1996 Jeep Cherokee parking lights

1996 JEEP CHEROKEE
240,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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ARTHURLINDQUIST
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I tried to switch on my dome light by rotating the headlight switch counterclockwise. When I did, the parking lights "blew out" I tried looking for the fuse diagram to check, but I believe the diagram was wrong. I checked slot #4, a 15 amp fuse, and it wasn't blown. Where should I go from here?
Oct 22, 2015 at 9:04 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Chances are the fuses and bulbs are good and the switch shorted out internally. Plus, if I recall, there is a built in breaker in the switch that may have failed. My first guess, since fuses are good and bulbs are good is the switch itself. It is a cheap part, under 20 dollars I believe. The hardest part about replacing it is access to the rear of it to release the pull out shaft and to remove and reinstall the wiring.
Oct 22, 2015 at 11:38 AM
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