Turn Signal Problems

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Feb 26, 2013 | 03:14 PM
  #1  
It seems when you have a 1998 Cherokee your fixing is never ending! My Turn Signals have stoped working. No light goes on when activating a turn. There is no outside side lights or front or rear lights lit when activating the turn switch. The Hazard Lights all work and I can hear the Flasher Clicking. I know this Flasher works for both the Turn and the Hazard Lights. I need help!!!! If it is determined that it is the switch how do I replace it and is it a Plug in type or cut and solder the wires?
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Feb 26, 2013 | 03:27 PM
  #2  
pretty sure you have a multi flasher turns/flasher combined ,have all fuses been checked?
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Feb 26, 2013 | 10:08 PM
  #3  
if the switch is bad you need to pull the wheel and remove you wheel lock ring and replace you switch. It will plug in so no messing with it.
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Feb 27, 2013 | 01:12 PM
  #4  
Quote: if the switch is bad you need to pull the wheel and remove you wheel lock ring and replace you switch. It will plug in so no messing with it.
Thanks, I wish there was a way to determine if the switch is bad before I spend money on a new one?
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Feb 27, 2013 | 01:17 PM
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You dont have to buy a new one, I had the same issue on the same year jeep and pulled the switch, opened it up, and cleaned all the contacts. Its a little tricky but better than paying the money they want for a new one, there is a write up somewhere on this forum I just can't find it right now.
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Mar 11, 2013 | 09:00 AM
  #6  
Air Bags
Have taken most of the steering Coulomb covers off but am now concerned about the Air Bag disassembly before I tack el the Switch? HELP
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Mar 11, 2013 | 11:21 AM
  #7  
The flashers are part of a multi-function relay...problem is its an old style relay most likely..it's a filament that heats up and cools off. They where out after a while..New ones work like an electric motor...replace it and see what happens..if it doesn't work then return it
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Mar 12, 2013 | 12:05 PM
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Mine sat for 6-8 months unused before I bought it. I noticed the signals were a bit fussy early on, if you were too easy on the switch. I applied a bit more pressure when operating it, and noticed it worked quite a bit more reliably. I'd agree with the suggestion of cleaning the contacts, they appear to get dirty or a bit burnt. Use fine crocus cloth or fine emery cloth.
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