Jeep Grand
Cherokee Electrical Fuse Replacement Guide
How to change a blown electrical fuse or
relay in the engine bay of a WK2 4th generation 2011-2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee.
Fuse Box - Left Side Engine |
Press Front Release Tab |
This
automotive maintenance tutorial was specifically written to assist
owners of the 4th generation "WK2" (2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 and
2016) Jeep Grand Cherokee with the Pentastar 3.6 liter V6 motor in
checking or changing a blown electrical fuse or relay in the engine
bay fuse panel. Owners of other Jeep, Chrysler, RAM, Volkswagen, Fiat and Lancia vehicles equipped with the Pentastar 3.6L V6 motor such as the Wrangler, 200, 300, Town & Country, Ram 1500, C/V Cargo Van, Avenger, Challenger, Charger, Durango, Grand Caravan, Journey, VW Routan, Freemont, Voyager and Thema may also find these DIY instructions to be helpful. Assortment boxes of replacement mini blade fuses in a variety of amperage ratings (5, 10, 15, 20, 25 etc) can be purchased at retail stores such as Wal-Mart, Advance Auto Parts, Pep Boys, Napa Auto Parts and online at Amazon. A yellow plastic fuse puller tool should be included on the engine bay fuse block near two large grey relays. If the tool is missing, you could also use a pair of needle nose pliers. |
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Press Second Release Button |
Swing Open Fuse Box Cover |
The WK2 4th
generation Jeep Grand Cherokee with the Pentastar 3.6L V6 engine is only
equipped with one large electrical fuse box in the engine bay. There is
not a second fuse panel located inside the interior passenger
compartment of the SUV. It is located at the left side of the engine bay in between the coolant overflow bottle and the suspension shock tower. Press in the two release tabs on the front edge of the fuse box to release the cover and then swing the hinged cover open towards the rear of the engine bay. There is a fuse and relay location diagram on the underside of the cover and also another one in the owner's manual. |
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Yellow Plastic Fuse Puller Tool |
Remove Fuse Puller Tool |
The yellow plastic
fuse puller tool is located on the left rear section of the fuse block just
to the left of two large light grey relays.
Pull the tool straight out of its socket. |
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Place Jaws Over Old Fuse |
Pull Out Old Fuse |
Pinch the end of
the fuse puller tool to open the jaws and then place them over the fuse
you'd like to check or change. Pull the old fuse straight out of the panel. |
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Hold Up To Light Source |
Push In New Fuse |
Hold the fuse up to
a bright light source and inspect the thin metal bar or "strip" inside the
plastic center part of the fuse. If the metal bar is broken or appears "burnt" then the fuse has "blown" and should be replaced with a new one. If the metal strip inside the fuse appears to be intact, the fuse may still be good. But since new fuses are so inexpensive, either way it should still be replaced as part of your electrical problem troubleshooting process. Push a new mini blade fuse of the same amperage rating (E.G. 5, 10, 15, 20) straight in to the socket on the block. |
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Replace Fuse Puller Tool |
Fuse Location Diagram |
Re-insert the fuse
puller tool in to its storage socket at the rear left area of the block. Swing the fuse block cover closed from the rear towards the front of the engine bay. |
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Push Fuse Block Cover Closed |
Fuses Replaced |
Push down on the
fuse block cover until you hear and/or feel the two retaining clips click
securely in to place.
Check the electrical component that you are having issues with such as the radio, lights, wipers, power window motors or sunroof. If there is still a problem, the component may be need to be replaced or there may be a shorted wire. For more,
check out my other
Jeep Grand Cherokee DIY Repair & Maintenance Guides. |
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