Lamps; Headlamps Description And Operation; Headlamp Switch Description And Operation; Sentinel Headlamp Delay Mode Description And Operation - Jeep Cherokee 2000 Service Manual

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LAMP SYSTEMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
LAMP DIAGNOSIS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
HEADLAMP ALIGNMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
LAMP BULB SERVICE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
LAMP SYSTEMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
LAMP SYSTEMS
Each vehicle is equipped with various lamp assem-
blies. A good ground is necessary for proper lighting
operation. Grounding is provided through a separate
ground wire.
When changing lamp bulbs check the socket for
corrosion. If corrosion is present, clean it with a wire
brush and coat the inside of the socket lightly with
Mopar Multi-Purpose Grease or equivalent.
HEADLAMPS
DESCRIPTION
Headlamps on the Cherokee are sealed beam units.
Each module contains a low beam filament and a
high beam filament.
OPERATION
The headlamps are controlled by the headlamp
switch and the high beams by the multifunction
switch. Each headlamp unit can be serviced individ-
ually.
HEADLAMP SWITCH
DESCRIPTION
The headlamp switch is located on the instrument
panel. The headlamp switch controls the parking
lamps, the headlamps, the interior lamps, and

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LAMP SERVICE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
LAMP SYSTEMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
BULB APPLICATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
instrument
switch also contains a rheostat for controlling the
illumination level of the instrument cluster lamps.
OPERATION
The headlamp switch has an off position, a parking
lamp position, and a headlamp on position. High
beams are controlled by the multifunction switch on
the steering column. The headlamp switch cannot be
repaired. It must be replaced. Refer to Group 8E for
removal and installation procedures, and Group 8W
for wiring.
SENTINEL HEADLAMP DELAY MODULE
DESCRIPTION
The Headlamp Module delays the de-activation of
the headlamps for 45
switch is turned OFF.
OPERATION
The driver engages the module by turning the igni-
tion switch OFF, then turning the headlamps OFF.
The module is mounted to a bracket attached to the
inside of the instrument panel.
TAIL/TURN SIGNAL/STOP/BACK-UP LAMP
DESCRIPTION
The rear tail lamp modules contains three bulbs, a
lens, and a housing. One bulb is a two filament bulb
LAMPS
cluster illumination. The
15 seconds after the ignition
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headlamp