1997 jeep grand cherokee interior light fuse. Where is it so I can take it out because my interior lights are staying on and going to drain my battery.

Short circuit near the rear hatch.

body control module needs tested

1. If you have the light switch in the wrong mode the lights will not operate when you open the door.

2. If the interior lights do not operate at all (ie you cannot switch them on and off manually)then you need to check the fuse for the interior lights.

3. When set to the correct mode, the interior lights will operate from a door operated switch so if the switch has failed the lights will either stay on or not operate at all when you open and close the door. Eventually these door switches fail with repeated use and need to be replaced. (Consider how many times the small door switch has been operated since 1996).

check all your grounds i no someone had similar problems and it worked for him

Can you or somebody you know disconnect the alarm completely?

Just recently, I inadvertently removed the yellow doohickey that holds the 2 x 10 amp fuses in the interior fuse bank of my 2002 WJ Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo. I checked the fuses and they were ok so I inserted the fuse holder back in.. Low and behold the seatbelt and airbag light came on and stayed on. After several quick fixes etc to get the lights to go out, I finally returned to the fuse holder and discovered that A. You need to squeeze in the tabs to get the fuse holder out and B. the fuse holder when being re-inserted will not automatically clip in... you have to squeeze the tabs again to press the fuse holder fully home. I started the old girl up again and no more lights.

For Courtesy Lamps, check cavity 5, 15AMP...



Also its possible that you are interesting in this document: ZJ-Secc-8W-Wiring-Diagrams (page 7 for fuse description).

Good luck (remember rated this post).

Until you can find the fuse link, unplug the light bulb and it will stop draining your battery

Check to be sure interior lights are turn off when you are in the vehical.If so check the interior light switches on the doors for proper opperation.

i had the same problem, it is a relay in your fuse box under the passenger side dash. i think it says courtesy lights on it.