In this article, we examine the fuse box diagrams for the second-generation facelift Jeep Cherokee (chassis code XJ) for model years 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, and 2001.
Interior fuses #1 and #2 power the cigarette lighter.
Engine Compartment
Located in the engine bay near the battery, beneath the protective plastic cover.
Diesel Engines
Fuse and relay assignments for diesel models.
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| No. | Description | Amps |
| R1 | A/C Compressor Clutch Relay | |
| R2 | 1997–1999: Fog Lamp Relay | |
| R3 | 2000–2001: Fog Lamp Relay | |
| R4 | ABS Relay | |
| R5 | Radiator Fan Relay | |
| R6 | 2000–2001: Automatic Shut Down (ASD) Relay | |
| 1997–1999: Diesel Power Relay | ||
| R7 | Starter Relay | |
| R8 | Fuel Heater Relay | |
| 1 | Spare | - |
| 2 | Glow Plug Relay | 50 A |
| 3 | 50 A | |
| 4 | 1999–2001: Automatic Shut Down (ASD) Relay (Fuel Injection Pump, Engine Control Module [ECM], Radiator Fan Relay, A/C Compressor Clutch Relay, Powertrain Control Module [PCM]), Engine Compartment Fuse 24 | 30 A |
| 1997–1998: Diesel Power Relay (Powertrain Control Module [PCM], Fuel Pump Module, Generator), Engine Compartment Fuses 21 and 24 | 30 A | |
| 5 | Ignition Switch (Cigarette Lighter Relay, Passenger Compartment Fuses “8”, “9”, “10”, “11”, “17”, “18”, “27”, “28”, “30”) | 40 A |
| 6 | Fuel Heater Relay | 30 A |
| 7 | 1999–2001: Starter Relay | 20 A |
| 1997–1998: Starter Relay, Rear Window Defogger Relay, Passenger Compartment Fuse “13” | 30 A | |
| 8 | Headlamp Delay Module / Headlamp Switch | 30 A |
| 9 | Passenger Compartment Fuses “1”, “2”, “15”, “20”, “21”, “29” | 50 A |
| 10 | Ignition Relay (Passenger Compartment Fuses “12”, “19”, “22”, “24”, “25”, “26”) | 40 A |
| 11 | Blower Motor Relay | 40 A |
| 12 | ABS Control Module | 40 A |
| 13 | 1998–2001: Radiator Fan | 40 A |
| 14 | ABS System | 20 A |
| 15 | 1999–2001: Rear Window Defogger, Passenger Compartment Fuse “13” | 30 A |
| 16 | Dome Lamp, Instrument Cluster, Cargo Lamp, Courtesy Lamps, Transmission Control Module (TCM), Radio, Underhood Lamp / Mercury Switch, Overhead Console, Vanity Mirror Lamps, Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Module, Compass, Glove Box Lamp, Left Front Power Window/Lock Switch (1997 LHD), Right Front Power Window/Lock Switch (1997 LHD) | 15 A |
| 17 | Spare | - |
| 18 | Spare | - |
| 19 | Stop Lamp Switch | 15 A |
| 20 | A/C Compressor Clutch Relay, Engine Compartment Fuse “27” | 20 A |
| 21 |
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20 A |
| 22 | Audio Power Amplifier | 20 A |
| 23 | Combination Flasher Module | 15 A |
| 24 | Powertrain Control Module (PCM) | 10 A |
| 25 | Fog Lamp Relay | 15 A |
| 26 | Headlamp Switch, Power Antenna Relay (1998–2001), Data Link Connector (DLC), Rear Fog Lamp Relay (1997) | 20 A |
| 27 |
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10 A |
Gasoline Engines
Fuse and relay assignments for gasoline models.
| Diagram | ||
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| 2000–2001 Model Years | ||
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| 1997–1999 Model Years | ||
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| No. | Description | Amps |
| R1 | A/C Compressor Clutch Relay | |
| R2 | Fog Lamp Relay | |
| R3 | 1998–2001: Fog Lamp Relay #2 | |
| R4 | ABS Control Module Relay | |
| R5 | 2000–2001: Fuel Pump Relay 1997–1999: Radiator Fan Relay |
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| R6 | 2000–2001: Starter Relay 1997–1999: Automatic Shut Down (ASD) Relay |
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| R7 | 2000–2001: Upstream Oxygen (O2) Sensor Relay 1997–1999: Starter Relay |
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| R8 | 2000–2001: Downstream Oxygen (O2) Sensor Relay 1997–1999: Fuel Pump Relay |
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| R9 | 2000–2001: Radiator Fan Relay | |
| R10 | 2000–2001: Automatic Shut Down (ASD) Relay | |
| 1 | Spare | - |
| 2 | Ignition Switch (Cigarette Lighter Relay, Passenger Compartment Fuses “8”, “9”, “10”, “11”, “17”, “18”, “27”, “28”, “30”) | 40 A |
| 3 | Ignition Switch (Passenger Compartment Fuses “12”, “19”, “22”, “24”, “25”, “26”) | 40 A |
| 4 | 1998–2001: Passenger Compartment Fuses “1”, “2”, “15”, “20”, “21”, “29” | 50 A |
| 1997: Passenger Compartment Fuses “1”, “2”, “15”, “20”, “21”, “29” | 40 A | |
| 5 | Radiator Fan Relay | 40 A |
| 6 | Blower Motor Relay | 40 A |
| 7 | 2000–2001: Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) / Headlamp Switch, Headlamp Delay Module | 30 A |
| 8 | 2000–2001: Automatic Shut Down (ASD) Relay | 30 A |
| 9 | A/C Compressor Clutch Relay, Engine Compartment Fuse #27 (2000–2001) / #26 (1997–1999) | 20 A |
| 10 | 1999–2001: Starter Relay | 20 A |
| 1997–1998: Starter Relay, Rear Window Defogger Relay, Passenger Compartment Fuse “13” | 30 A | |
| 11 | 1998–2001: Rear Window Defogger Relay, Passenger Compartment Fuse “13” | 30 A |
| 12 | ABS Control Module | 40 A |
| 13 | 20 A | |
| 14 | Spare | - |
| 15 | Spare | - |
| 16 | Dome Lamp, Instrument Cluster, Cargo Lamp, Courtesy Lamps, Transmission Control Module (TCM), Radio, Underhood Lamp, Vanity Mirror Lamps, Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Module, Overhead Console, Glove Box Lamp, Compass, Front Power Window/Lock Switch (1997 LHD) | 15 A |
| 17 | 2000–2001: Downstream/Upstream Oxygen (O2) Sensor Relays | 20 A |
| 1997–1999: Data Link Connector (DLC), Headlamp Switch, Power Antenna Relay (1998–1999), Rear Fog Lamp Relay (1997) | 20 A | |
| 18 | 2000–2001: Ignition Coil Rail, Fuel Injectors, Ignition Noise Capacitor | 15 A |
| 19 | 2000–2001: Data Link Connector (DLC), Headlamp Switch, Power Antenna | 20 A |
| 1997–1999: Automatic Shut Down (ASD) Relay | 25 A | |
| 20 | Combination Flasher Module | 15 A |
| 21 | 2000–2001: Powertrain Control Module (PCM) | 15 A |
| 1997–1999: Ignition Coil, Fuel Injectors, Powertrain Control Module (PCM) | 20 A | |
| 22 | Fuel Pump Fuse, Powertrain Control Module (PCM) | 15 A |
| 23 | Stop Lamp Switch | 15 A |
| 24 | 1997–1999: Downstream/Upstream Oxygen (O2) Sensors | 15 A |
| 25 | Fog Lamps | 15 A |
| 26 | Audio Power Amplifier | 20 A |
| 27 | Sentry Key Immobilizer Module (SKIM) | 10 A |
Passenger Compartment
Located in the passenger footwell, behind the trim access cover.
General View.
| Diagram | ||
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| No. | Description | Amps |
| R1 | Spare | |
| R2 | Cigarette Lighter Relay | |
| R3 | Horn Relay | |
| R4 | Rear Window Defogger Relay | |
| 1 | 12V Power Outlet, Cigarette Lighter Fuse | 25 A |
| 2 | 25 A | |
| 3 | Left High Beam Headlamp, Fog Lamp Relay #1 (1998–2001) | 10 A |
| 4 | Left Low Beam Headlamp, Headlamp Leveling Motor | 10 A |
| 5 | Right Low Beam Headlamp, Headlamp Leveling Motor, Headlamp Leveling Switch, Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) (1998–2001) | 10 A |
| 6 | Radio, Instrument Cluster, Climate Control Module, Rear Window Defogger Switch, Rear Wiper/Washer Switch, Front Fog Lamp Switch, Rear Fog Lamp Switch, Extended Idle Switch, Transmission Range Indicator Illumination (PRNDL), Transfer Case Switch Illumination | 5 A |
| 7 | Left Tail Lamp, Fog Lamp Relay, Left Front Park Lamp, Trailer Tow Connector, Left Side Marker Lamp, Front Fog Lamp Relay #1 (1998–2001), License Plate Lamp, Front Fog Lamp Switch | 10 A |
| 8 | Spare | - |
| 9 | Overhead Console, Instrument Cluster, Message Center / Telltale Module (Diesel), Headlamp Delay Module, Compass, Sentry Key Immobilizer Module (SKIM) (1999–2001) | 10 A |
| 10 | 1999–2001: Transmission Range Sensor (A/T), Back-Up Lamps, Back-Up Lamp Switch (M/T), Daytime Running Lamp (DRL) Module, Radiator Fan Relay, EVAP Purge Solenoid (Gasoline), A/C Compressor Clutch Relay, Upstream/Downstream Oxygen (O2) Sensor Relays (Gasoline) | 15 A |
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20 A |
| 12 | Combination Flasher Module, Rear Window Defogger Relay | 10 A |
| 13 | Spare | - |
| 14 | Heated Mirrors | 10 A |
| 15 | Passenger Door Module (Power Window, Door Lock) | 25 A |
| 16 | Right High Beam Headlamp | 10 A |
| 17 | Radio | 15 A |
| 18 | 1998–2001: Driver Door Module, Power Mirror Switch, Heated Seat Switch, Heated Seat Relay, Rear Fog Lamp Relay | 10 A |
| 19 | Starter Relay, Clutch Interlock Switch (M/T) | 10 A |
| 20 | 1998–2001: Trailer Tow Connector, Trailer Tow Left Turn Relay, Trailer Tow Right Turn Relay | 15 A |
| 1997: Trailer Tow Connector, Trailer Tow Left Turn Relay, Trailer Tow Right Turn Relay | 10 A | |
| 21 | Horn Relay | 15 A |
| 22 | Rear Wiper/Washer Switch | 20 A |
| 23 | Right Tail Lamp, Right Front Park Lamp, Right Side Marker Lamp | 10 A |
| 24 | Spare | - |
| 25 | Blower Motor Relay, Blend Door Actuator, Brake Transmission Shift Interlock (BTSI) Solenoid (2000–2001), Extended Idle Switch (2000–2001), Climate Control Module, ABS Relay, ABS Control Module | 15 A |
| 26 | Airbag Control Module (ACM) | 10 A |
| 27 | 10 A | |
| 28 | 1999–2001: Driver/Passenger Door Module (Power Window, Door Lock) | 25 A |
| 1997–1998: Driver/Passenger Door Module (Power Window, Door Lock) | 30 A | |
| 29 | 1999–2001: Heated Seats / Power Seats | 25 A |
| 1997–1998: Power Seats | 30 A | |
| 30 | Front Wiper & Washer Switch | 20 A |