1998 Cherokee XJ.. electrical/headlights ?

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Hey all,Another issue popped up.  The headlights work fine, both high and low.  But unless you push the switch in to turn off the headlights before I turn the Jeep off, the lights won't go out.  If I turn the Jeep off (ignition off/engine stops) before I push the switch in the lights will not go out.  I have to turn the ignition key to start, then push in the switch and the lights will go out.  Anyone run across this?  Ideas as to what to start tracing down?  No other electrical issues that I am aware of.  Haven't had this issue before w/ other Jeeps (1998, 1996).  tia for any info or ideas.Paul

L.W.( Ãill ) Hughes III · Accepted Answer

Hi Paul,     Look in your Owner's Manual and see if you're turned on yourheadlight delay, some like it to be able to see to their home door,after they've locked up. Test the module:        God Bless America, ßill O|||||||Omailto:     Paw wrote:

Paw · Answer

hey bill - Thanks, I'll do that, and let you know, thanks, again,Paul

Paw · Answer

hey bill - Thanks, I'll do that, and let you know, thanks, again, Paul

john · Answer

my 98 i just bought has the delay light thing like bill said, sounds like thats it to me but what the hell do i know. john jrPaw wrote:

Paw · Answer

sweet - I'll check it out - never had anything so 'fancy' in my jeeps :)) wish I had thought of it.. now i sound like a booob.let you guys know, thanks againPaul

Mike Romain · Answer

Those are a pain in the butt!I have given up telling folks they left their headlights on anymore sofor sure there are some sorry folks out there because of those stupidthings....They stay on so you can see to get in the house....Mike86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '0088 Cherokee 235 BFG AT'sPaw wrote:

Paw · Answer

jeez.... I know.. like I can't stumble into our house sober, let alone soused.... how are the lights going to help me.. ;)

L.W.( Ãill ) Hughes III · Answer

They teach us to forget to think, even with the chimes going off.         God Bless America, ßill O|||||||Omailto:      Roma

Paw · Answer

You guys were right - Thanks!  Boy what a n00b I am.  But thanks, again,Paul

mic canic · Answer

that is what is called illuminated entryfor the housethe lites shut off aafter a few minutesPaw wrote:

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