DDfammobile

http://s1340.photobucket.com/user/Je...a4bbc.mp4.html

very electrical sounding coming from the panel next to the steering wheel. if i put my hand on the panel while its making the noise i can "feel it". only happens while driving. any ideas?

DDfammobile

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tonytwotimes

I'm sorry but that's hard for me to hear on my computer. It just sounds like wind on a microphone. What year xj? What options do you have? When did this start? Air conditioning on?

DDfammobile

yea, that "wind in a microphone" sound is the actual sound. it almost sounds like some SERIOUS arcing but i cant find any burnt wires or anything up there

DDfammobile

98 cherokee ltd select track, no a/c on, air not on. starts somewhat randomly. noticing it starting when i make slow lefts but not all the time and not limited to slow lefts. sometimes it just starts. sometimes im not even moving/in gear. its definitely not mechanical

tonytwotimes

Honestly if my jeep made that sound and I thought it was an electrical issue I would tear it apart trying to find any sign of heat or anything. My jeep is an 88 though and I don't know if you have something electrical in there that I most likely dont have. I didnt pay attention on the video but are the newer xjs headlight switch there? Probably not but just a thought.

Gauge

Reach up underneath there; there is a relay center. One of those relays are a cylindrical shape. That's the culprit! What it does? I don't know. Mine does it too. I just left it be.

DDfammobile

yes the headlight switch is there but the jeep is my DD and i have 2 small kids so tearing it apart is out of the question.

DDfammobile

thanks Gauge, il check it out in the AM as its dark out now. did you ever remove yours and drive? any issues?

Michael952

Sounds like you jeep is dying. I doubt that though lol

DDfammobile

its the turn signal relay! got it. little bastard is annoying