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Old 09-22-2009, 07:24 PM
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im trying to narrow down my turn signal issue where are the front signals grounded to?
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The bulb grounds to the socket,the wire grounds back in the harness,I dont remember how far though.Normally you can clean the socket real good and it should work.
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its weird my rear signals work fine but i got nothing up front
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Try cleaning the sockets really good,also make sure the plastic plunger is not broken in the socket.
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alright will try tomorrow thanks will let you know, one guy told me it could be a bad turn signal switch so i am trying all the easy stuff first
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Cool let us know.
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Have the same problem on my 89'

Been putting off fixing it cause still thinking about putting the XJ Woody grill in it..
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Originally Posted by Dan89XJ
alright will try tomorrow thanks will let you know, one guy told me it could be a bad turn signal switch so i am trying all the easy stuff first
If the rear is a blinkin' then it is not the switch. Did you take a test light and verify that you have power or ground at the front sockets? Cleaning the sockets does work in most cases and sometimes you have to just tie in a short pigtail ground within 12" of the socket to improve performance
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Hey guys got my turn signals working had to replace the passenger side socket and clean the drivers side, its all good now thanks for the help
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