left Tail, Stop and Turn Signal Lamp............8W-50-5
Overhead Console......................8W-50-4, 8
Right Fog Lamp........................8W-50-10
Right Headlamp.........................8W-50-5
Right Tail, Stop and Turn Signal Lamp...........8W-50-5
Telltale Connector (Instrument Cluster)...........8W-50-9
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REAR LIGHTING
TAIL LAMPS AND REAR LICENSE PLATE LAMPS
Circuit A3 from fuse 5 in the Power Distribution
Center (PDC) connects to a bus bar in the fuse block
which feeds circuit L7. Fuse 9 in the fuse block pro-
tects circuit L7.
The headlamp switch has three positions: ON,
PARK (parking lamps) and OFF, plus a dimmer
switch. When the headlamp switch is in the PARK or
ON position, the switch connects circuit L7 to circuit
L90. From the headlamp switch, circuit L90 branches
to power the front parking lamps and rear tail
lamps, side marker lamps, and rear license plate
lamps.
GROUND CIRCUIT
Circuit Z1 provides a ground for the parking lamps,
tail lamps, and rear license plate lamps.
HELPFUL INFORMATION
²Check fuse 5 in PDC.
²Check fuse 9 in the fuse block.
²When the headlamp switch is in the PARK or ON
position, circuit L7 also connects to circuit E2. Cir-
cuit E2 continues through fuse 25 in the fuse block.
Circuit E2 powers the illumination lamps.
STOP LAMPS AND CHMSL LAMPS
Circuit L9 from fuse 4 in the Power Distribution
Center (PDC) connects to the stop lamp switch.
When the operator depresses the brake pedal, the
stop lamp switch closes and connects circuit L9 to
circuit L50. Circuit L50 connects to the stop lamps
and center high mounted stop lamps (CHMSL). Cir-
cuit Z1 provides a ground for the stop lamps.
HELPFUL INFORMATION
²Check fuses 13 in the PDC.
²Check for continuity across the stop lamp switch
when it is closed.
BACK-UP LAMPS
In the START or RUN position, the ignition switch
connects circuit A1 from fuse 6 in the Power Distri-
bution Center (PDC) to circuit A21. Circuit A21 feeds
a bus bar in the PDC that powers circuit F12
through fuse 11.
Circuit F12 supplies power to the back-up lamp
switch. On automatic transmission equipped vehicles,
the back-up lamp switch is part of an assembly that
includes the PARK/NEUTRAL position switch. When
the operator puts the transmission in REVERSE, the
back-up lamp switch connects circuit F12 to circuit
L10. Circuit L10 feeds the back-up lamps. Circuit Z1
provides ground for the back-up lamps.
HELPFUL INFORMATION
²Check fuses 6 and 11 in the PDC.
²Check for continuity across the back-up lamp
switch when it is closed.
DIAGRAM INDEX
Component Page
Center High Mounted Stop Lamps (CHMSL).......8W-51-3
Fuse 4 (PDC)...........................8W-51-3
Fuse 5 (PDC)...........................8W-51-2
Fuse 6 (Fuse Block).......................8W-51-2
Fuse 6 (PDC)...........................8W-51-2
Fuse 9 (Fuse Block).......................8W-51-2
Headlamp Switch.........................8W-51-2
Ignition Switch..........................8W-51-2
Left Back-Up Lamp.......................8W-51-4
Left Side Marker Lamp.....................8W-51-4
Left Tail/Stop Lamp.......................8W-51-4
Left Turn Signal Lamp.....................8W-51-4
License Plate Lamp.......................8W-51-3
Park/Neutral Position Switch.................8W-51-2
Right Back-Up Lamp......................8W-51-5
Right Side Marker Lamp....................8W-51-5
Right Tail/Stop Lamp......................8W-51-4
Right Turn Signal Lamp....................8W-51-5
Stop Lamp Switch........................8W-51-3
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DIAGRAM INDEX
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Front Wiper Motor......................8W-53-3, 4
Front Washer Pump Motor................8W-53-3, 5
Fuse 3 (Fuse Block).....................8W-53-3, 4
Fuse 6 (PDC).......................8W-53-3, 4, 6
Fuse 19 (Fuse Block)......................8W-53-6
Ignition Switch......................8W-53-3, 4, 6
Intermittent Wiper Module...................8W-53-5
Rear Washer Pump Motor...................8W-53-6
Rear Wiper Motor........................8W-53-6
Rear Wiper Switch........................8W-53-6
Wiper Switch (Intermittent Wipers).............8W-53-5
Wiper Switch (Standard Wipers)...............8W-53-3
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TRAILER TOW
TRAILER TOW
The factory installed trailer tow system in this ve-
hicle uses three relays and a circuit breaker along
with the trailer tow wiring connector located below
the rear bumper.
Battery voltage for the trailer tow circuit breaker
and relays is supplied on circuit A11. This circuit is
HOT at all times and connects to the power accessory
tap in the fuse block. An in line 10 amp circuit pro-
tected breaker protects circuit A11 and the trailer
tow circuits. The trailer tow circuit breaker is located
in the left rear quarter panel.
STOP LAMP RELAY
Power for the coil side of the stop lamp relay is
supplied by circuit L50. This circuit connects to the
stop lamps. Ground for the coil side is supplied on
circuit Z1.
When the operator depresses the brake pedal, volt-
age flows through the coil of the relay to ground
causing the contacts in the relay to close connecting
circuits A11 and 95.
Circuit 95 connects to the left and right turn signal
relays. Voltage flows through the closed contacts in
the relays to the trailer tow connector.
RIGHT TURN RELAY
Power for the coil side of the right turn relay is
supplied by circuit L60. This circuit connects to the
right side turn signal lamps. Ground for the coil side
of the relay is supplied on circuit Z1.
When the operator turns the right turn signal ON,
power flows through the coil in the relay to ground
causing the contacts in the relay to switch from there
normally CLOSED position to connect circuits 94 and
L60.
Circuit 94 is the feed for the contact side of the re-
lay. Circuit L60 connects from the relay to the trailer
tow connector.
Circuit 94 is fed power through the normally
CLOSED side of the stop lamp relay and circuit A11.
The A11 circuit is HOT at all times and protected by
a 10 amp circuit breaker located in the left rear
quarter panel.
LEFT TURN RELAY
Power for the coil side of the left turn relay is sup-
plied by circuit L61. This circuit connects to the left
side turn signal lamps. Ground for the coil side of the
relay is supplied on circuit Z1.
When the operator turns the left turn signal ON,
power flows through the coil in the relay to ground
causing the contacts in the relay to switch from there
normally CLOSED position to connect circuits 94 and
L61.
Circuit 94 is the feed for the contact side of the re-
lay. Circuit L61 connects from the relay to the trailer
tow connector.
Circuit 94 is fed power through the normally
CLOSED side of the stop lamp relay and circuit A11.
The A11 circuit is HOT at all times and protected by
a 10 amp circuit breaker located in the right rear
quarter panel.
HELPFUL INFORMATION
²Check the In-Line circuit breaker
DIAGRAM INDEX
Component Page
Circuit Breaker (In-Line)....................8W-54-4
Electric Brake Provision....................8W-54-2
Fuse 1 (Fuse Block).......................8W-54-4
Fuse 3 (PDC)...........................8W-54-4
Left Turn Signal Relay.....................8W-54-3
Left Back-Up Lamp.......................8W-54-2
Left Side Marker Lamp.....................8W-54-2
Left Tail/Stop Lamp.......................8W-54-2
Left Turn Signal Lamp.....................8W-54-2
Right Turn Signal Relay....................8W-54-3
Stop Lamp Relay.........................8W-54-3
Trailer Tow Connector......................8W-54-2
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POWER WINDOWS
INDEX
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Diagram Index............................ 2
Helpful Information......................... 2Power Windows........................... 1
POWER WINDOWS
When the ignition switch is in the ACCESSORY or
RUN position, it connects circuit A1 from fuse 6 in
the Power Distribution Center (PDC) to circuit A48.
Circuit A48 powers circuit F81 through fuse 12 in the
fuse block. Circuit F81 supplies voltage to the power
window system.
Circuit F81 connects to the master window switch.
Circuit Z1 provides ground for the power windows.
A LOCK-OUT feature is provided on the driver's
door window switch. When this feature is engaged
the other windows in the system will not operate.
RIGHT FRONT WINDOW OPERATION
When the operator selects window DOWN opera-
tion power is supplied on the F81 circuit through the
switch to circuit Q12. Circuit Q12 goes from the
switch to the power window motor. Ground for the
motor is supplied on the Q22 circuit back to the
switch. A bus bar, internal to the switch, connects the
Q22 circuit to the Z1 circuit.
For window UP operation the circuits are reversed.
Circuit Q22 is the feed, and circuit Q12 is the
ground.
LEFT FRONT WINDOW OPERATION
When the DRIVER selects window DOWN opera-
tion, power is supplied on the F81 circuit through the
switch to circuit Q26.
Circuit Q26 goes from the drivers door switch to
the left front door switch. Power is passed through
this switch to circuit Q21. The Q21 circuit then goes
to the right front window motor.
Ground for the window motor is supplied on the
Q11 circuit back to the right door switch. Circuity in-
ternal to the switch then passes the ground to circuit
Q16. Circuit Q16 goes from the right front door
switch to the master switch. A bus bar, internal to
the switch, connects the Q16 circuit to the Z1 circuit.
For window UP operation the circuits are reversed.
Circuits Q16 and Q11 are the feeds, and circuits Q21
and Q26 are the grounds.
If the switch is being operated from the PASSEN-
GER'S front door, and the operator is requesting win-
dow DOWN operation, power is supplied on the Q1
circuit from the driver's master switch circuit
through the switch to the Q21 circuit.Ground for the motor is supplied on the Q11 circuit
through the switch and back to the master switch on
circuit Q16. A bus bar, internal to the switch, con-
nects the Q16 circuit to the Z1 circuit.
For window UP operation, the circuits are reversed.
Circuit Q11 is the power and circuit Q21 is the
ground.
LEFT REAR WINDOW
When the DRIVER selects window DOWN opera-
tion power is supplied on the F81 circuit through the
switch to circuit Q17.
Circuit Q17 goes from the drivers door switch to
the left rear door power window switch. Power is
passed through the switch to circuit Q22. The Q22
circuit then goes to the left rear window motor.
Ground for the window motor is supplied on the
Q12 circuit back to the left rear door switch. Circuity
internal to the switch then passes the ground to cir-
cuit Q27. Circuit Q27 goes from the left rear door
switch to the master switch. A bus bar, internal to
the switch, connects the Q27 circuit to the Z1 circuit.
For window UP operation the circuits are reversed.
Circuits Q27 and Q12 are the feeds, and circuits Q22
and Q17 are the grounds.
If the switch is being operated from the LEFT
REAR door, and the operator is requesting window
DOWN operation, power is supplied on the Q1 circuit
from the driver's master switch circuit through the
switch to the Q22 circuit.
Ground for the motor is supplied on the Q12 circuit
through the switch and to circuit Q27. Circuit Q27
connects to the master window switch. A bus bar, in-
ternal to the switch, connects the Q27 circuit to the
Z1 circuit.
For window UP operation, the circuits are reversed.
Circuit Q12 is the power and circuits Q22, and Q17
are the grounds.
RIGHT REAR WINDOW
When the DRIVER selects window DOWN opera-
tion, power is supplied on the F81 circuit through the
switch to circuit Q18.
Circuit Q18 goes from the drivers door switch to
the right rear door window switch connector. Power
is passed through this switch to circuit Q22. The Q22
circuit then goes to the right rear window motor.
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