Jeep-Grand Cherokee -
running & brake lights
bob (152.163.96.166) - Thu Dec 14 18:14:14 2006
When I turn on my parking or my head lights neither my brake lights nor my running lights work although my break lights work with the headlights off.Can anyone suggest anything thanks in advanced
Reply #1 charles (74.194.126.31) - Thu Jul 17 22:07:23 2008
i have a 2000 jeep none of the brake lights work i changed all bulbs when the headlights come on the bulb works but not when u apply the brake i took the light out got to the lamp that holds the bulb made sure the chrome conneters were right still nothing please help thank u
Reply #2 nmahy (208.179.118.2) - Wed Aug 6 17:31:22 2008
1. Brake lights work when the car head lights are not on but the brake lights are dim (kind of as bright as tail lights)2. When I turn on regular lights(HEAD LIGHTS) then both tail lights and brake lights DO NOT WORK AT ALL. 3. Hazards do work 4. 1 Reverse Light works 5. Changed the Fuse already 7. All new bulbs in the lights What do I do, i have to make a trip across the country in a week and not sure if I can just take it in to get worked on. Is there something I can do myself?
Reply #3 Kevin NY (198.38.10.1) - Fri Feb 13 18:12:13 2009
From a Jeff in Fort Meyers Florida . . .I tried it . it worked for me."This is the corrective method for your brake lights not working when your headlights are on(2000 Jeep Cherokee Larado). 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 "
Reply #4 ricky (98.229.158.236) - Tue Mar 10 15:03:38 2009
my running lights turn on when i press the brakes dose any one know whats going on with my 2000 jeep cherokee
Reply #5 Gonzo (131.46.41.72) - Fri Apr 17 05:39:47 2009
Brake lights (left, right and top) totally inop on my 2000 Jeep Laredo. *running lights work *reverse lights work *Fuse good *Bulbs good *contacts good Don't know what else to do. Help
Reply #6 Jeff (205.188.116.198) - Mon May 25 13:58:11 2009
I have a 2000 GC Limited. My left tail light came on appropriately with all the other lights but went out upon braking. I've seen many other jeeps with this same problem. I just fixed it according to the #3 response from Kevin. Thanks!
Reply #7 Mike (76.25.61.18) - Sun May 31 15:38:20 2009
Had the same exact problem with 2000 GC...Brake light on right side worked w/o headlights but went out when lights were on...Used method in #3 and indeed it worked...However I did not notice any plastic pulling away, so I just pried it up a bit and that did it! Glad it's not a "short"! Thanks!
Reply #8 Dave (71.173.1.70) - Mon Jun 1 20:24:20 2009
Kevin, Example #3 is correct...be careful not to snap off the flat contact. You can barely see how the plastic seat for the contact shrank but if you slide your screwdriver tip across the plastic lip, over the flat contact you will feel the contact is now seated lower than the plastic lip. You need to pry the contact up to the level of the lip...no more...and it might now be a little jiggly loose...thats ok. Much cheaper than a new bezel assembly. THANKS KEVIN!
Reply #9 Bogdan Chodkiewicz (99.161.153.169) - Sat Jun 13 13:16:20 2009
Tried Reply #3 Kevin NY and couldn't make it work. Actually, there are 5 (3 and 2) chrome contacts. Tried to lift the 2 contactS as much as I could. I think the socket must be replaced. Noticed removable white pin in the socket, but could not easily remove the socket. How to remove the old socket and replace it with the new one? Would appreciate some help on this. Bogdan INSTRUCTIONS: 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.
Reply #10 joe padilla (24.110.140.101) - Sat Jun 20 16:38:14 2009
what causes my light to go on and ever want driving, i have a 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee, if i shutoff the auto it works fine, put it on auto thier goes the lights on and off..help
Reply #11 DustinDavis (65.34.57.64) - Tue Jun 30 23:00:18 2009
my '02 grand cherokee has some serious lightng problems. if i turn the headligts on the brake lights(except the drivers side) come on and wont go off. if the headlights are off then the brake lights are off too, even if i press the brake. a man told me it could be the brake light switch under the dash, or maybe it has something to do with my audio system... oh and if i turn the radio all the way down and press the brakes my subs hit a little bit. i dont even know where to start dealing with this.. help me please
Reply #12 Jeff C (67.190.9.137) - Tue Jul 7 18:00:19 2009
Was on a rough trail road the other day and came home without running lights all the way around on a 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo!Front headlamps, foglamps, turns and brakes all work. Checked the fuses, whats the fuse label for running lights? I checked pretty much all fuses, but nothing seems amiss there, just guessed to which ones because nothing's labelled: "running lamps". Either way, something bounced this problem into my lamp, ie the rough road. What's my fix guys?
Reply #13 james (76.115.222.178) - Fri Jul 10 01:25:01 2009
i hv a 90 cherokee, turn signals work running lights work, but no brake lights. i hv replaced bulbs checked fuses and have checked all the wiring im at a loss. if anybody has an idea hit me up. thank you
Reply #14 ryan (75.117.143.40) - Mon Jul 13 00:31:28 2009
hello ive got a 98 jeep gc , and no brake lights ive changed the stop light switch and checked fuses , nothing, checked all bulbs also ! anyone have a clue ? thanks ryan
Reply #15 Kevin T. Hawkins (76.91.139.80) - Sun Jul 26 15:58:44 2009
Kevin's example#3 worked. Thank you Kevin T. Hawkins
Reply #16 wendy (66.175.149.132) - Mon Jul 27 21:31:28 2009
i have a 2006 jeep liberty limited and my break light does not work we changed the bulb to a new one and it stil doesnt work the tail light and the back up light works but not the break light.
Reply #17 kje (98.18.38.21) - Thu Aug 6 17:40:50 2009
have a 93 jeep cherokee.tail lights do not work, all other lights ok--seems no power to those lights.?? Any Ideas?
Reply #18 james clerk (67.169.101.175) - Sat Aug 15 16:45:11 2009
I did essentially what's suggested below.I used a piece of sheet metal, cut out a rectangular piece that is juse slightly smaller than the flat chrome contact. Use a small screw driver to lift up the contact, and slip the rectangular sheet metal behind the contact. The contact closes up very nicely and securely holding the sheet metal in place. Do to all three contacts. Now the contacts are raised just a tad. Choose the sheet metal thickness to raise the contact ~ 1/64 of an inch; but not too much. (use metal snipper to cut sheet metal first into one long narrow strip, then cut the strip into nice flat rectangles) This should fix the brake light problem; if it does not, then you'll also need to replace the bulb socket (Dorman part # 923034). You can get the socket at www.rockauto.com for about $4 each (use www.retailmenot.com to get rockauto coupon to get 5% off) Good luck. jc From a Jeff in Fort Meyers Florida . . .I tried it . it worked for me. "This is the corrective method for your brake lights not working when your headlights are on(2000 Jeep Cherokee Larado). 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 "
Reply #19 frank (70.125.206.41) - Tue Aug 18 20:37:17 2009
#3 Kevin NY you are the Man!! i pryed up the metal filament and it worked, it only took me 3 minutes. no labor costs. my light had been out for over a month. thanks A Lot.
Reply #20 Alivia (74.230.74.88) - Sun Aug 23 21:16:15 2009
I have a 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The left and right brake lights do not work at all when I push the brakes. The top light is on however. When I put it in park and push the brakes, only the top and left brake light works. I have replaced the bulbs many times and had the fuses checked... I have received many tickets for this. PLEASE HELP!!!
Reply #21 Wichert (190.102.11.39) - Sat Sep 26 13:56:55 2009
Hi Guys, i got a problem the other way around: neither brake nor the running light working. i switched bulbs and sockets and now the brake lights work, but still the rear running lights don't. I checked the fuses but they are good. I tried the trick with the third contact, but that didn't work either. any suggestions??? Wichert
Reply #22 Chip Dressel (66.193.212.124) - Thu Oct 8 17:07:22 2009
I can not locate the fuses for the tail lights in the fuse area under the dash drivers side, what are they called? Brake Switch? BCM Cluster?
Reply #23 Danielle Harris (71.197.62.254) - Fri Oct 9 14:16:15 2009
Hey guys I tried Kevin #3 and it made my lights work but then they wouldnt turn off. Any suggestions please I need help I had to unhook my battery because they wouldnt go off
Reply #24 Dan (71.63.162.73) - Tue Oct 13 14:59:02 2009
I just did this as outlined by Kevin (#3) at it worked for me. Thanks. My teenage daughter (who got pulled over by the cops and was plenty upset with me) thanks you as well.
Reply #25 John (98.203.66.100) - Sun Nov 1 13:53:32 2009
Kevin #3 your the man. Just bought this car and the brake lights were messed up. I can tell someone was trying to fix it and obviously didnt find this thread.
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