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#58 of 67 2000 JEEP GRAD CHEROKEE WITH NO BRAKE LIGHTS by tina68

Dec 18, 2009 (3:06 pm)

My passenger brake light kept goin out,i would just hit on it and it would start back workin,did this for almost a year,now all the brake lights are not workin,fuses and bulbs are all good,i bought a brake light switch and we can't get it out to replace the new one,is there a easier way or do we just snatch it out? PLEASE HELP!

#59 of 67 Re: 2001 GRAND CHEROKEE BRAKE LIGHT [debramcgee] by arpeck88

May 31, 2010 (12:14 pm)

Replying to: debramcgee (Aug 04, 2009 9:11 pm)
I just found this problem last night on my 2002 JGC and my boyfriend found this to fix it.
 
http://www.topix.com/forum/autos/jeep-grand-cherokee/T63DRCOTUFKMHQ207
 
First, I want to say thank you for the info, you saved me money and aggravation. Second it took me a little while to figure out what contact I was looking for. So I would like to provide a little more detail to make it easier for others in the future.
This is the corrective method for your brake lights not working when your headlights are on(2000 Jeep Cherokee Laredo).
1) The cause of the problem is heat from the bulb.
2) Remove the light assembly as if you were going to change a bulb.
3) Turn the socket and remove it from the taillight assembly and set it aside(check to be sure your bulb is not burnt out).
4) Look at the opening, you will see 3 flat chrome colored contacts on the assembly.
5) Notice the one by it self at the top of the opening, that is the “ground”.
6) If you look closely you will notice the plastic around the ground contact has shrunk a little bit, this caused the contact to pull away from the socket, causing the problem.
7) With a small flat head screwdriver, VERY GENTLY pry up the contact so it stays slightly upward by itself.
8) Re-insert the bulb assembly back into the housing and press your brake petal with your lights on.
9) You should be in good to go!
10) Tools: Phillips head screwdriver and a small flat head screwdriver.
11) Time : 5 minutes per light

#61 of 67 2011 Grand Cherokee Limited (4x4 V8) Headlights by ghoneycutt

Sep 27, 2011 (8:17 am)

I've noticed my headlights have very poor performance at night. The outer two bulbs of the lamps will work, the inner two bulbs will not activate on high or low beams. I've tried every combination of automatic or manual settings. Checked fuses, wiggled lights etcetc.
 
I'm assuming both lights are supposed to work and the inner bulbs are not just for aesthetics. I consider this a major safety issue at night due to the fact I can't see but 50 feet ahead of me. Has anyone had this issue? Fixes?

#62 of 67 Re: 2001 GRAND CHEROKEE BRAKE LIGHT [arpeck88] by stuchea

Oct 03, 2011 (7:21 pm)

Replying to: arpeck88 (May 31, 2010 12:14 pm)
I just wanted to take the time to thank you for the tip. My wife's 2004 Grand Cherokee had this exact same problem starting with one tail light and then both not working. We have been avoiding driving at night and in the rain for too long. I followed the steps above and was able to fix both brake lights! I suggest anyone with similar issues try this before being talked into replacing wiring harnesses and what not! Thanks again!

#63 of 67 Re: 2001 GRAND CHEROKEE BRAKE LIGHT [arpeck88] by andy69mopar

Feb 05, 2012 (11:05 am)

Replying to: arpeck88 (May 31, 2010 12:14 pm)
I had the same problem with only the passenger side brake light. So while swapping out bulbs and sockets and light assemblies from side to side, both brake lights stopped working while the headlights were on. However the third brake light was always on. You have the FIX!!! I lightly pryed up on the single chrome terminals on both the driver & passenger assemblies, and we have brake lights!! Thanks for your help.

#65 of 67 tail lights by vettelen

Mar 05, 2012 (5:27 pm)

why does my tail lights keep going out i have replaced bulbs and whole light but keep going out 2001 jeep grand cherokee le

#66 of 67 Re: tail lights [vettelen] by des5

Mar 06, 2012 (6:29 am)

Replying to: vettelen (Mar 05, 2012 5:27 pm)
This problem is well understood. The plastic frame shrinks with heat from the bulb, and the metal contact pulls away from the bulb connection. Pull out the bulb, pry up on the flat semicircular metal plates that contact the bulb, and shim them up with a strip of aluminum foil folded 3-4 times over. Reinsert bulb.

#67 of 67 Re: 2001 GRAND CHEROKEE BRAKE LIGHT [arpeck88] by fordy45255

Jan 11, 2013 (12:12 pm)

Replying to: arpeck88 (May 31, 2010 12:14 pm)
That is awesome just got my jeep back from shop for some other things and they told me to replace the assembly. But with this info I was able to save some money and piece of mind when driving at night. Brake lights are fixed!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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