98 XJ Fog Light Switch removal

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Pioneer89XJ

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Louisville, KY

• Sep 14, 2004

• #1

I searched the forum but can't find an exact answer to a really easy question. I have a 98 XJ Limited (faux wood dash trim). How do I get the trim off to the fog light switch? I can't find any screws like my 89 had. Thanks. :cheers:

 

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Special Ed

NAXJA member #966

Location

Everett,WA

• Sep 14, 2004

• #2

It has no screws, the bezel just pulls off. The screws are underneath that hold the switch on.

 

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Pioneer89XJ

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Louisville, KY

• Sep 14, 2004

• #3

Thanks Ed. I was thinking that it might just pull off but I wanted to make sure.

 

RichP

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Effort, Pa

• Sep 14, 2004

• #4

It pulls off from the BOTTOM corners, then you can take the top off. From there there are two screws holding in the plate. Don't break anything, it's only plastic.

 

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sweetjeep

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Massachusetts

• Sep 14, 2004

• #5

Yep.. just like everyone said. Bottom first, then top.

As for the switch itself, it's pretty self explanatory. If you don't have a new switch yet, you can take the switch apart and clean the contacts and put it back together (and have it work). It's a little tricky to put back together if I recall correctly, but it can be done.

 

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Pioneer89XJ

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Louisville, KY

• Sep 14, 2004

• #6

I'll try to clean the switch up first. I really don't want to pay $30 for a switch from the dealer if I don't have to. Thanks again for all the info.

 

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Boris T

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Nowhere, Ne

• Sep 15, 2004

• #7

I ended up wiring in another switch in it's place because I did not want to spend the money. After tearing the old switch apart I see why they go bad.... cheap poor design.
Travis