Curious About Everyones headlights?!?

[Melissa]

My headlights and fog lights when still on when I shut my jeep off and then hit the light switch off, stay on for about three minutes, then turn themselves off.

Does everyone else's do the same thing? I really like this feature, just curious about everyone else's as well. :popcorn:

Random question :headbag:

[Audio222]

Nope mine go off as soon as I push the switch.

[Howler_GT]

You have the Sentinel System. This option was standard on Laredo models and was offered on some Sport and Country. I have been told it was also offered on the Classic but cannot confirm this.

Your headlights will stay on for approx 3-4 minutes, but your parking lights will go off right away.
Time duration is non-adjustable, unlike the GM version that was adjustable from 1 minute up to just shy of 10 minutes. Who the heck would need 10 minutes? Dunno.

You are right, its a nice feature to have. But real frustrating IF you aren't aware that the newly purchased XJ has it.

When I bought our 91 Laredo, I was not aware of this and was completely frustrated the first time. I thought, GREAT, now I have to replace the switch!
The 91 didn't come from the DAPO with an owner's manual.

[Mudderoy]

I think she is talking about when you turn the key off with the lights on. You then turn the lights off (push in the switch) and the headlights stay on for 3 minutes then automagically shut off. Mine does that.

[Mudderoy]

You have the Sentinel System. This option was standard on Laredo models and was offered on some Sport and Country. I have been told it was also offered on the Classic but cannot confirm this.

Your headlights will stay on for approx 3-4 minutes, but your parking lights will go off right away.
Time duration is non-adjustable, unlike the GM version that was adjustable from 1 minute up to just shy of 10 minutes. Who the heck would need 10 minutes? Dunno.

You are right, its a nice feature to have. But real frustrating IF you aren't aware that the newly purchased XJ has it.

When I bought our 91 Laredo, I was not aware of this and was completely frustrated the first time. I thought, GREAT, now I have to replace the switch!
The 91 didn't come from the DAPO with an owner's manual.

Consider it confirmed on the Classic.

[NickM]

Mine does it for 30 seconds. Newer ones must have a longer timer.

Nick

[kryptonitexj]

My 91 Laredo does it. People tell me all the time that my lights are on. Then I tell them "O they will go off". Then thats followed by wow my (insert name here)car doesnt even do that, and its newer!!!!

[xjjeepthing]

My 01 does this.

[firehawk]

My '00 Sport does the same thing too. Kind of handy in a dark garage!

[Melissa]

My 91 Laredo does it. People tell me all the time that my lights are on. Then I tell them "O they will go off". Then thats followed by wow my (insert name here)car doesnt even do that, and its newer!!!!

Thats just what happens to me and I say the same thing. :smiley-laughing021:

When I first got my Jeep I used to stand and watch it just to make sure that they really would go off :driving:


Thanks everyone, I was curious, and now I know :thumbsup:

[BlueXJ]

Limiteds also have this feature as far back as 87.

[dirts4racin2]

My 88 and 89 waggoners both do it

[mizedog]

Mine does too, but not consistently. I haven't referred to the manual but wonder if it's overrideable...?
Oh, dirts4racin2, did you know your tatoo has six toes?!

















Just kiddin'

[_StationWagon_]

Consider it confirmed on the Classic.
X2 on the older Limited versions too. I like it. Sometimes wish it stayed on longer.

[Mudderoy]

X2 on the older Limited versions too. I like it. Sometimes wish it stayed on longer.

I have some ideas how I could use it, but what do you use it for?

[_StationWagon_]

I have some ideas how I could use it, but what do you use it for?
Lighting my way to the door, unloading gear ... hey, sometimes just being a female alone at night outside of the vehicle.

[Voldemort]

I have 2 Laredos and neither of mine do that ? Wonder why?

[_StationWagon_]

I have 2 Laredos and neither of mine do that ? Wonder why?
Limiteds are the shizznit, that's why!! :p

[xjjeepthing]

Mines a sport and does it

[NickM]

Check the fuse-that system has it's own fuse in the fuse box.

Nick


I have 2 Laredos and neither of mine do that ? Wonder why?

[Dirt Dogg Rydas]

mine is a country and it does it
When people ask I just say it's a smart car, other wise they'll say are you sure they'll go off.

[whowey]

My 90 Pioneer had it also... I pulled it out when I was chasing electrical problems..

[JG-Man]

My 2000 Sport does that. The previous owner told me he thought the switch was broken so I never waited the 3 minutes to see if they would go off!

[WagoneerCrawler]

My '90 Waggy XJ Limited does this too. I havent found it usefull yet, but who knows.

[greenchevy]

same here my 89 waggy limited does the same thing also i've not had a use for it yet

[xjstevie]

hey my 96 sport does that to.