97-2001 Jeep Cherokee headlight switch replacement

[@MikeOrazzi]

Why did you replace the switch? My headlights just started coming on by themselves when the 2001 Jeep is parked. It is random, even if it hasn't been running for a few days.

[@jglasser]

My lights would flicker unless I held the knob at a certain position. If your lights are turning on randomly, the switch is a good place to start but I'd also check if there's any water leaking that would cause the short

[@bdr5150]

What if the knob doesnt pull out?

[@jglasser]

Make sure you are pressing the button all the way in. If that doesn't work, try to spray some pb blaster around the knob shaft. Perhaps the contacts are corroded

[@bdr5150]

@@jglasser if i push it any harder ill break the plastic. I can feel the detent in the shaft hitting the button, but it is not releasing.

[@mckoipendleton1888]

Any clue what the bolt you take off is called? I’m missing that so i can’t install my new switch

[@jglasser]

@@mckoipendleton1888 you mean the nut that mounts to the switch to the dash?

[@jglasser]

@@bdr5150 maybe spray some pb blaster on the shaft and pull it out and push back in to lube it. I wouldn't worry about damaging the switch if you are replacing it anyway