JEEP XJ MASTER SWITCH WINDOW LOCK BUTTON FIX FOR 1997-2001 CHEROKEES

#Jeep #JeepCherokee #JeepCherokeeXJ #windowswitch #Masterswitch #Fix
Here's the solution to your 97-01 Jeep Cherokee XJ window problems. Chances are all your passengers cannot control their windows because of a broken solder joint under the window lock button of the master switch.
Enjoy!
P.S. I don't have a twin!
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Hey, what’s up guys? I hope you enjoyed another project. Please remember that this video product is meant for entertainment purposes only. Also please remember I am not a professional and I have no professional training so don’t try this at home. If you decide to modify or fixing your own vehicle please keep it legal, roadworthy, and most importantly SAFE. Thanks for watching and I’ll see you on the next project!

[@jmccracken491]

That intro really had me laughing made my day for sure. Thanks, great info.

[@ProjectDanH]

Glad you enjoyed it 👍

[@majordickfury-hu9xk]

perfect. and best of all? boom boom boom. cutting straight to good info. no filler. good production. thank you

[@ProjectDanH]

Thank you for that!

[@mitchelltheriot4504]

Windows now working all the way! Literally an hour and for the cost of heating the iron and about an inch of solder wire. Thank you sir.

[@ProjectDanH]

I'm glad you were able to fix it! I was always amazing how easy it can be!

[@stevestandley3466]

Excellent DIY Video. You just saved me over $60. Thank you So Much.

[@ProjectDanH]

Glad I could help, I really appreciate your view!

[@JustJeep_It]

Dan.. you are the man! Totally did the trick. Now the fam can roll their windows down! Cost: $0.00. YES

[@ProjectDanH]

Heck yea! Right on man! 👍

[@pauloandrechoueri5418]

thank from Brazil, bro! Bullseye!

[@ProjectDanH]

Rock on!

[@carlospecas]

That’s exactly what is happening to my XJ! Tomorrow i’ll make the hole video to the real shit thank you 🙏🏼

[@ProjectDanH]

anything brother 💪

[@appleguy1986]

I currently have this exact problem with my 2000 Limited XJ. I'll be working on this ASAP. You Da Man, Dan!!

[@ProjectDanH]

Your welcome John, I'm pretty sure every 97-01 has this problem haha. a quick heads up, my friend tried this on his 03 Ram switch (they're basically the same) but he said he didn't let the contact cleaner fully evaporate when he plugged it back in for the test. He thinks now one of the switches is permanently shorted out from the contact cleaner. Just an FYI.. good luck man!

[@LifeWithSevenSons]

Amazing! I followed this exactly and resoldered two cracked joints and the window buttons all work! Now I just need to figure out why the power locks don't work at all. Thank you!!!

[@ProjectDanH]

Glad it helped! it's possible there may be a break in the wire harness boot where your door wires go into the body.

[@LifeWithSevenSons]

@@ProjectDanH Do you happen to know which color wires deal with the door locks? I repaired a speaker wire in the door hinge boot, but saw no other bad looking wires, and I'm not great at soldering, so I didn't mess further. I'm going to look at the door lock module in the passenger door.

[@narkeygolz158]

Perfect, I heard about this before but never saw a video on exactly how it’s done. Thanks just repaired mine, it had the exact problem your showed.

[@ProjectDanH]

Glad I could help!!! Thanks for watching!!

[@frankchapman9754]

Solved my window problem on 2000 XJ Thankyou

[@ProjectDanH]

My Pleasure!

[@WastedTalent-]

I just tried this on my window switches. Do not attempt to remove the buttons, like in the video, if the switch is aftermarket (in my case "Switch Doctor"). The buttons do not pop off like the OEM. The caps are glued to the rest of the button and you will likely mangle them if trying to remove them like in the video (like I did). When you do get them out, the contacts are loose strips of metal inside of the individual switch boxes covered in rubber boots (another difference. The OEM, you can access the contacts, but this aftermarket, they're individual switches are in individual boxes). The contacts are a pain in the ass to reseat when they jumble (which will happen). I didn't know I had an aftermarket master switch until I got it out of the truck (I've only had it for a couple of days). The passenger side was OEM. If it doesn't have a Chrysler logo on the bottom of the switch, then be very careful doing it this way. I hope this helps someone before they decide to try this.

[@ProjectDanH]

Wow, I did not know this. Thank you for sharing.

[@Zoofactory]

10 seconds in... I’m staying to watch.🤣

[@ProjectDanH]

🤣 thanks for your time 👍🏻

[@jcusak]

Great video, saved my bacon 🥓! Just what I needed! Thanks!

[@ProjectDanH]

Glad I could help!

[@christophervillareal6151]

Once again you’re the man brutha🤙🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽

[@ProjectDanH]

thanks brother!

[@shaimran8933]

excellent vid

[@ProjectDanH]

Thank you!

[@jessekuchinski1172]

Wow this is such a good informative do it yourself video. I'm subscribed

[@ProjectDanH]

Thank you Brother!

[@donwalker8747]

One thing you forgot to mention was to mark the switches so you don’t get the wrong switch hooked up during reassembly.

[@ProjectDanH]

what wrong switch? 🤔 they all go back together the same way.

[@peterzinia3767]

Nice & easy to follow. One problem that nobody has commented on. How the Hell do we know if you actually fixed it? You spent the time going thru the motions,but one may be skeptical as to the results. Plug the damn thing in & put to bed.

[@ProjectDanH]

Lol... It works

[@RafaelGonzalez-nc2ef]

Thank you so much👍

[@mr.narwal2.06]

would something like this also cause only the passenger window to not work? currently the master switch is the only one able to work the windows, but now the passenger window stopped working entirely

[@maniacalmonster2293]

Hey Dan, what did you use to put on your jeeps headlights to make them look aggressive? Just regular window tint?

[@314jeepsnmopars3]

I would assume the same could apply to a ZJ as well since they are somewhat simmilar in design?

[@ProjectDanH]

sure, it's worth a shot! if it doesn't work after you try then your just in the same boat as before. couldn't hurt!

[@onefastcyclist]

Thank you 👍

[@ProjectDanH]

You are welcome!!!

[@teddymeredith2565]

Think this would work for the door locks and mirrors as well?

[@ProjectDanH]

Absolutely... But if it doesn't, hey at least you had some good solder practice! 😁

[@Zoofactory]

I’ll be... That is exactly the problem - the buttons do fly all over the place. Seriously thanks guys. I would have never gotten that solved using my available time money energy equation. Next, on the front driver side window, (while I have this switch apart) I have been getting a clicking noise as soon as the window reaches its fullest upward position - it doesn’t stop attempting to push higher, unless I take my finger off the switch. Do you think that is a switch issue or a regulator issue? Very curious. Thx Again - Chris In Kalamazoo

[@ProjectDanH]

haha. they do fly! if your switch gets the window to move up and down and it's too slow or gets stuck than it's definitely the regulator

[@chrisbevan767]

My windows only work from the master switch an also my power locks will only do one function from the master switch an its hit or miss if it even works can’t remember if it’s lock or unlock that works I know the passenger door works sometimes the same way

[@ProjectDanH]

sounds like the classic switch problem

[@chrisbevan767]

@@ProjectDanH is there anyway I can program my own key fob or am I stuck paying someone to do it?

[@greyman869]

I went ahead and re-soldered all the contact. I cleaned the switch contacts the best I could. My problem now is the windows roll down, but NOT up. Any suggestions as to why?. Before this fix, the windows did go up and down using the driver side switches.

[@ProjectDanH]

sometimes it's just a bad switch and replacement is unavoidable

[@redhandedreviews3482]

My wife's XJ just started an issue with the locks automatically locking no door fob back doors will be locked you can't move the lock button at all.. then there's some weird noise in the back liftgate like an actuator or motor and then the door's unlock...

[@ProjectDanH]

The passenger window controls is shorting out.. it causes all that crap... get a new passenger switch and you should be ok 👍

[@brandonray4682]

can the passenger window switch go bad? the locks like to have a mind of there own when messing with the window switch.

[@ProjectDanH]

yes it can, also check the boot between the door and the body for broke wires

[@nrodriguez57013]

I'm doing this tomorrow

[@ProjectDanH]

Awesome nestor!! hope it solves your problem!

[@lukedoherty9103]

I bought a new switch panel and still have the same exact problem but it’s brand new so I have a different probelm

[@ProjectDanH]

Lol.. well put! Try inside the boots of the doors.. I bet it's a broken wire or wires in there

[@Z0S084]

My passenger side window will only rolls up not down. All other windows work. I replaced the master switch with a new one online, I still have the same problem. I also replaced the window regulators on both sides. Any ideas?

[@ProjectDanH]

Perhaps you have a broken wire somewhere, or Maybe your connecter has a bad spot .

[@Z0S084]

@@ProjectDanH ya I'm guessing broken wire, I'll keep looking and let you know if I figured it out.

[@ProjectDanH]

@@Z0S084 good luck man, keep me posted!

[@Z0S084]

@@ProjectDanH you got it bro. A friend of mine had a Jeep and he thinks its a broken wire in the boot in the back passenger door. Ill let you know!

[@ProjectDanH]

@@Z0S084 yea the boots are the best place to check.. I had a bunch broken on black beauty

[@ambersacrylics7195]

Oh my god this video was an exact scene that just happened in my xj for the last 10 mins. Now? No. Now? No. Now? Nope just roll my freaking window up with urs

[@ProjectDanH]

HAHAHA, thats great! I'm sure this scenario has played out in thousands of XJ's world wide!

[@ambersacrylics7195]

In the world of xjs its always something.

[@abczyx1234]

Hey Dan, Working on my 99 XJ passenger window (not working). All controls work (windows/locks) on all 4 doors both sides. Except...driver's side control switch for pass window not working but illumination light on. Passenger control switch for window also not working & illumination light also not working. Soldered connections on passenger controls to no success (no work/no light). Bad pass. switch or go to work on driver's side switch panel (had not taken apart yet)? Thanks in advance for your help!

[@ProjectDanH]

Sounds like both switches could be bad. remember that the solder trick doesn't work in every scenario. Good luck!

[@ag4zf]

It's been almost 2 years since you shot this video. I think you said the switch was out of a donor car and going into a project car. Have you made the install and did it fix the problem? I sincerely hope so because I have a 99 XJ with the same problems.

[@ProjectDanH]

this workes like a charm. I use it my daily XJ and it hase worked in the past

[@ag4zf]

@@ProjectDanH thanks!

[@ag4zf]

Woohoo!! FIXED IT! Thank you so very, very much.

[@ProjectDanH]

@@ag4zf excellent!!

[@Mr2fish2]

Hello, hey when you took that panel off the door. On the inside, the lock arm that is connected with the yellow clip. I need that lock arm. Where can I find one? Thanks!

[@ProjectDanH]

Its the whole door handle that you would have to replace. they're a little more difficult to replace on the 97-01s as they are plastic welded into the door panel. a little butane lighter will help you pop the plastic welds off. The only problem in finding a replacement door handle. there are some on ebay, but you might be better off replacing the entire interior door card.

[@Mr2fish2]

Project Dan H hey Dan, I got it straightened out. I appreciate your help. Thanks!

[@demoncroft]

I was wondering is it possible to make the other windows automatic like the drivers?

[@ProjectDanH]

Anything is possible! I would assume you'd have to take the auto switch button from 3 other masters switches and then make a mother board to receive all 4 auto switches . I never thought to do that but now I might try!!! What a great mod idea 👌👍

[@traintrax]

Dan, great video as they all are. I have a weird situation with my windows. The Drivers switch can open and close all but the passenger rear window. The passenger front has local control but neither rear windows does. Any idea where to start looking?

[@ProjectDanH]

Sounds like a broken wire in the pass rear. Check the boot in the door, it's a common failure point. (Maybe examine all the boots while your at it) Try to reflow the master switch circuit board to fix the other controls. Thanks for watching!

[@tjtony7990]

Have a prob with my driver's window it's stuck halfway down button stopped working all the other windows are fine. Any idea what could be wrong? I would greatly appreciate it if you had any idea what's going on. Thank you

[@ProjectDanH]

@@tjtony7990 sounds like the window regulator died. It's an easy swap

[@portamurda]

Thanks for that, seems I had all three issues, fuse, 2 broken wires and switches to solder...and to think you Americans moan about Italian electrics... Screws twice as long as they need to be running alongside wiring, trims and clips made of cheese, bad earths, looks swathed in brittle plastics and fabric... You saved me a whole heap of trouble and expense that, really, jeep shouldn’t put us through...but nowhere near as bad as Land Rover, but then, what is?

[@ProjectDanH]

🤣🤣🤣 god bless you! glad I was able to help

[@portamurda]

@@ProjectDanH truly was...now the service side of ignition switch is playing up...fun n games with an XJ, luckily it’s just an slack terminal

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[@bartondean4260]

Or just buy a new switch.

[@ProjectDanH]

Where's the fun in that?

[@alejandrohermosillo1859]

Thanks a bunch!

[@ProjectDanH]

Anytime!