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Old Jul 22, 2017 | 05:50 PM
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Question Electrical buzzing noise under dash; Relay?

So only when Im driving on the higher side of highway speeds do I hear a buzzing sound near driver kick panel.
Thinking maybe a relay. Found only one near the area; pictured below.
Any idea if this could be the source? If so, why and wth does it do?
Would like to figure this out before putting my dash back together.
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Old Jul 22, 2017 | 06:37 PM
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I have a buzzer for my seatbelts. It goes crazy unless im buckled up
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Old Jul 22, 2017 | 06:58 PM
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Originally Posted by Guywitha92
I have a buzzer for my seatbelts. It goes crazy unless im buckled up
Nope, not like that. Sounds like arching or a relay.
I always wear my seat belt and dash signifies when it's disconnected.
That said, it doesnt signify belt undone when buzzing.
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Old Jul 22, 2017 | 07:06 PM
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kind of like this

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Old Jul 22, 2017 | 09:22 PM
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Google says part # 56021551 is a turn signal relay. Search for 'Cherokee turn signal relay buzzing'. Seems to be a common problem.

Skip ahead to the 15 second mark. I found that searching for 'turn signal relay buzzing'.
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Old Jul 22, 2017 | 10:43 PM
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Originally Posted by SouthSeaPirate
So only when Im driving on the higher side of highway speeds do I hear a buzzing sound near driver kick panel.
Thinking maybe a relay. Found only one near the area; pictured below.
Any idea if this could be the source? If so, why and wth does it do?
Would like to figure this out before putting my dash back together.
LMK thoughts
TIA

what kinda car?
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Old Jul 22, 2017 | 10:47 PM
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Very strange, never has it once ever made the noise using the turns or hazzards. Only 70+ MPH.
Doesnt sound like that.
Also, it doesnt buzz at that rate. As fast as you can read; bzzz, bzz, bz ,bz, done...
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Originally Posted by nujeepguy
what kinda car?
2001 XJ sorry
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Old Jul 23, 2017 | 07:32 AM
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Funny you should post this. I have a 98 XJ and this happened to be the other day with my left turn signal. not quite as loud or fast but I can hear it and my left signal wouldnt work unless I flipped it off then back on. that did the trick. it happened once when I first got the vehicle then hasnt happened for awhile then a few times in one day the other day
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Old Jul 23, 2017 | 08:29 AM
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My XJ does this every great once in a while and only when i have one of the blinker directional lights on.

If this only happens when you turn on the directional lights then replace the directional blinker relay and call it a day.
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Old Jul 23, 2017 | 03:10 PM
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jiggle your turn signal stalk next time it does it, see if it goes away. Also try turning on your turn signal to see if that has an effect. My 99 did that and I had to replace the multifunction switch.
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Old Jul 23, 2017 | 03:27 PM
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Originally Posted by moparado
My XJ does this every great once in a while and only when i have one of the blinker directional lights on.

If this only happens when you turn on the directional lights then replace the directional blinker relay and call it a day.
Never ever has

Originally Posted by wizardpc
jiggle your turn signal stalk next time it does it, see if it goes away. Also try turning on your turn signal to see if that has an effect. My 99 did that and I had to replace the multifunction switch.
Happens too fast
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Old Jul 24, 2017 | 08:30 AM
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Originally Posted by SouthSeaPirate
Happens too fast
As in it goes away quickly?
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Old Jul 24, 2017 | 05:51 PM
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Originally Posted by wizardpc
As in it goes away quickly?
Yeah, look at my post above explaining (trying to explain) the rate
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Old Jul 24, 2017 | 10:05 PM
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replace the directional blinker relay and call it a day.
mine clicked quietly with everything off!! killed batt overnits,no lites flashed. theres electrinics inside that must act up. change it,,,
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