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    Default 1989 No High Beams

    I recently bought an 89 cherokee and there are no highbeams when i pull the switch or flash to pass like there should be. Im not sure if there is a relay under the hood somewhere for this year. I checked the fuse and its fine. Or is it in the steering column. I can hear a faint click when I pull the switch handle but nothing. I did find some relays but not sure if they are for the highbeam/lowbeam. Any help would be great.

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    Default Re: 1989 No High Beams

    I had weird problems with my 95 when I got it, ended up being the harness connector, corroded really bad. But my problems were intermittent.
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    Default Re: 1989 No High Beams

    The actual switch is connected to a rod. It is located on the bottom side of the steering column under the dash about half way to the floorboard. Start there.
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    Default Re: 1989 No High Beams

    Check to see if your wires are hooked up correctly to the high/low beam switch.
    If they are, check to see if you have power at the switch.
    If no power the switch is bad.
    The switch is located on the left side of the steering column under the dash

    Thats just what I would do, for a place to start trouble shooting

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    Default Re: 1989 No High Beams

    ok i checked the switch i got low beams but no high yet. is there a relay or fuse somewhere for the high beams so i can check if that is bad. or should i just wire the high beams directly to a toggle switch.

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    Default Re: 1989 No High Beams

    If you checked the switch, the one on the bottom of the steering column under the dash and you are not getting power out of it to the high beams, then you need to replace the switch. Problem solved.
    230 hp 4.3L Chevy
    Built 4L60E with manual lockout
    Atlas 4 speed
    Griffin radiator
    On board air
    Warn 9.5ti on custom bumper
    7.5" RE front and bastard pack rear on custom long arms
    30 gal gas tank
    lockers
    And a bunch of other stuff

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    Default Re: 1989 No High Beams

    ok how do i get the switch of the steering column do i have to lower the whole column or is there an easier way.
    Last edited by deuce7931; 07-23-2010 at 08:42 PM.

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    Default Re: 1989 No High Beams

    It will come off. You may have to stand on your head to do it, but it is removable.
    230 hp 4.3L Chevy
    Built 4L60E with manual lockout
    Atlas 4 speed
    Griffin radiator
    On board air
    Warn 9.5ti on custom bumper
    7.5" RE front and bastard pack rear on custom long arms
    30 gal gas tank
    lockers
    And a bunch of other stuff

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