Recently my dashboard needles have stopped working and drop to 0. This happens periodically either while driving or right after starting the car. Only after turning on the right blinker will the needles (speedometer, RPM, etc.) return to their normal position. The needles may function fine until I am done driving or drop back to 0 shortly after which requires me to turn on my right blinker again.

Also, I've realized that while using my left blinker, the back two blinkers will both flash like my hazard lights are on, yet the front left blinker is the only one blinking (and the front right is not). Searching the internet has led me to believe this may be a problem with my flasher relay.

Any advice on how to resolve these issues?

I appreciate all the help. Thanks!

 

What year is the Cherokee?

 

1997

 

Had a similar problem in my 90 XJ. The old thermal relay for the flasher dies after many years of use. New electric style one was about $12.