Jeep Cherokee 1997 & Up Fuse & Relay Identification

Jeep Cherokee (XJ) 1997 - 2001 Fuse & Relay Information

Power distribution center (Located under the hood.)
FUSE / RELAY NUMBER	FUSE / RELAY CURRENT RATING	CIRCUIT INFORMATION (What the fuse is for.)
16		Underhood lamp, transmission control module, radio & interior lights Looking down at PDC from front of vehicle: Bottom right mini fuse is #16.
17		O2 downstream relay fuse
18		Coil rail & injectors Top one in column is #18.
19		Headlamp switch & data connector Located to the left of #16.
20		Combination flasher
22		Fuel pump relay
23		Brakelamp switch
25		Fog lamp relay
26		Power amplifier

Junction / Fuse Block (Located inside kick panel.)
FUSE NUMBER	FUSE CURRENT RATING	CIRCUIT INFORMATION (What the fuse is for.)
1	25 Amp	Power outlet - Located top left column in fuse bank.
2	25 Amp	Cigar lighter
3	10 Amp	Left headlamp
4	10 Amp	Left headlamp
5	10 Amp	Right headlamp
6	5 Amp	Dash lights (switches, controls, gauge cluster)
7	10 Amp	License light & the left side turn, parking, marker and tail lamp
8	- - -	Spare Fuse
9	10 Amp	Compass, sentry key, headlamp delay module, instrument cluster
10	15 Amp	Transmission range sensor, duty cycle evap/purge solenoid, radiator fan relay, a/c clutch relay, o2 sensor up/downstream relays, back up lamp switch
11	20 Amp	Transmission control module, powertrain control module, automatic shutdown relay, fuel pump relay
12	10 Amp	Instrument cluster, combination flasher
13	- - -	Spare Fuse
14	10 Amp	Power mirrors, rear defogger & switch - Located bottom left column in fuse bank.
15	25 Amp	Passenger power lock/window switch - Located top right column in fuse bank.
16	10 Amp	Cargo lamp/switch, courtesy lamps, radio, instrument cluster, underhood lamp, transmission control module
17	15 Amp	Radio
18	10 Amp	Power mirror switch, driver power window/lock switch, heated seats
19	10 Amp	Starter motor relay
20	15 Amp	Trailer tow harness & trailer turn relays
21	15 Amp	Horn(s)
22	20 Amp	Rear wiper switch & motor
23	10 Amp	Right side marker, turn, parking and tail lights
24	- - -	Spare Fuse
25	15 Amp	Shift lock solenoid, a/c heater control, abs controller, abs controller relay, blower motor relay, blend door actuator
26	10 Amp	Airbag control module
27	10 Amp	Airbag control module -Located bottom right column in fuse bank.
28	25 Amp	Driver & Passenger side power door locks & power windows
29	25 Amp	Power & heated seats
30	20 Amp	Front wiper & washer

If someone could shoot a photo of the 1997 & Up Power Distribution Center and Fuse Box I would greatly appreciate it! I need a good overhead view of the PDC & a good shot of the Fuse Box location. Also need PDC fuse / relay rating info. Contact info is at bottom of page.

If you have pics of your own repairs or can suggest other methods - please contribute your ideas (and pictures) to this article!

Revised on: November 27th, 2007