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XJ LAMPS 8L - 1
LAMPS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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LAMP SYSTEMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 LAMP SERVICE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
LAMP DIAGNOSIS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 LAMP SYSTEMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
HEADLAMP ALIGNMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 BULB APPLICATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
LAMP BULB SERVICE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
LAMP SYSTEMS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION SAFETY PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
LAMP SYSTEMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION instrument cluster illumination. The headlamp
switch also contains a rheostat for controlling the
LAMP SYSTEMS illumination level of the instrument cluster lamps.
Each vehicle is equipped with various lamp assem-
OPERATION
blies. A good ground is necessary for proper lighting
operation. Grounding is provided through a separate The headlamp switch has an off position, a parking
ground wire. lamp position, and a headlamp on position. High
When changing lamp bulbs check the socket for beams are controlled by the multifunction switch on
corrosion. If corrosion is present, clean it with a wire the steering column. The headlamp switch cannot be
brush and coat the inside of the socket lightly with repaired. It must be replaced. Refer to Group 8E for
Mopar Multi-Purpose Grease or equivalent. removal and installation procedures, and Group 8W
for wiring.
HEADLAMPS
SENTINEL HEADLAMP DELAY MODULE
DESCRIPTION
DESCRIPTION
Headlamps on the Cherokee are sealed beam units.
Each module contains a low beam filament and a The Headlamp Module delays the de-activation of
high beam filament. the headlamps for 45 15 seconds after the ignition
switch is turned OFF.
OPERATION
OPERATION
The headlamps are controlled by the headlamp
switch and the high beams by the multifunction The driver engages the module by turning the igni-
switch. Each headlamp unit can be serviced individ- tion switch OFF, then turning the headlamps OFF.
ually. The module is mounted to a bracket attached to the
inside of the instrument panel.
HEADLAMP SWITCH
TAIL/TURN SIGNAL/STOP/BACK-UP LAMP
DESCRIPTION
DESCRIPTION
The headlamp switch is located on the instrument
panel. The headlamp switch controls the parking The rear tail lamp modules contains three bulbs, a
lamps, the headlamps, the interior lamps, and lens, and a housing. One bulb is a two filament bulb
8L - 2 LAMPS XJ
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION (Continued)
used for tail light and stop lamp functions. One sin- ada only. A separate module, mounted on the cowl,
gle filament bulb is for turn signal functions. The controls the DRL.
other bulb is a single filament bulb used for back-up
light illumination. OPERATION
The headlamps are illuminated when the ignition
OPERATION switch is turned to the ON position. The DRL module
Each tail lamp module can be serviced separately. receives a vehicle-moving signal from the vehicle
Each bulb can also be serviced separately. The head- speed sensor. This provides a constant head-
lamp switch controls tail lamp operation. The multi- lamps-on condition as long as the vehicle is moving.
function switch on the steering column controls turn The lamps are illuminated at less than 50 percent of
signal operation, and the back-up light switch con- normal intensity.
trols the back-up light operation. The brake lamp
switch controls the stop lamp function. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
FRONT TURN SIGNAL/PARKING LAMP WARNING: EYE PROTECTION SHOULD BE USED
WHEN SERVICING GLASS COMPONENTS. PER-
DESCRIPTION SONAL INJURY CAN RESULT.
The front turn signal and parking lamp module
contains a housing, a lens, and two bulbs.
CAUTION: Do not touch the glass of halogen bulbs
OPERATION with fingers or other possibly oily surface, reduced
The parking lamp function is controlled by the bulb life will result.
headlamp switch. The turn signal function is con- Do not use bulbs with higher candle power than
trolled by the multifunction switch on the steering indicated in the Bulb Application table at the end of
column. Each bulb can be serviced separately. this group. Damage to lamp and/or Daytime Run-
ning Lamp Module can result.
CHMSL (CENTER HIGH MOUNTED STOP LAMP) Do not use fuses, circuit breakers or relays hav-
ing greater amperage value than indicated on the
DESCRIPTION fuse panel or in the Owners Manual.
The center high mounted stop lamp (CHMSL) is
When it is necessary to remove components to ser-
mounted on the liftgate. The module consists of a
vice another, it should not be necessary to apply
housing, a lens, and a single filament bulb.
excessive force or bend a component to remove it.
OPERATION Before damaging a trim component, verify hidden
The CHMSL is controlled by the brake lamp fasteners or captured edges are not holding the com-
switch. ponent in place.
DAYTIME RUNNING LAMPS
DESCRIPTION
The Daytime Running Lights (Headlamps) System
is installed on vehicles manufactured for sale in Can-
XJ LAMPS 8L - 3
LAMP DIAGNOSIS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURES HEADLAMP
When a vehicle experiences problems with the Always begin any diagnosis by testing all of the
headlamp system, verify the condition of the battery fuses and circuit breakers in the system. Refer to
connections, fuses, charging system, headlamp bulbs, Group 8W, Wiring Diagrams.
wire connectors, relay, high beam switch, dimmer Conventional and halogen headlamps are inter-
switch, and headlamp switch. Refer to Group 8W, changeable. It is recommended that they not be
Wiring Diagrams for component locations and circuit intermixed on a given vehicle.
information.
CONDITION POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTION
HEADLAMPS ARE DIM 1. Loose or corroded battery cables. 1. Clean and secure battery cable clamps
WITH ENGINE IDLING and posts.
OR IGNITION TURNED 2. Loose or worn generator drive 2. Adjust or replace generator drive belt.
OFF belt.
3. Charging system output too low. 3. Test and repair charging system, refer to
Group 8A,
4. Battery has insufficient charge. 4. Test battery state-of-charge,
refer to Group 8A.
5. Battery is sulfated or shorted. 5. Load test battery, refer to Group 8A.
6. Poor lighting circuit Z1-ground. 6. Test for voltage drop across Z1-ground
locations, refer to Group 8W.
7. Both headlamp bulbs defective. 7. Replace both headlamp bulbs.
HEADLAMP BULBS BURN 1. Charging system output too high. 1. Test and repair charging system, refer to
OUT Group 8A.
FREQUENTLY 2. Loose or corroded terminals or 2. Inspect and repair all connectors and
splices in circuit. splices, refer to Group 8W.
HEADLAMPS ARE DIM 1. Charging system output too low. 1. Test and repair charging system, refer to
WITH ENGINE RUNNING Group 8A.
ABOVE IDLE* 2. Poor lighting circuit Z1-ground. 2. Test for voltage drop across Z1-ground
locations, refer to Group 8W.
3. High resistance in headlamp 3. Test amperage draw of headlamp circuit.
circuit.
4. Both headlamp bulbs defective. 4. Replace both headlamp bulbs.
8L - 4 LAMPS XJ
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING (Continued)
CONDITION POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTION
HEADLAMPS FLASH 1. Poor lighting circuit Z1-ground. 1. Test for voltage drop across Z1-ground
RANDOMLY locations, refer to Group 8W.
2. High resistance in headlamp 2. Test amperage draw of headlamp circuit.
circuit. Should not exceed 30 amps.
3. Faulty headlamp switch. 3. Replace headlamp switch. Refer to
Group 8E.
4. Loose or corroded terminals or 4. Inspect and repair all connectors and
splices in circuit. splices, refer to Group 8W.
HEADLAMPS DO NOT 1. No voltage to headlamps. 1. Repair open headlamp circuit, refer to
ILLUMINATE Group 8W.
2. No Z1-ground at headlamps. 2. Repair circuit ground, refer to Group 8W.
3. Faulty headlamp switch. 3. Replace headlamp switch. Refer to
Group 8E.
4. Faulty headlamp dimmer 4. Replace multi-function switch.
(multi-function) switch.
5. Broken connector terminal or wire 5. Repair connector terminal or wire splice.
splice in headlamp circuit.
*Canada vehicles must have lamps ON.
FOG LAMP
CONDITION POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTION
FOG LAMPS ARE DIM 1. Loose or corroded battery cables. 1. Clean and secure battery cable clamps
WITH ENGINE IDLING OR and posts.
IGNITION TURNED OFF. 2. Loose or worn generator drive 2. Adjust or replace generator drive belt.
belt.
3. Charging system output too low. 3. Test and repair charging system. Refer to
Group 8A,
4. Battery has insufficient charge. 4. Test battery state-of -charge. Refer to
Group 8A.
5. Battery is sulfated or shorted. 5. Load test battery. Refer to Group 8A.
6. Poor lighting circuit Z1-ground. 6. Test for voltage drop across Z1-ground
locations. Refer to Group 8W.
FOG LAMP BULBS BURN 1. Charging system output too high. 1. Test and repair charging system. Refer to
OUT FREQUENTLY Group 8A.
2. Loose or corroded terminals or 2. Inspect and repair all connectors and
splices in circuit. splices. Refer to Group 8W.
FOG LAMPS ARE DIM 1. Charging system output too low. 1. Test and repair charging system. Refer to
WITH ENGINE RUNNING Group 8A.
ABOVE IDLE 2. Poor lighting circuit Z1-ground. 2. Test for voltage drop across Z1-ground
locations. Refer to Group 8W.
3. High resistance in fog lamp circuit. 3. Test amperage draw of fog lamp circuit.
XJ LAMPS 8L - 5
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING (Continued)
CONDITION POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTION
FOG LAMPS FLASH 1. Poor lighting circuit Z1-ground. 1. Test for voltage drop across Z1-ground
RANDOMLY locations. Refer to Group 8W.
2. High resistance in fog lamp circuit. 2. Test amperage draw of fog lamp circuit.
3. Faulty fog lamp switch. 3. Replace fog lamp switch.
4. Loose or corroded terminals or 4. Inspect and repair all connectors and
splices in circuit. splices. Refer to Group 8W.
FOG LAMPS DO NOT 1. Blown fuse for fog lamp. 1. Replace fuse. Refer to Group 8W.
ILLUMINATE 2. No Z1-ground at fog lamps. 2. Repair circuit ground. Refer to Group
8W.
3. Faulty fog lamp switch. 3. Replace fog lamp switch.
4. Broken connector terminal or wire 4. Repair connector terminal or wire splice.
splice in fog lamp circuit.
5. Defective or burned out bulb. 5. Replace bulb.
HEADLAMP DELAY MODULE body ground. The voltmeter should indicate battery
voltage. If not, repair the open circuit in the wire
DELAY FUNCTION INOPERATIVE harness from ignition switch to HDLP delay module.
(1) Ensure headlamps operate before proceeding. (5) Turn headlamps on and measure voltage at
(2) Remove, inspect and test the HDLP delay 10 delay module connector, terminal 6. The voltmeter
amp fuse in junction box. Replace if defective. should indicate battery voltage. If not repair open cir-
(3) With the key off and the connector discon- cuit between L2 and HDLP delay module.
nected, measure the resistance from the delay mod- (6) Measure the voltage between the delay module
ule connector, terminal 4 to vehicle body ground. The connector, terminal 2 and vehicle body ground. The
ohmmeter should indicate zero ohms. If not, repair voltmeter should indicate battery voltage. If not,
the open circuit in the wire harness to vehicle body repair the open circuit in the wire harness to the
ground. HDLP fuse in the PDC.
(4) With the key on measure the voltage between (7) If steps 1 through 6 prove out good, replace
the delay module connector, terminal 8 and vehicle headlamp delay module.
8L - 6 LAMPS XJ
HEADLAMP ALIGNMENT
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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SERVICE PROCEDURES HEADLAMP ADJUSTMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
HEADLAMP ALIGNMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 FOG LAMP ADJUSTMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
LAMP ALIGNMENT SCREEN PREPARATION . . . . . 6 SPECIAL TOOLS
VEHICLE PREPARATION FOR HEADLAMP HEADLAMP ALIGNMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
ALIGNMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
SERVICE PROCEDURES (6) Fuel tank should be FULL. Add 2.94 kg (6.5
lbs.) of weight over the fuel tank for each estimated
HEADLAMP ALIGNMENT gallon of missing fuel.
Headlamps can be aligned using the screen method
provided in this section. Alignment Tool C-4466-A or HEADLAMP ADJUSTMENT
equivalent can also be used. Refer to instructions Headlamps can be aligned using the screen
provided with the tool for proper procedures. method. The Headlamp Alignment Tool C-4466-A or
equivalent can also be used. Refer to instructions
LAMP ALIGNMENT SCREEN PREPARATION provided with the tool for proper procedures.
(1) Position vehicle on a level surface perpendicu- A properly aimed low beam will project the top
lar to a flat wall 7.62 meters (25 ft) away from front edge of the beam intensity pattern on the screen
of headlamp lens (Fig. 1). from 25 mm (1 in.) above to 75 mm (3 in.) below
(2) If necessary, tape a line on the floor 7.62 headlamp centerline. The side-to-side left edge of the
meters (25 ft) away from and parallel to the wall. beam intensity pattern should be from 50 mm (2 in.)
(3) Measure from the floor up 1.27 meters (5 ft) left to 50 mm (2 in.) right of headlamp centerline
and tape a line on the wall at the centerline of the (Fig. 2).
vehicle. Sight along the centerline of the vehicle (1) Remove screws and both headlamp bezels.
(from rear of vehicle forward) to verify accuracy of (2) Clean front of the headlamps.
the line placement. (3) Place headlamps on LOW beam.
(4) Rock vehicle side-to-side three times to allow (4) Cover front of the headlamp that is not being
suspension to stabilize. adjusted.
(5) Jounce front suspension three times by pushing (5) Turn vertical adjustment screw (Fig. 3) until
downward on front bumper and releasing. the headlamp beam pattern on screen/wall is similar
(6) Measure the distance from the center of head- to the pattern depicted in the alignment screen fig-
lamp lens to the floor. Transfer measurement to the ure.
alignment screen (with tape). Use this line for
NOTE: When using a headlamp aiming screen,
up/down adjustment reference.
adjust the headlamps so that:
(7) Measure distance from the centerline of the
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