Jeep Grand Cherokee (1996-1998) Fuse Box Diagrams and Locations

Explore Jeep Grand Cherokee fuse box diagrams in this concise guide tailored to help you navigate the ZJ facelift’s electrical setup with ease. Here we cover the first-generation Jeep Grand Cherokee (1996–1998) after its facelift (Model Code: ZJ) and provide fuse diagrams for 1996, 1997 and 1998, along with the location of the fuse panels and the assignment of each fuse and relay, giving you a clear snapshot of how the system is arranged.

What’s Included

Fuse box locations

Passenger compartment

It is located behind the lid under the glove compartment.

Engine compartment

Fuse box diagrams

Passenger compartment

Instrument panel fuse box diagram: Jeep Grand Cherokee (ZJ; 1996, 1997, 1998)

Assignment of the fuses and relay under the dashboard

Fuse Data

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№	Amp Rating	Description
1	10	Radio
2	15	Cigar Lighter Relay
3	10	Rear Wiper/Washer Switch, Body Control Module
4	10	Airbag Control Module
5	10	Instrument Cluster, Shift Interlock (Gasoline), Lamp Outage Module
6	15	Back-Up Lamp Switch (Diesel), Vehicle Information Center, Graphic Display Module (Mini Overhead Console), Park/Neutral Position Switch, Speed Proportional Steering Module, Headlamp Leveling Switch, Combination Flasher, Automatic Day/Night Mirror, Overhead Console
7	20	Data Link Connector, Body Control Module, Automatic Headlamp Light Sensor/VTSS LED, Instrument Cluster, Power Amplifier
8	20	Rear Wiper Motor, Liftglass Limit Switch, Trailer Tow Connector, Trailer Tow Circuit Breaker
9	15	Stop Lamp Switch
10	10	Rear Window Defogger Switch
11	10	ABS
12	10	A/C Heater Control (MTC), Blend Door Actuator (MTC), Automatic Temperature Control Module (ATC), Recirculation Door Actuator (ATC), Driver/Passenger Seat Heater Control Module, Switch POD
13	15	Combination Flasher, Powe Antenna Relay
14	15	Cigar Lighter, Cigar Lighter Relay
15	10	Rear Fog Lamp Relay
16	10	Dome/Reading Lamp, Overhead Console, Underhood Lamp, Cargo Lamp, Glove Box Lamp, Courtesy Lamp, Key-In Switch/Halo Lamp, Visor/Vanity Lamp, Courtesy Lamp Relay
17	15	Headlamp Switch, Park Lamp Relay (Front Park Lamp, Body Control Module, Headlamp Switch, Lamp Outage Module, Radio, Vehicle Information Center)
18	15 or 20	1998: Headlamp Dimmer Switch (gasoline – 15A, Diesel – 20A)
19	15	1996-1997: Headlamp Dimmer Switch
20	15	Automatic Temperature Control Module (ATC), Radio, Vehicle Information Center, Graphic Display Module (Mini Overhead Console)
21	15	Power Outlet
22	10	Airbag Control Module

Circuit Breakers
CB1	20	Intermittent Wiper Switch, Intermittent Wiper Relay, Wiper Motor, Sunroof Control Module, Sunroof Switch
CB2	30	Driver/Passenger Door Module
CB3	20	Power Seat, Seat Heater, Memory Seat Module

Relays
R1		Power Antenna
R2		Combination Flasher
R3		Courtesy Lamp
R4		Rear Fog Lamp
R5		Auto Headlamp
R6		Park Lamp
R7		Cigar Lighter
R8		Front Fog Lamp
R9		Rear Window Defogger

Engine compartment

Under-hood fuse box diagram: Jeep Grand Cherokee (ZJ; 1996, 1997, 1998)

Assignment of the fuses and relay in the engine compartment

Fuse Data

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№	Amp Rating	Description
1	175	Generator
2	60	1998 (Max Cooling): Radiator Fan (High Speed) Relay, Radiator Fan (Low Speed) Relay, Diagnostic Connector
3	40	Rear Window Defogger Relay, Fuse (Engine Compartment): “21”
4	30	Diesel: Fuel Heater Relay
5	40 or 50	ABS (1996-1997 – 50A; 1998 – 40A)
6	20	Horn Relay
7	40	Blower Motor (MTC, ATC), High Speed Blower Motor Relay (ATC), Blower Motor Module (ATC), Automatic Temperature Control Module
8	40	Starter Relay, Ignition Switch (Starter Relay, Clutch Interlock Switch (M/T), Fuse (Passenger Compartment): “1”, “2”, “3”, “4”, “5”, “6”, “11”, “12”, “22”, “CB1”; Fuse (Engine Compartment): “18”)
9	–	Not Used
10	20	Fuse (Passenger Compartment): “14”, “15”
11	50	Fuse (Passenger Compartment): “7”, “8”, “9”, “CB2”
12	–	Not Used
13	30	Headlamp Switch, Automatic Headlamp Relay, Daytime Running Lamp Module, Fuse (Passenger Compartment): “13”
14	20	ABS
15	40	Fuse (Passenger Compartment): “13”, “16”, “19”, “20”, “21”, “CB3”
16	15 or 20	Gasoline: Fuel Pump Relay (20A); Diesel: Powertrain Control Module (15A)
17	15	Transmission Control Relay
18	15	Gasoline: Automatic Shut Down Relay, Powertrain Control Module, Body Control Module, Air Conditioner Compressor Clutch Relay, Fuel Pump Relay, Duty Cycle EVAP/Purge Solenoid, Evaporative System Leak Detection Pump; Diesel: Fuel Heater Relay, Powertrain Control Module, MSA Controller, Body Control Module
19	20	Front Fog Lamp Relay
20	20 or 25	Gasoline: Automatic Shut Down Relay (Fuel Injectors, Ignition Coils, Oxygen Sensors), Powertrain Control Module (20A); Diesel: Automatic Shut Down Relay (Powertrain Control Module, Glow Plug Relay, EGR Solenoid, Generator, Mass Air Flow Module, Fuel Pump Module, MSA Controller) (25A)
21	15	Air Conditioner Compressor Clutch

Relay
R1		Transmission Control
R2		Horn
R3		Air Conditioner Compressor Clutch
R4		ABS Main
R5		Not Used
R6		Automatic Shut Down
R7		Intermittent Wiper
R8		Starter
R9		Not Used
R10		Fuel Pump
R11		Fuel Heater (Diesel)
R12		ABS Pump

FAQ

Which fuses control the cigar lighter and power outlets in the Jeep Grand Cherokee?

The cigar lighter / power outlet fuses are #2, #14, and #21 in the Passenger Compartment Fuse Box.