2004 dash lights

[caldawgg]

Hello, I have a 2004 Jeep grand cherokee and my dash lights won't turn on automatically anymore, they work if I turn the switch on but not by the sensor. any advice on where the sensor is or where I should start looking would be appreciated.
thank you

[4.3LXJ]

That is a good question. I cannot answer that now, but after we get our factory service manual in the mail I probably can. I can tell you right now that there is a sensor on the dash by the windshield in front of the instrument panel. That would be my first guess

[NW99XJ]

Sensor is usually in the dash, up by the defrost vents by the windshield.
I think it looks like this:
http://www.wjjeeps.com/headlamp_sensor.jpg
The trim/shroud should just pop out with a little persuasion, (not 100% sure though)
...and the sensor itself is held in place with two screws.
OEM P/N: 56042584AA
(same for 99-03)

You may need something like this "skewdrwiver" to get it out....
http://www.pretooling.com.au/media/products/172/images/off-set-screwdriver-513.jpg

[4.3LXJ]

That was the one I was talking about. And yes, the trim just pops out