Cherokee 2WD L6-4.0L VIN S (1998)
Auxiliary Power Outlet: Testing and Inspection
WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIR-BAGS, REFER TO AIRBAGS AND SEATBELTS/AIRBAGS BEFORE
ATTEMPTING ANY STEERING WHEEL, STEERING COLUMN, OR INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE.
FAILURE TO TAKE THE PROPER PRECAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE
PERSONAL INJURY.
1. Check the fuse in the junction block. If OK, go to Step 2. If not OK, repair the shorted circuit or component as required and replace the faulty fuse.
2. Check for battery voltage at the fuse in the junction block. If OK, go to Step 3. If not OK, repair the open circuit to the Power Distribution Center
(PDC) as required.
3. Remove the cigar lighter knob and element from the cigar lighter receptacle. Check for continuity between the inside circumference of the cigar
lighter receptacle and a good ground. There should be continuity If OK, go to Step 4. If not OK, go to Step 5.
4. Turn the ignition switch to the On position. Check for battery voltage at the insulated contact located at the back of the cigar lighter receptacle. If
OK, replace the faulty cigar lighter knob and element. If not OK, go to Step 5.
5. Turn the ignition switch to the Off position. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable. Remove the accessory switch bezel. Check for
continuity between the ground circuit cavity of the cigar lighter wire harness connector and a good ground. There should be continuity If OK, go to
Step 6. If not OK, repair the open circuit to ground as required.
6. Connect the battery negative cable. Turn the ignition switch to the Accessory or On positions. Check for battery voltage at the fused B(+) circuit
cavity of the cigar lighter wire harness connector. If OK, replace the faulty cigar lighter receptacle (accessory switch bezel unit). If not OK, see the
diagnosis for the cigar lighter relay.
