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Old 07-16-2008, 01:55 AM
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Sorry to post the same problem twice, but i found someone with the EXACT same problem but described it better. Maybe it will clarify a little bit

"Hi....... the emergency flashers works, so I know the bulbs are okay...but suddenly today my turn signals are not flashing, and I don;t even see the indicator lights on the dash nor do I hear the usual "click-click-click" when the turn signal switch is in position. My first idea is to check the fuse for the circuit. If the fuse is okay, what should I check next?"
Old 07-16-2008, 07:16 AM
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Check fuses. Then double check all your bulbs.
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Check your flasher on the fuse panel.
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Grounds are my first thingto check when the XJ has an electrical issue. Then second I check my blinker fluid!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!j/k
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check the wireharness and pigtail on the headerpannel, see if there are any broken wires and corrosion. if there is bie pass the pig tail and hardwire them togeather.
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I hate to bug you with this again, but now my signals work......kinda. When play with the lever and dont pull it all the way down/up i can make them work for a couple of seconds. I checked everything that was mentioned, and those things were all ok. Could it be the lever itself? Please help...I need to pass inspection
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I would check for shorts in the wiring, from the way you describe it there sounds like theres a short somewhere.
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sounds like a bad combination switch...
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Originally Posted by Kyle
I would check for shorts in the wiring, from the way you describe it there sounds like theres a short somewhere.
So if there is a short somewhere, how would i go about fixing it?
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Isay the switch. If there is a short you can by pass it with some wire or you can replace that whole wire.
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Yep I'm having the same problem fellas. hit the left blinker, right indicator comes on but no flash. left indicator or exterior bulb never come on.
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I think it is the multifunction switch because even in the neutral position the right blinker is on.. haha
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Originally Posted by 89jeeper
I think it is the multifunction switch because even in the neutral position the right blinker is on.. haha
THAT sounds like a bad bulb.
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Combo switches/cancel cams do go out. The chances of a short to power is rare. Short to ground would blow a fuse.

R&R that switch in the column, or if in doubt, get one at a junkyard for cheap $, and that way you know how to tear into one- so you don't damage yours when you go to fix it.
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I already had the S. wheel off and could see cams turning but I don't think the left is getting a good connection, but I will check all the bulbs.. when I flip the left or neutral position the right indicator comes on but no flashing, and only with the headlights on as well.. thinking it might be a nightmare



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