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MUDDY

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zj problems
« on: January 20, 2013, 07:41:45 am »
electrical dash lights faded in and out light come on by themself jeep sometimes wont start i'm having problems.  help
98 grand cherokee mild liFT
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Re: zj problems
« Reply #1 on: January 20, 2013, 09:58:30 am »
sounds like a short in the steering column.  i hate wiring.  had an issue with the taillights not working turned out to be a factory "splice" failed.
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Re: zj problems
« Reply #2 on: May 29, 2013, 11:21:36 am »
dash lights flickering is a common issue... the switch needs to be re-soldered

http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/f13/repairing-headlight-switch-causes-dimming-issues-picture-heavy-702703/
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