Rear defroster switch

1997 JEEP CHEROKEE
124,000 MILES
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Rear defroster switch on but not working. Problem is that turning it on made the dash lights go out. Still working odometer light. Still working headlights and inside overhead light. Light on switch still on. Tried for dash lights with vehicle running and not running.
Dec 27, 2017 at 6:48 AM
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Hello,

Check fuse #3 which is a 40 amp this supplies power to the systems.

Here is a guide to help you:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-a-car-fuse

Here is a wiring diagram so you can see how the system works and the fuse panel and relay diagrams as well:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-an-electrical-relay-and-wiring-control-circuit


Check out the diagrams (below).

Please let us know what you find. We are interested to see what it is.

Cheers, Ken
Dec 28, 2017 at 1:29 PM
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Thank you for going the extra mile with diagrams. Unfortunately, were are not able to find a fuse marked #3 nor any fuse that seems to be related to the defroster.

Thank you for your time.
Dec 29, 2017 at 12:42 PM
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Can you take a picture of your fuse box so we can see which configuration we are dealing with. Please use your phone and upload here to the site so we can see what's going on.

Cheers, Ken
Dec 31, 2017 at 11:34 AM
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Wanted to let u know we gve up trying to figure out the fuses and took to the shop. $45 to replace fuse. He said he used a testerto find fuse as Jeep is not very user friendly on fuse diagram. Thank you for your time.
Jan 10, 2018 at 10:28 PM
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Glad you could get it fixed, that kind of problem can be tough. Please use 2CarPros anytime we are here to help

Cheers, Ken
Jan 11, 2018 at 12:08 PM