I would like to disable the factory anti-theft and security system on a 1995 jeep cherokee with the v-8

see this link
what makes you think its (anti theft)??
all jeeps made with Immobilizer, (VTSS/VTA its called then)
the cluster has lamp that tells you VTSS has imobilized the engine (cuts fuel)
if the immo lamp is on, then see below.
93 was first year, click hack 93-98
http://jeepdied.com/
if not glowing that immo lamp
that means its just a no start.

cranks but will not start has over 50 causes.
covered on same page but is called no start.

ZJ 1995

this is the VTA page 8q in the fsm
The Vehicle Theft Alarm (VTA) system is an available
option on Grand Cherokee models. This system
is designed to protect against vehicle theft by monitoring
vehicle doors, hood, liftgate and ignition action
for unauthorized operation. When unauthorized operation
is detected, the VTA system responds by sounding
the horn, flashing the headlamps, park and tail
lamps and providing an engine no-run feature. Following
are general descriptions of the features of the
VTA system. Refer to Group 8W - Wiring Diagrams
for complete circuit descriptions and diagrams

see that lamp below, this tells you what's up.

the lamp glows key on to tell you Im alive and that im ok booting up. but then goes out to start car.
does it?

Hi Andrew:
The 1994 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo Anti-Theft System is equipped with Vehicle Theft Security System (VTSS). VTSS system monitors vehicle doors, hood, liftgate and ignition. If an attempt is made to enter or operate vehicle without proper disarming of system, vehicle horn will sound, headlights, taillights and parking lights will flash, and engine will be prevented from running. I have an '93 GC 5.2L V8...

The following wiring diagram and electronics circuit contains detail schematics of The 1994 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo Anti-Theft System. Herein you will find interconnection between electronics parts of the system such as body control module, auto headlamp light sensor. VTSS led, driver door module, passenger door module, cylinder lock switch, junction block, power distribution center, and grounding. Herein you will learn also how the Vehicle Theft Security System works, removal, installation, testing and troubleshooting procedures.

Try HERE and also, remember that here can find the Jeep Grand Cherokee Service Repair Manual.

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The 1995 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo Anti-Theft System is equipped with Vehicle Theft Security System (VTSS). VTSS system monitors vehicle doors, hood, liftgate and ignition. If an attempt is made to enter or operate vehicle without proper disarming of system, vehicle horn will sound, headlights, taillights and parking lights will flash, and engine will be prevented from running.

The following wiring diagram and electronics circuit contains detail schematics of The 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo Anti-Theft System. Herein you will find interconnection between electronics parts of the system such as body control module, auto headlamp light sensor. VTSS led, driver door module, passenger door module, cylinder lock switch, junction block, power distribution center, and grounding. Herein you will learn also how the Vehicle Theft Security System works, removal, installation, testing and troubleshooting procedures.

Try HERE and also, remember that here can find the Jeep Grand Cherokee Service Repair Manual.

Hope this helps; also keep in mind that your feedback is important and I`ll appreciate your time and consideration if you leave some testimonial comment about this answer.

Thank you for using FixYa, have a nice day.

I suggest check this link for additional details... Jeep-Grad-Cherokee-Anti-Theft-System

I also have one Grand Cherokee 5.2L V8.

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Nices Jeep model, I have the same year with 5.2L V8 engine; visti the next link to know details about 93ZJ-Secc-8Q-Vehicle-Theft-Security-System

Hope this helps.

I suggest check the procedure for antitheft system in this link: Jeep-Grad-Cherokee-Anti-Theft-System

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Yep, its possiblke that you have any proboem with the THEFT system; check in this LINK information about disarm it: 1996-Jeep-Grad-Cherokee-Anti-Theft-System

Keep in mind that the Grand Cherokee '93 at '98 keep the same features 8I have '93 GC Limited and this procedure work for me).

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Use your key to lock and unlock the rear hatch key cylinder and that will temporarly disable the factory theft system, allowing your jeep to start.

The 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo Anti-Theft System is equipped with Vehicle Theft Security System (VTSS). VTSS system monitors vehicle doors, hood, liftgate and ignition. If an attempt is made to enter or operate vehicle without proper disarming of system, vehicle horn will sound, headlights, taillights and parking lights will flash, and engine will be prevented from running.

The following wiring diagram and electronics circuit contains detail schematics of The 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo Anti-Theft System. Herein you will find interconnection between electronics parts of the system such as body control module, auto headlamp light sensor. VTSS led, driver door module, passenger door module, cylinder lock switch, junction block, power distribution center, and grounding. Herein you will learn also how the Vehicle Theft Security System works, removal, installation, testing and troubleshooting procedures.

Try HERE.

Also, remember that here can find the Jeep Grand Cherokee Service & Repair Manual.
Hope help with this.

Try Turn your vehicle on, while its on unhook the alarm box from behind the dash. if you attempt to do this without the vehicle on it will not work. an other solution would be to ground the purple and yellow wire on the drivers side door