KK Cherokee Interior Lights Flashing when using Indicator/High Beam

[DiscoDave]

Hi there fellow Jeepers!

I have a 2011 KK Jeep Cherokee Sport which I picked up recently. Love my Jeep!
Did a very early morning trip to the snow last week and when activating high beam, or indicating, every now and then the interior lights would flash... I thought I was going mad at first.
I've fiddled around with the left stalk indicator/high beam and it looks like it's a little finicky.

Has any one else had the same/similar issue?
If so, is it an easy fix? Something I can sort myself?

It's not affecting the car in any way other than being a little annoying, so it's not overly urgent.

[skipperau]

When you say flash, are we talking a definitive off and on, or more a dulling of the interior lighting?
If a definite off then on while using the switch the switch unit may be worn/faulty and that is easy enough to change with moderate skills. If it is a dulling of the lighting that may be a more voltage related issue in which case getting an auto electrical guy to check your charging system would be the go.

[DiscoDave]

Hey skipperau - cheers for the speedy reply.

It's a definitive on/off, like I'm flicking a switch.

[skipperau]

Originally Posted by DiscoDave

Hey skipperau - cheers for the speedy reply.



It's a definitive on/off, like I'm flicking a switch.

Ok, then I'd lean towards getting the stalk and switch unit checked out with the understanding that it almost certainly is faulty and needs to be changed. BUT! Before you do so, do a little bit of fault-finding yourself first. Check the plug that goes into that switch set and check that it isn't loose. I think you have to remove the plastic surrounding from the steering column to get to it so pull the plug and check that all of the contacts are secure in the plug while you are there. This might save you some $ if it's just a loose plug.

Good luck with it,

Doug. (Brisbane)

[skipperau]

And don't forget to let us know how you go. [emoji41]

[DiscoDave]

Thanks for the help Doug.
I pulled the multi-function switch off the left (affected) side, and then curiosity got the better of me... next thing I know I had it in pieces!
Made sure I got it all back together and secured back into place and BOOM - no more light flickering.

Like you said - must have been a loose connection somewhere...

Cheers!

[skipperau]

Originally Posted by DiscoDave

Thanks for the help Doug.

I pulled the multi-function switch off the left (affected) side, and then curiosity got the better of me... next thing I know I had it in pieces!

Made sure I got it all back together and secured back into place and BOOM - no more light flickering.



Like you said - must have been a loose connection somewhere...



Cheers!

Lol, don't thank me, you did the hard work. [emoji23]

Seriously though, congratulations, you've just saved yourself some serious $, especially if you had gone to a dealer.
Shout yourself a drink on the strength of that. [emoji41]

Happy to have been able to point you in the right direction.

Doug.