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Maintenance Information: Overview Jeep Cherokee II

Procedures 4 illustrations ~1497 words

Fuse & Circuit Breaker Identification

  1. 1 - 25 Amp (Natural) Rear Washer/Wiper
  2. 2 - 15 Amp (Blue) Radio, Cigarette Lighter
  3. 3 - 25 Amp (Natural) Blower Motor
  4. 4 - 20 Amp (Yellow) Turn Signal, Back-Up Lights, Rear Window Defogger Relay
  5. 5 - 10 Amp (Red) Dome Light, Courtesy Lights, Glove Box Light, Cargo Light, Radio & Clock Memories, Power Mirrors, Teltak Connector Headlight Delay, Chime Module, Overhead Console
  6. 6 - 15 Amp (Blue) Hazard Warning System, Stoplights
  7. 7 - 10 Amp (Red) Parking Lights, Headlamps On Warning Chime/Buzzer, Instrument Panel Light Dimmer
  8. 8 - 7.5 Amp (Violet) Gauges, Instrument Cluster, Seat Belt Warning
  9. 9 - 5 Amp (Tan) Instrument Panel Illumination
  10. 10 - 25 Amp (Natural) Rear Window Defogger
  11. 11 - 30 Amp (Circuit Breaker) Power Door Locks, Power Seats, Trailer Towing Wiring Harness
  12. 12 - 10 Amp (Red) ETR Radio, Power Antenna
  13. 13 - 7.5 Amp (Violet) Transmission Control Unit
  14. 14 - 25 Amp (Natural) Headlight Delay
  15. 15 - 4.8 Amp (Circuit Breaker) Front Wiper
  16. 16 - 30 Amp (Circuit Breaker) Power Windows
  17. 17 - 10 Amp (Red) Clock
  18. 18 - 2 Amp (Gray) Anti-Lock Brake System
  19. 19 - 15 Amp (Blue) Flash-to-Pass
  1. 1 - 25 Amp (Natural) Rear Washer/Wiper
  2. 2 - 15 Amp (Blue) Radio, Cigarette Lighter, Illumination Relay (Clock)
  3. 3 - 25 Amp (Natural) Blower Motor
  4. 4 - 20 Amp (Yellow) Turn Signal, Back-Up Lights, Rear Window Defogger Relay
  5. 5 - 10 Amp (Red) Dome Light, Courtesy Lights, Glove Box Light, Cargo Light, Radio Memory, Power Mirrors, Teltak Connector
  6. 6 - 15 Amp (Blue) Hazard Warning System, Stoplights
  7. 7 - 10 Amp (Red) Parking Lights, Headlight Warning Chime/Buzzer, Instrument Panel Light Dimmer
  8. 8 - 7.5 Amp (Violet) Gauges, Instrument Cluster, Seat Belt Warning
  9. 9 - 5 Amp (Tan) Instrument Panel Illumination
  10. 10 - 25 Amp (Natural) Rear Window Defogger
  11. 11 - 30 Amp (Circuit Breaker) Power Door Locks, Power Seats, Trailer Towing Wiring Harness
  12. 12 - 10 Amp (Red) ETR Radio, Power Antenna
  13. 13 - 2 Amp (Gray) Anti-Lock Brake System
  14. 14 - 25 Amp (Natural) Headlight Delay, Horns, Security Alarm
  15. 15 - 4.8 Amp (Circuit Breaker) Front Wiper
  16. 16 - 30 Amp (Circuit Breaker) Power Windows
  17. 17 - 10 Amp (Red) Clock, Security Alarm (Ign)
  18. 18 - 2 Amp (Gray) Anti-Lock Brake System
  19. 19 - 15 Amp (Blue) Flash-to-Pass, Security Alarm

Scheme 4

Scheme 4: UNDERHOOD POWER DISTRIBUTION CENTER IDENTIFICATION (1991)
Scheme 4: UNDERHOOD POWER DISTRIBUTION CENTER IDENTIFICATION (1991)
WARNINGAlways disconnect battery ground cable before servicing "high-current fuses. It is recommended that "high-current" fuses be replaced by a qualified technician.
  1. 1 - 60 Amp (Blue) Alternator Output
  2. 2 - 30 Amp (Green) Engine Control (ECU) - Fuel Pump, Injectors, Ignition Coil, Oxygen Sensors, Alternator Field, Engine Controller Automatic Transmission Controller (ATCU)
  3. 3 - 50 Amp (Red) Fuse Block
  4. 4 - Not Used
  5. 5 - 40 Amp (Orange) Headlamp Switch
  6. 6 - 60 Amp (Blue) Ignition Switch - Engine Controller, Fuel Pump Relay, Automatic Shutdown Relay Coil
  7. 7 - 40 Amp (Orange) Heated Rear Window, Starter Solenoid
  8. 8 - 30 Amp (Green) ABS Pump Motor
  9. 9 - 30 Amp (Green) ABS System
  10. 10 - 60 Amp (Blue) Alternator Output
  11. 11 - 15 Amp (Blue) Ignition Switch - Back-up Lamps, A/C Relay Coil, Shift Selector, Speed Control, Aux. Cooling Fan Relay Coil
  12. 12 - 15 Amp (Blue) Auxilliary Lamps - Fog Lamps, Underhood Lamps
  13. 13 - 20 Amp (Yellow) Auxilliary Fan
  14. 14 - 10 Amp (Red) Automatic Transmission
  15. 15 - 15 Amp (Blue) Hazard Lamps - Hazard Flasher, Brake Switch
  16. 16 - 2 Amp (Gray) ABS Battery

Relay Identification

  1. A - Radiator Fan Relay
  2. B - Fuel Pump Relay
  3. C - A/C Clutch Relay
  4. D - Auto Shutdown Relay
  5. E - Starter Relay
  6. F - ABS Yellow Indicator Relay
  7. G - ABS Modulator Relay

FUSE PANEL IDENTIFICATION (1992 Models)

The fuse block is to the left of the steering column, under the instrument panel.

Scheme 5

Scheme 5: FUSE PANEL IDENTIFICATION (1992 Models)
Scheme 5: FUSE PANEL IDENTIFICATION (1992 Models)
  1. 1 - 25 Amp (Natural) Rear Window Wiper, Washer
  2. 2 - 15 Amp (Lt. Blue) Radio, Cigar Lighter, Dome Lamp
  3. 3 - 10 Amp (Red) Security Alarm Module
  4. 4 - 15 Amp (Lt. Blue) Headlamp Dimmer Switch, Security Alarm Module, Security Alarm Relay
  5. 5 - 25 Amp (Natural) Blower Motor
  6. 6 - 30 Amp (Circuit Breaker) Power Door Locks, Power Seats, Trailer Towing Wiring Harness Keyless Entry
  7. 7 - 2 Amp (Pink) Antilock Brakes (ABS)
  8. 8 - 20 Amp (Yellow) Turn Signal Flasher
  9. 9 - 10 Amp (Red) Radio/Clock & Memory, Courtesy Lights, Glove Box, Cargo, Dome Lamps, Teltak Connector, Illuminated Entry
  10. 10 - Not Used
  11. 11 - 25 Amp (Natural) Headlamp Delay Module, Horns, Security Alarm Module
  12. 12 - Not Used
  13. 13 - Not Used
  14. 14 - 10 Amp (Red) Power Antenna
  15. 15 - 15 Amp (Lt. Blue) Instrument Panel Lamps, Clock, Radio/Clock & Memory, Headlamp Switch, Parking Lamps
  16. 16 - 30 Amp (Circuit Breaker) Power Windows
  17. 17 - 7.5 Amp (Violet) Instrument Cluster Guages, Headlamp Delay Module, Chime Module, Overhead Console
  18. 18 - 25 Amp (Natural) Heated Rear Window
  19. 19 - 5 Amp (Tan) Instrument Panel Lamps, Radio Illumination
  20. 20 - 5.5 Amp (Circuit Breaker) Windshield Wiper/Windshield Washer

Scheme 6

Scheme 6: POWER DISTRIBUTION CENTER IDENTIFICATION (1992 Models)
Scheme 6: POWER DISTRIBUTION CENTER IDENTIFICATION (1992 Models)
WARNINGAlways disconnect battery ground cable before servicing "high-current fuses. It is recommended that "high-current" fuses be replaced by a qualified technician.
  1. 1 - 60 Amp (Blue) Alternator Output
  2. 2 - 30 Amp (Green) Engine Control (ECU) - Fuel Pump, Injectors, Ignition Coil, Oxygen Sensors, Alternator Field, Engine Controller Automatic Transmission Controller (ATCU)
  3. 3 - 40 Amp (Orange) Fuse Block
  4. 4 - 20 Amp (Yellow) Hazard Lamps
  5. 5 - 40 Amp (Orange) Headlamp Switch
  6. 6 - 60 Amp (Blue) Ignition Switch - Engine Controller, Fuel Pump Relay, Automatic Shutdown Relay Coil
  7. 7 - 40 Amp (Orange) Heated Rear Window, Starter Solenoid
  8. 8 - 40 Amp (Orange) ABS Pump Motor
  9. 9 - 60 Amp (Blue) Alternator Output
  10. 10 - 30 Amp (Green) ABS System
  11. 11 - 15 Amp (Blue) Ignition Switch - Back-up Lamps, A/C Relay Coil, Shift Selector, Speed Control, Aux. Cooling Fan Relay Coil
  12. 12 - 10 Amp (Red) Automatic Transmission
  13. 13 - 15 Amp (Blue) Auxilliary Lamps - Fog Lamps, Underhood Lamps
  14. 14 - 20 Amp (Yellow) Engine Controller
  15. 15 - 20 Amp (Yellow) Aux. Cooling Fan
  16. 16 - 10 Amp (Red) Radio Memory, Clock Memory, Ignition Off Draw
  1. A - Aux. Cooling Fan Relay
  2. B - Fuel Pump Relay
  3. C - ABS Pump Relay
  4. D - Air Conditioning Relay
  5. E - Auto Shutdown Relay
  6. F - Starter Relay
  7. G - ABS System Relay
  1. 1 - 25 Amp (Natural) Rear Window Wiper, Washer
  2. 2 - 15 Amp (Lt. Blue) Radio, Cigar Lighter, Dome Lamp (1993)
  3. 3 - Not Used
  4. 4 - 15 Amp (Lt. Blue) Flash to Pass
  5. 5 - 25 Amp (Natural) Blower Motor
  6. 6 - 30 Amp (Circuit Breaker) Power Windows
  7. 7 - 2 Amp (Pink) Antilock Brakes (ABS)
  8. 8 - 20 Amp (Yellow) Turn Signal Flasher
  9. 9 - 10 Amp (Red) Radio/Clock & Memory, Courtesy Lights, Glove Box, Cargo, Dome Lamps, Telltales
  10. 10 - Not Used
  11. 11 - 25 Amp (Natural) Headlamp Delay Module, Horns
  12. 12 - Not Used
  13. 13 - 20 Amp (Yellow) Power Door Locks
  14. 14 - Not Used
  15. 15 - 15 Amp (Lt. Blue) Instrument Panel Lamps, Clock, Radio/Clock & Memory, Headlamp Switch, Parking Lamps
  16. 16 - 30 Amp (Circuit Breaker) Power Seats, Trailer Tow
  17. 17 - 7.5 Amp (Violet) Instrument Cluster Guages, Headlamp Delay Module, Chime Module, Overhead Console
  18. 18 - 25 Amp (Natural) Heated Rear Window
  19. 19 - 5 Amp (Tan) Instrument Panel Lamps, Radio Illumination
  20. 20 - 5.5 Amp (Circuit Breaker) Windshield Wiper/Windshield Washer

RELAY PANEL IDENTIFICATION (1993-96 MODELS)

The relay panel is to the right of the steering column, under the instrument panel.

Scheme 7

Scheme 7: RELAY PANEL IDENTIFICATION (1993-96 MODELS)
Scheme 7: RELAY PANEL IDENTIFICATION (1993-96 MODELS)
  1. 1 - Illuminated Entry Relay (1993-94) Not Used (1995-96)
  2. 2 - Horn Relay (1993-94) Dual Flasher Relay (1995-96)
  3. 3 - Rear Window Defogger Relay
  4. 4 - Not Used
  5. 5 - Not Used (1993-94) Horn Relay (1995-96)
  6. 6 - Not Used
  7. 7 - Not Used
  8. 8 - Radio Illumination Relay
  9. 9 - Power Door Lock (Unlock) Relay
  10. 10 - Power Door Lock (Lock) Relay

POWER DISTRIBUTION CENTER IDENTIFICATION (1993-96)

WARNINGAlways disconnect battery ground cable before servicing "high-current fuses. It is recommended that "high-current" fuses be replaced by a qualified technician.
  1. 1 - 60 Amp (Blue) Generator Output
  2. 2 - 30 Amp (Green) Engine Control (ECU) - Fuel Pump, Injectors, Ignition Coil, Oxygen Sensors, Generator Field, Engine Controller Automatic Transmission Controller (ATCU)
  3. 3 - 40 Amp (Orange) Fuse Block
  4. 4 - 20 Amp (Yellow) Hazard Lamps
  5. 5 - 40 Amp (Orange) Headlamp Switch
  6. 6 - 50 Amp (Red) Ignition Switch - Engine Controller, Fuel Pump Relay, Automatic Shutdown Relay Coil
  7. 7 - 40 Amp (Orange) Heated Rear Window, Starter Solenoid
  8. 8 - 40 Amp (Orange) ABS Pump Motor
  9. 9 - 60 Amp (Blue) Generator Output
  10. 10 - 30 Amp (Green) ABS System
  11. 11 - 15 Amp (Blue) Ignition Switch - Back-up Lamps, A/C Relay Coil, Shift Selector, Speed Control, Aux. Cooling Fan Relay Coil
  12. 12 - 10 Amp (Red) Automatic Transmission
  13. 13 - 15 Amp (Blue) Auxilliary Lamps - Fog Lamps, Underhood Lamps
  14. 14 - 20 Amp (Yellow) Engine Controller
  15. 15 - 20 Amp (Yellow) Aux. Cooling Fan
  16. 16 - 10 Amp (Red) Ignition Off Draw (1993) Radio/Clock Memory, Ignition Off Draw, Dome Courtesy(1994-96)
  1. A - Aux. Cooling Fan Relay
  2. B - Fuel Pump Relay
  3. C - ABS Pump Relay
  4. D - Air Conditioning Relay
  5. E - Auto Shutdown Relay
  6. F - Starter Relay
  7. G - ABS System Relay

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