Headlight Switch Problems of Jeep Cherokee

Headlights while driving were occasionally turning off and on. Side lights remained on and instrument panel lights remained on. Upon investigation for cause, discovered connector on headlight/dimmer switch was melted due to excessive heat buildup. Suspect due to several connectors on dimmer switch were loose adding resistance to the flow of current creating excessive heat in switch and connector. Switch was replaced and problem was resolved. Since the switch provides power directly to the headlights, this creates a potential fire hazard. There should be a relay configuration to the headlights to reduce current flow through the headlight switch.

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Driving at night. There was a burning smell in the cab. The headlights went out. Discovered headlight switch and plug had shorted causing an arc fire damaging the wiring loom leading to the switch .

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While driving to work at 4:30 am headlights went out, then came back on, several times, this is the second time we have had this issue, we replaced the headlight switch about three months ago, and it appeared to rectify the problem now it has occured again. Called the dealership in my area, and they are aware of no recalls for this problem, but after conducting a web search, I see that this is a common problem, hopefully no one will be injured before this defect causes an accident.

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The headlight dimmer switch over heated/melted the bezel support and connector.

When turning on headlights, consumer has to wiggle switch to get headlights to come on. Sometimes it takes a few minutes before headlights come on, vehicle has not been examined by dealer. Consumer states at times,the instrument panel cluster fails to activate upon starting the engine.

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Vehicle fire originated underhood, vehicle taken to dealer and informed consumer that problem was due to headlight selected switch. Vehicle was pronounced as totalled by dealer/manufacturer.

Headlights switch inoperative.

When vehicle gets warm the headlights will begin to turn on and off, resulting in loss of visiblity. Dealer will replace headlight switch, part on backorder.