Try banging on the ignition. My blower and wipers quit working one day. My electronic ignition switch was on its way out.
Edit: Nvm, you're an 88. Diff ignition setup.
I'm doing a similar build but with a 95 XJ to 89 XJ Currently the entire airbag system is removed on the 95 as it was a reconstructed title. I also have wiring issues with the 95 but I believe if I pull the entire harness I could possibly find melted wires somewhere. I think I will also have to...
So I just got an 89 Automatic XJ with 130,000 miles on it and a solid body with hardly no rust for $250, currently the starter is burnt up which I am replacing. The 95 I currently have is a reconstructed title vehicle which had been in a side and front end collision so it has lost of rusting...