keyless entry JEEP CHEROKEE 1995 Service Repair Manual

OVERHEAD CONSOLE
CONTENTS
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DIAGNOSIS............................. 2
GENERAL INFORMATION.................. 1SERVICE PROCEDURES................... 5
GENERAL INFORMATION
An overhead console featuring an electronic com-
pass and thermometer is an available option for XJ
(Cherokee) models. Following are general descrip-
tions of major components used in the overhead con-
sole. Refer to Group 8W - Wiring Diagrams for
complete circuit descriptions and diagrams.
COMPASS
The compass will display the direction in which the
vehicle is pointed using the eight major compass
headings (Examples: north is N, northeast is NE). It
does not display the headings in actual degrees. The
display is turned on or off using the COMP/TEMP
button to the left of the display.
The self-calibrating compass unit requires no ad-
justing in normal use. The only calibration that may
prove necessary is to drive the vehicle in 3 complete
circles, on level ground, in not less than 48 seconds.
This will reorient the unit to its vehicle.
The unit also will compensate for magnetism the
body of the vehicle may acquire during normal use.
However, avoid placing anything magnetic directly on
the roof of the vehicle. Magnetic mounts for an an-
tenna, a repair order hat or a funeral procession flag
can exceed the compensating ability of the compass
unit if placed on the roof panel. Magnetic bit drivers
used on the fasteners that hold the assembly to the
roof header can also affect compass operation.
If the vehicle roof should become magnetized, the
demagnetizing and calibration procedures may be re-
quired to restore proper operation.
THERMOMETER
The thermometer displays the outside ambient
temperature. The temperature displayed can be
changed from Fahrenheit to Celsius using the US/
METRIC button. The displayed temperature is not
an instant reading of conditions, but an average tem-
perature. It may take the unit several minutes to re-
act to a major temperature change such as driving
out of a heated garage into winter temperatures.
When the ignition switch is turned OFF, the lastdisplayed temperature reading stays in memory.
When the ignition switch is turned ON again, the
thermometer will display the memory temperature
for one minute; then update the display to the cur-
rent average temperature reading within five min-
utes.
READING AND COURTESY LAMPS
All reading and courtesy lamps in the overhead
console are activated by the door jamb switches.
When all doors and the liftgate are closed, the lamps
can be individually activated by depressing the corre-
sponding lens. When a door and/or the liftgate is
open, depressing the lamp lens switches will not turn
the lamps off. Refer to Group 8L - Lamps, for diag-
nosis and service of these lamps.
KEYLESS ENTRY RECEIVER
The overhead console houses the keyless entry re-
ceiver. Refer to Group 8P - Power Locks, for diagno-
sis and service of this component.
REMOTE GARAGE DOOR OPENER STORAGE
A compartment in the overhead console is designed
to hold most remote garage door opener transmitters.
The transmitter is mounted within the compartment
with an adhesive-backed hook and loop fastener
patch. Then one to three pegs are selected and
mounted on a post on the inside of the storage com-
partment door. The pegs may be stacked, if neces-
sary. The peg(s) selected must be long enough to
activate the button of the transmitter each time the
storage compartment door is depressed.
SUNGLASSES STORAGE
A flocked storage compartment for sunglasses is in-
cluded in the overhead console. This compartment
features a push/push-type latch and a viscous damp-
ening system for a fluid opening motion.
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(4) With the degaussing tool still energized, slowly
back it away from the screw until the tool is at least
2 feet from the screw head, then unplug the tool.
(5) Place an 8-1/2 X 11 inch piece of paper, oriented
lengthwise from front to rear, on the center line of
the roof at the windshield header (Fig. 4). The pur-
pose of the paper is to protect the roof panel from
scratches and define the area to be demagnetized.
(6) Plug in the degaussing tool, while keeping the
tool at least 2 feet away from the compass unit.
(7) Slowly approach the center line of the roof
panel at the windshield header with the degaussing
tool plugged in.
(8) Contact the roof panel with the tip of the tool.
Be sure template is in place to avoid scratching the
roof panel. Using a slow, back and forth sweeping
motion and allowing 1/2-inch between passes (Fig. 4),
move the tool at least 4 inches either side of the roof
center line and 11 inches back from the windshield
header.
(9) With the degaussing tool still energized, slowly
back it away from the roof panel until the tip is at
least 2 feet from the roof. Then unplug the tool.
(10) Calibrate the compass and adjust variance as
described in this group.OVERHEAD CONSOLE REMOVE/INSTALL
(1) Remove screw forward of the compass unit (Fig.
5).
(2) Flex housing outward while pressing upward to
disengage the housing from the rear bracket (Arrow
1 in Fig. 5).
(3) Slide console rearward until the console de-
taches from the front mounting bracket (Arrow 2 in
Fig. 5).
(4) While pressing up on rear of console (Arrow 1
in Fig. 5), slide console forward, holding front away
from headliner (Arrow 2 in Fig. 5). Move console for-
ward until the rear detaches from headliner and be-
comes free (Fig. 6).
(5) Disconnect wire harnesses from keyless entry
and compass/thermometer modules (Figs. 7 and 8).
(6) Reverse removal procedures to install. Be sure
to flex housing outward near the keyless entry re-
ceiver until the console snaps onto the rear mounting
bracket.
Fig. 4 Roof Demagnetizing Pattern
Fig. 5 Remove/Install Overhead Console
Fig. 6 Remove/Install Overhead Console
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SUNGLASSES STORAGE BIN REMOVE/INSTALL
(1) Open sunglasses storage bin door.
(2) Remove cover plate (Fig. 9).(3) Unhook torque spring from wall and put in
down position as shown by arrow in Fig. 10.
(4) Remove sunglasses storage bin door by flexing
the center panel. Then remove the side of the door
with the gear first (Fig. 11). The gear side of the door
has a short pivot rod. Slide door out of the compart-
ment.
(5) Remove and discard latch spring (Fig. 9).
(6) Install new latch spring as shown. This may re-
quire flexing the housing in that area for clearance.
(7) Install new sunglasses storage bin door in the
open position as follows:
(a) Make sure the torque spring lines up with
the slot in the longer pivot rod, then insert the
longer pivot rod (Fig. 11).
(b) Flex the center panel and snap in the short
pivot rod.
(c) Hook torque spring back over the wall (Fig.
10).
(d) Cycle door several times to ensure that the
door functions properly.
Fig. 7 Disconnect Wire Harnesses
Fig. 8 Keyless Entry Connector
Fig. 9 Remove Sunglasses Storage Bin Cover Plate
Fig. 10 Release Torque Spring
Fig. 11 Remove Sunglasses Storage Bin
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POWER LOCKS
CONTENTS
page page
DIAGNOSIS............................. 2
GENERAL INFORMATION.................. 1SERVICE PROCEDURES................... 8
GENERAL INFORMATION
Power locks are optional equipment on XJ (Chero-
kee) models. Power windows and the keyless entry
system are included on vehicles equipped with the
power lock option. All doors and the liftgate can be
locked and unlocked electrically by operating the
switch on either front door panel, or by operating the
lock and unlock buttons of the remote keyless entry
transmitter. The power lock and keyless entry sys-
tems operate with battery power supplied indepen-
dent of the ignition switch.
Following are general descriptions of the major
components in the power lock system. Refer to Group
8W - Wiring Diagrams for complete circuit descrip-
tions and diagrams. Refer to the owner's manual for
more information on the features and use of these
systems.
POWER LOCK SWITCH
The power locks are controlled by a two-way switch
mounted on the trim panel of each front door. The
switch controls battery feed to the lock and unlock
relays. The door lock switches can not be repaired. If
faulty, the entire switch must be replaced.
POWER LOCK/UNLOCK RELAYS
The power lock and unlock relays are located in the
relay center. The relay center is located on the lower
instrument panel reinforcement behind the lower in-
strument panel and just right of the steering column.
The relays respond to inputs from the power lock
switches and the keyless entry module by sending
the correct battery and ground feeds to the lock mo-
tors. The lock and unlock relays can not be repaired.
If faulty, they must be replaced.
POWER LOCK MOTOR
The locks are actuated by a reversible motor
mounted within each door. The motor direction iscontrolled by the battery and ground feeds from the
power lock/unlock relays. The motor can not be re-
paired. If faulty, the entire motor must be replaced.
KEYLESS ENTRY TRANSMITTER
The keyless entry transmitter is equipped with two
buttons labeled Lock and Unlock. It is also designed
to serve as a key fob and is equipped with a key ring.
Each transmitter has a different vehicle access code,
which must be programmed into the memory of the
keyless entry module in the vehicle in order to oper-
ate the locks. The operating range of the infrared
transmitter signal is up to 4.75 meters (15 feet) from
the receiver.
The transmitter operates on two CR1616 3-volt (or
equivalent) batteries. Typical battery life is from one
to two years.
KEYLESS ENTRY MODULE
The keyless entry module is mounted in a housing
on the headliner near the windshield between the
sunvisors, or inside and towards the rear of the over-
head console (if equipped). This module contains the
keyless entry receiver and program logic for the key-
less entry system.
The keyless entry module has a memory function
to retain the vehicle access code of at least one, and
up to four transmitters. The module receives input
from the remote keyless entry transmitter. In re-
sponse to that input, it is programmed to control out-
puts to the lock and unlock relays. The module can
not be repaired and, if faulty, must be replaced.
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DIAGNOSIS
As a preliminary system diagnosis, note system op-
eration while you actuate both the Lock and Unlock
functions with the power lock switches and the key-
less entry transmitter. Then, proceed as follows:
²If system fails to function with either the switches
or the transmitter, see Power Lock System diagnosis.
²If system functions with both switches, but not the
transmitter, see Keyless Entry Transmitter diagnosis.
²If system functions with transmitter, but not with
one or both switches, see Power Lock System diagno-
sis.
²If one lock fails to operate with the switches or
transmitter, see Power Lock Motor diagnosis.
POWER LOCK SYSTEM
(1) Inspect fuse 13 in fuseblock module. Replace if
necessary. If OK, measure voltage at battery side of
fuse. There should be 12 volts. If not OK, repair open
from Power Distribution Center.
(2) Remove door switch(es) and measure voltage at
terminal 1. Meter should read battery voltage. If OK,
go to next step. If not OK, repair open to fuse 9 in
fuseblock module.
(3) Check door switch continuity as shown in the
applicable charts on the following pages. If OK, go to
next step. If not OK, replace switch.
(4) The power lock/unlock relays are in the relay
center. The relay center is located on the lower in-
strument panel reinforcement just right of the steer-
ing column (Fig. 1). Remove both relays.
(5) Measure resistance between lock and unlock re-
lay terminal 4 (87A) and ground. Meter should read
zero ohms. If OK, go to next step. If not OK, repair
open to ground.
(6) Measure voltage at terminal 2 (87) of both the
lock and unlock relays. Meter should read battery
voltage. If OK, go to next step. If not OK, repair open
to fuse 13 in fuseblock module.(7) Measure resistance between lock and unlock re-
lay terminal 5 (85) and ground. Meter should read
zero ohms. If OK, go to next step. If not OK, repair
open to ground.
(8) Hold driver's side switch in LOCK position.
Measure voltage at lock relay terminal 3 (86). Meter
should read battery voltage. If OK, go to next step. If
not OK, repair open to driver's side switch.
(9) Hold driver's side switch in UNLOCK position.
Measure voltage at unlock relay terminal 3 (86).
Meter should read battery voltage. If OK, go to next
step. If not OK, repair open to driver's side switch.
(10) Hold driver's side switch in LOCK position.
Measure voltage at lock relay terminal 1 (30). Meter
should read battery voltage. If OK, go to next step. If
not OK, replace lock relay.
(11) Hold driver's side switch in UNLOCK position.
Measure voltage at unlock relay terminal 1 (30).
Meter should read battery voltage. If OK, see Power
Lock Motor diagnosis. If not OK, replace unlock re-
lay.Fig. 1 Power Lock/Unlock Relays
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POWER LOCK MOTOR
(1) Once it is determined which lock motor is inop-
erative, that motor can be tested. Disconnect the wire
connector at the motor. Apply 12 volts to the motor
terminals to check its operation in one direction. Re-
verse the polarity to check the operation in the other
direction. If OK, repair circuits to power lock/unlock
relays as required. If not OK, replace the motor.
(2) If all lock motors are inoperative, the problem
may be caused by one shorted motor. Disconnecting a
shorted motor will allow the good motors to operate.
Disconnect each motor connector, one at a time, and
re-check both lock and unlock functions while operat-
ing the door lock switch. If disconnecting one motor
causes the other motors to become functional, go
back to step 1 to test the disconnected motor.
KEYLESS ENTRY TRANSMITTER
(1) Depress either transmitter button and note
whether red Light-Emitting Diode (LED) on trans-
mitter case lights. If OK, go to next step. If not OK,
replace batteries as described under Keyless Entry
Transmitter in Service Procedures. Test transmitter
operation. If OK, discard faulty batteries. If not OK,
go to next step.
(2) Perform transmitter program procedure with
suspect transmitter and another known good trans-
mitter, as described in Service Procedures. Test oper-
ation with both transmitters. If both transmitters fail
to operate power locks, see Keyless Entry Module di-
agnosis. If known good transmitter operates power
locks and suspect transmitter does not, replace faulty
transmitter. Be certain to perform transmitter pro-
gram procedure again when replacing faulty trans-
mitter and to erase test transmitter access code from
keyless entry module.
KEYLESS ENTRY MODULE
(1) Check fuse 9 in fuseblock module. If OK, go to
next step. If not OK, replace fuse.
(2) Check for battery voltage at fuse 9. If OK, go to
next step. If not OK, repair circuit from power distri-
bution center.
(3) Access keyless entry module connectors as de-
scribed in Keyless Entry Module Remove/Install.
(4) Unplug module connector from module. Check
connector and receptacle in module for loose, cor-
roded, or damaged terminals and pins. If OK, go to
next step. If not OK, repair as required.
(5) Probe connector cavity for module terminal 1
and check for battery voltage. If OK, go to next step.
If not OK, repair circuit to fuse 9 as required.
(6) Install a jumper wire from connector cavity for
module terminal 1 to connector cavity for module ter-
minal 3. Doors should lock. If OK, go to step 8. If not
OK, go to next step.
(7) Check for continuity between connector cavity
for module terminal 3 and lock relay terminal 3 (86).
There should be continuity. If OK, replace lock relay.
If not OK, repair circuit as required.
(8) Install a jumper wire from connector cavity for
module terminal 1 to connector cavity for module ter-
minal 4. Doors should unlock. If OK, replace module.
If not OK, go to next step.
(9) Check for continuity between connector cavity
for module terminal 4 and unlock relay terminal 3
(86). There should be continuity. If OK, replace un-
lock relay. If not OK, repair circuit as required.
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SERVICE PROCEDURES
KEYLESS ENTRY TRANSMITTER
To replace transmitter batteries, separate transmit-
ter case by prying gently with a trim stick or other
wide flat-bladed tool at center seam (Fig. 2). Case
snaps open and shut. Replace with CR1616 3-volt
batteries or equivalent (Fig. 3).
TRANSMITTER PROGRAMMING PROCEDURE
(1) Open the driver's door of the vehicle. Leave it
open through the programming procedure.
(2) Move the mechanical door lock lever to the
LOCK position.
(3) Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.
(4) Within 20 seconds, aim a transmitter at the
keyless entry module receiver dome and press the
LOCK button for at least 5 seconds. Once the module
accepts the programming code, the driver's door will
unlock.
(5) Once the first transmitter has been pro-
grammed, additional transmitters (up to 4) may beprogrammed into the module. Within 20 seconds of
the previous transmitter programming, move the me-
chanical door lock lever to the LOCK position. Aim
another transmitter at the receiver dome and press
the LOCK button for at least 5 seconds. The door
lock will cycle again.
(6) To lock the programmed codes into the module,
the ignition switch must be turned OFF and back
ON within 20 seconds after programming the last
transmitter's code. At that time, all previous codes
are erased from the module.
POWER LOCK SWITCH REMOVE/INSTALL
(1) Remove the interior door latch release assem-
bly and control panel retaining screws (Fig. 4).
(2) Disconnect the control linkage and the wire
harness connector.
(3) Remove the latch release and control panel as-
sembly.
(4) The switch is retained to the panel with clips
(Fig. 5). Push in on the retainer part of the clip and
pry the clips.
(5) To install switch, position switch and press in
retainer clips until they snap into position. Reverse
remaining removal procedures to complete installa-
tion.
POWER LOCK MOTOR REMOVE/INSTALL
DOORS
(1) Remove interior door latch release assembly
and control panel retaining screws (Fig. 4).
(2) Disconnect control linkage and wire harness
connector.
(3) Remove latch release and control panel assem-
bly.
Fig. 2 Separate Transmitter Halves
Fig. 3 Battery Install
Fig. 4 Power Window/Lock Control Panel Remove/
Install
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(6) Drill out 2 rivets and remove motor.(7) Reverse removal procedures to install. Tighten
latch screws to 9 Nzm (7 ft. lbs.).
KEYLESS ENTRY MODULE REMOVE/INSTALL
WITHOUT OVERHEAD CONSOLE
(1) Remove 2 screws attaching receiver housing to
headlining (Fig. 13).
(2) Pull housing toward rear of vehicle to disen-
gage clip.
(3) Disconnect module harness connector.
(4) Remove circuit board from housing.
Fig. 9 Motor Remove/Install
Fig. 10 Liftgate Trim Panel Remove/Install
Fig. 11 Lock Actuator Linkage Clip
Fig. 12 Latch Assembly Remove/Install
Fig. 13 Remove/Install Keyless Entry Housing
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(5) Reverse removal procedures to install.
WITH OVERHEAD CONSOLE
(1) Remove screw forward of compass unit (Fig.
14).
(2) Flex housing outward while pressing upward to
disengage housing from the rear bracket (arrow 1)
(Fig. 14).
(3) Slide console rearward until the console de-
taches from the front mounting bracket (arrow 2)
(Fig. 14).
(4) While pressing up on rear of console (arrow 1),
slide console forward holding front away from head-
liner (arrow 2). Move console forward until the rear
detaches from headliner and becomes free (Fig. 15).
(5) Disconnect wire harnesses from keyless entry
and compass (Figs. 16 and 17).
(6) Pinch forward area of receiver cover and re-
lease clips. Slide cover out from under rib (Fig. 18).
(7) Remove screw and printed circuit board.
Fig. 14 Remove/Install Overhead Console
Fig. 15 Remove/Install Overhead Console
Fig. 16 Disconnect Wire Harnesses
Fig. 17 Keyless Entry Harness Connector
Fig. 18 Keyless Entry Receiver Cover Remove/
Install
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(8) Reverse removal procedures to install. Be sure
to flex housing outward near the keyless entry mod-
ule until the console snaps onto the rear mounting
bracket.
POWER LOCK/UNLOCK RELAY REMOVE/INSTALL
The power lock/unlock relays are located in the re-
lay center. The relay center is located on the lower
instrument panel trim cover just right of the steering
column (Fig. 19).
(1) Remove the appropriate relay from the relay
center.
(2) Reverse removal procedure to install.
Fig. 19 Power Lock/Unlock Relays
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