"Lights on" chime not working (97 TJ - doors ON)

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Mike Romain wrote:
>
> Hmmm, I thought you 'added' the fuse to #4 or the auto tranny slot to
> defeat the neutral switch and door lights. One of Bill 'dyslexic'
> moments maybe.. ;-)
>
> Well, wouldn't be the first time I was mistaken...
>
> If so, then I have seen a few folks post about removing the chime itself
> off the dash circuit board as well as messing with the door switches.
>
> Mike

I'm stumped. I checked the door jam switches on both sides and they're
both plugged in and don't appear to have been modified in any way.
Also, the #4 10A fuse is new. Any other ideas on why the "lights on",
"keys in" reminders and the floor lights w/doors open are not working?

the only other way is to remove the cluster and remove the bell from the
bac of the cluster and i have had many a customer ask me to do this

HG97TJ wrote:

> I see there are quite a few posts on this topic but I'm not able to
> find the answer to the problem. The "lights on" chime when the engine
> is turned off is not working on my 97 TJ. I searched older posts and
> realize that the #4 fuse behind the glove box needs to be in for this
> chime to work (along with the "keys in" buzzer and the door switch that
> controls the interior lights, which are also not working). Assuming
> the #4 fuse was blown I replaced it and still no luck. I drive with
> the doors on (so far) and frequently forget to turn the lights out.
>
> Also, based on some of the scratches on the doors I'm guessing the
> previous owner removed the doors frequently. Is it possible ALL of
> these features were disabled another way other than pulling the #4
> fuse?
>
> Any troubleshooting suggestions appreciated.
>
> Howie
> 97 TJ Sport

Remove the bell? I'm trying to figure out why it is not working, not
trying to disable it.

Who did you buy the Jeep from? Maybe he is one of the folks that posted
about removing the chime from the circuit board? Some people hate those
chimes....

Do the door switches actually work to turn the lights on?

Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's


HG97TJ wrote:
>
> I'm stumped. I checked the door jam switches on both sides and they're
> both plugged in and don't appear to have been modified in any way.
> Also, the #4 10A fuse is new. Any other ideas on why the "lights on",
> "keys in" reminders and the floor lights w/doors open are not working?

The door switches do not work to turn the lights on but the lights work
when turned on manually using the knob on the dash.

Ok, now we are getting somewhere if you are replying to my post??

You will need to follow the wiring for the switches and find out where
they have been unplugged or cut. Some folks get fancy and use the
wiring diagram to disable things.

Will your engine also start in gear with the clutch up?

Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's

HG97TJ wrote:
>
> The door switches do not work to turn the lights on but the lights work
> when turned on manually using the knob on the dash.

"HG97TJ" > wrote in message
oups.com...
> Remove the bell? I'm trying to figure out why it is not working, not
> trying to disable it.
>

It's not working because somebody already removed it.

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"L.W. ("ßill") Hughes III" > wrote in message
...
> Some say it was a senior moment.
> God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> http://www.billhughes.com/
>
> Mike Romain wrote:
>>
>> Hmmm, I thought you 'added' the fuse to #4 or the auto tranny slot to
>> defeat the neutral switch and door lights. One of Bill 'dyslexic'
>> moments maybe.. ;-)
>>
>> Well, wouldn't be the first time I was mistaken...
>>
>> If so, then I have seen a few folks post about removing the chime itself
>> off the dash circuit board as well as messing with the door switches.
>>
>> Mike

Before you start tracing wires, you could do a simple test and unplug the
wires from the switch on the door, and short them together. Can't remember
if it is one or two, if only one, you ground it. If that makes the light
work, or the chime go off with lights on, then it is a bad switch.
Otherwise, start tracing.

Patrick
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"Mike Romain" > wrote in message
...
> Ok, now we are getting somewhere if you are replying to my post??
>
> You will need to follow the wiring for the switches and find out where
> they have been unplugged or cut. Some folks get fancy and use the
> wiring diagram to disable things.
>
> Will your engine also start in gear with the clutch up?
>
> Mike
> 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
>
> HG97TJ wrote:
>>
>> The door switches do not work to turn the lights on but the lights work
>> when turned on manually using the knob on the dash.