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HOMESERVICE MANUALSJEEP1986CHEROKEE BASE, 2D UTILITY, 2.8 W, RWD, AUTOMATICREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)QUICK LOOKUPSELECTRICAL COMPONENT LOCATIONSELECTRICAL COMPONENT LOCATORCONTROL UNITS
1986 Jeep Cherokee Base, 2D Utility, 2.8 W, RWD, Automatic
Control Units
1986 Jeep Cherokee Base, 2D Utility, 2.8 W, RWD, AutomaticSECTION Control Units
CONTROL UNITS LOCATION
| Component | Location |
|---|---|
| Audio Alarm Module | On side of fuse block. |
| ECM (V6) | Under right side of dashboard near glove box. See Figure. |
| Cruise Control Regulator Module | Under dashboard above brake pedal. |
| ECU (4-Cyl) | Under dashboard above accelerator pedal. See Figure. |
| Ignition Control Module | In engine bay on right wheelwell. See Figure. |
| Intermittent Wiper Module | Under left side of dashboard above brake pedal. |
| Keyless Entry Receiver | Between sun visors. |
| Light Driver Module (V6) | Taped to wiring harness near ECM. See Figure. |
| Sentinel Headlamp Module | Under left side of dashboard near headlight switch. |
| System Sentry Control Module | Under dashboard to right of steering column. |
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.