1999 Jeep Cherokee Sport The fuse that handles power for the instrument panel, radio, remote key, interior lights, ... blows from time to time. When I insert a new one the new one immediately blows as well. I have been able to replace it from time to time with no problem and it works fine for weeks. When I measure the current across the fuse terminals I get a large current draw for about a second and then it drops to about 25 mA. Any suggestions appreciated.

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Jeep Cherokee (XJ; 1997-2001) fuses and relays

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I doubt its a short. a short to power would mean something is getting power besides through the fuse and your battery would die. I short to ground would cause the fuse to blow. my guess would be some device that is controlled by this fuse is malfunctioning. if you can try and unplug devices like the radio amplifier and see if the noise is removed.

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LOOK IN THE INTERIOR FUSE RELAY BOX INSIDE VECHICLE KICK PANEL OR INSTRUMENT PANEL

Can you turn on the lights with the Interior light switch?. If a light works, obviously the fuse is good. You will need a wiring diagram and a test light to figure out where to start.

The instrument panel shows a message "part time" when you shift to 4wd hi

THE HAYNES REPAIR MANUAL.IT HAS ALL THE DIADRAMS FOR THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.IT HAS POWER WINDOWS - DOOR LOCKS - STARTING AND CHARGING -AC + HEATING - INSTRUMENT PANEL - INTERIOR + EXTERIOR LIGHTS - HEADLIGHT - CRUISE CONTROL - WINDSHIELD WIPER / WASHER SYSTEM.DIAGRAMS.ALSO HAS PCM AND ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM DIAGRAM. SEE ITS WORTH IT.

use a voltage meter to check the circuits for cotinuity if they are grounded out you may end up with even worse problems down the line. volt meter should read no load.

what fuse is blowing the radio?

Hello and welcome to FixYa . Locate the dial that controls the brightness of the dashboardlights. If the control is not immediately evident. Make sure the brightness control is turned on. If it is and the lights aren't working, the problem may be a bad fuse. Check the fuse that controls the dashboard lights Replace the fuse if necessary. If just one part of the instrument panel is not lighting up, then you have either a burned-out bulb or a wiring problem.

Passenger side kick panel fuse breakdown for a 1996 jeep Cherokee Country

01 - 25A Rear Wiper/Washer
02 - 15A Radio, Cigar Lighter
03 - Empty
04 - 15A Passing Light
05 - 30A Blower Motor
06 - 30A (Circuit Breaker) Power Windows
07 - 02A ABS
08 - 20A Turn Signal Flasher
09 - 10A Radio/Clock Memory, Courtesy Lights, Glove Box, Cargo, Dome Lights, Telltales
10 - Empty
11 - 25A Headlamp Delay Module, Horn
12 - Empty
13 - 20A Power Door Locks
14 - Empty
15 - 15A Instrument Panel Lamps, Clock/Radio and Memory, Headlamp Switch, Parking Lamps
16 - 30A (Circuit Breaker) Power Seats, Trailer Tow
17 - 7.5A Instrument Cluster Gauges, Headlamp Delay Module, Chime Module, Overhead Console
18 - 25A Rear Defrost
19 - 05A Instrument Panel Lamps, Radio Illumination
20 - 5.5A (Circuit Breaker) Windshield Wipers and Washers

This should get you going. And you can always Ask Me.