ok so i searched the threads and couldn't find any that are quite like my problem.
so here it is: i get in my jeep, start it, and turn on my left blinker. instead of a left blink i get both blinkers on in the back (i.e. hazards), but in the front it is only a left blink. if i turn on the right blinker i get a right blink in front and back. when i turn on the hazard switch i get the hazard blinking. funny thing is that after i flip the hazard switch on and off the left blinker functions properly until i turn the ignition off, after which the problem returns. any ideas? thanks for your help guys

 

search multi flasher

 

thanks for the search tip. it seems that it is either the combination flasher or the multifunction switch, but how do i know which one? for either one can i get them off any cherokee junker or is it better to just buy new?

 

I have the exact problem but with my right flasher. Did you ever get your problem fixed?

 

does someone have picture?? Mine did it today

 

Bumping for any results people have had.

I've had this same problem since day 1 with my XJ. Right blinker functions fine, front and rear. Left blinker functions fine in the front, but activates both left and right as if the hazards were on in the rear.

I was also having a problem with the blinkers not always working. Move the switch down, and I would get a couple blinks, then nothing. Move the switch up, a couple blinks, then nothing.

I did replace the Flasher Relay today. It resolved my second issue, the blinkers always come on and stay on now when the switch is in the up or down position, but still having the same problem with the left blinker activating both rear blinkers.

Im wondering if there may be an electrical short or ground some where? Or possibly the blinker (multifunction) switch is going out.

 

replace the multifunction switch its a few screws and 30 bucks from the parts store and you blinker will work fine again.

 

Id say replace your flasher thing that is on your fuse box there like 4 bucks

 

if it was a bad flasher the turn signal would stay on and not flash replace the multifunction switch and its all good had the same problem with my jeep.

 

Really? My left turn signal light stays on when i turn my headlights on... But flashes when i click the left blinker... Short or new flasher... ? There are 2 flashers right?

 

there is only 1 combination flasher in it and it runs the left and right turn signals and the hazards

 

just a thought. take out the front bulb. make sure it is in correctly and is a double element bulb. My wife had bought a trooper a few years back and the damn brake lights would come on with the headlights. low and behold found somene stuck and single element bulb in the tailight ,replaced with dual and all was fine....

 

I have the same issue on my '99... what was the real issue in the end?

 

Anyone? Sounds like replacing the switch seems to be the fix but I hate seeing threads hang like this without the resolution actually declared. My girlfriend noticed this happening on my XJ while driving behind me the other day. The left side will blink normally if I turn the wheel slightly to the left, so I've been mitigating it that way, but would like to know if the switch is actually the issue before replacing it.

 

I have 2000 Cherokee Sport with the same problem. I replaced the flasher relay about a month ago and still have the problem. Does anyone know the next step?

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