Take control of your lighting with the Standard Ignition Headlight Switch DS-216, a direct-fit replacement for the listed applications. It fits many vehicles, among them the 1979-1983 Jeep Cherokee, 1979-1986 Jeep CJ7 and 1984-1985 Jeep Grand Wagoneer. See the "Vehicles it fits" section for the full list and engine details.
The headlight switch is the control the driver uses to turn the headlights on and off. Standard Ignition builds this headlight switch with these features:
This part may need replacing if the headlights won't come on, flicker, or cut out intermittently, or if the switch feels loose or doesn't engage. Bulbs, fuses and wiring can cause similar symptoms, so diagnose the lighting circuit before you replace the switch.
Interchange: S450 · 5751098 · J5751098 · SW186 · HL6640 · 12323015
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This part cross-references / interchanges with the following part numbers:
Is the Standard Ignition DS-216 the right 1979-1983 Jeep Cherokee switch for the headlights?
Yes. It's listed for the 1979-1983 Jeep Cherokee, along with the 1979-1986 Jeep CJ7 and 1984-1985 Jeep Grand Wagoneer. See the "Vehicles it fits" section for every listed vehicle.
What does a headlight switch do?
It's the driver-operated control that switches the vehicle's headlights on and off.
What are signs a headlight switch may need replacing?
Signs include headlights that won't come on, flicker or cut out, or a switch that feels loose. Check the bulbs, fuses and wiring first, because they can cause similar symptoms.
Is the DS-216 tested?
Yes. Standard Ignition tests 100% of its parts to verify both mechanical and electrical switching performance.
What part numbers does the DS-216 interchange with?
It cross-references S450, 5751098, J5751098, SW186, HL6640 and 12323015.
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