Turn Signal Is Dimmer Despite Bulb Change

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May 25, 2012 | 09:33 AM

rogercollege

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Turn Signal Is Dimmer Despite Bulb Change

My driver's side turn signal went out on my 96 Cherokee Sport. I have replaced with the correct bulb, 2057A, (as specified by Autozone) but now the signal is significantly more dim than the passenger side signal. Also, the rapid signal flashing and clicking sound inside the vehicle did not revert back the normal clicking after changes were made.

Any thoughts?

May 25, 2012 | 09:42 AM

Bustedback

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From: Oroville, CA

Year: 1995

Model: Grand Cherokee

Engine: 4.0 with all of the noise and clatter

Clean the ground for that light.

May 25, 2012 | 10:21 AM

jakbob

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From: Pasadena, MD

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Originally Posted by Bustedback

Clean the ground for that light.

also clean the headlight harness connector (the plug that the common ground for all your front lights, and the individual power lines)

it is located in front of the airbox.

May 25, 2012 | 11:07 AM

CoffeeCommando

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Model: Cherokee(XJ)

Engine: 4.6 Re-Built Golen, 68-200-4 Comp Cam

Do what these two guys above me said. That's what I did to fix a headlight that wasn't turning on at all. When that light wasn't on, one of the blinkers blinked faster. Lights are weird like that. When one isn't working, it affects others. They're contagious.