The turn signals on my 89xj wont work.The front and back signals dont work and the arrows dont show up on the dash. I just replaced the bulbs so thats not it. I just dont know where to start.

 

replace the turn signal assembly which is easliy accessed by removing the colum cover and steering wheel.

the turn signal lever comes out by pushing it straight in and rotating it. then pull straight out away from column.

then you can get to the turn signal switch assembly.

before doing this, have you changed out the turn signal relay located in the fuse panel?


cpnwrench

 

I haven't replaced the relay yet, ill do that first.

 

do the emergency flashers work

 

before you replace the assembly try changing the relay and fuses first, always start with the cheapest/simplest part

 

agreed, check the fuse and relay. the relay is a pretty common issue on XJ's and it's a cheap and easy fix.

 

Where do you guys buy parts from? I've been buying from morris but is there a cheaper place?

 

i found the relay under dash at a jy for under three dollars with warranty...do your hazards work? my hazards worked and i could hear relay clicking but when i used turn signal it would click once and stop...maybe that info will be helpful: good luck

 

My hazards don't work. I don't even hear the clicking for the turnsignals or the hazards.

 

id start with the relay...

 

I would also check the harness under the dash that comes from the column. It's a wide, blade type harness. I was having an issue with my indicators as well and found that somehow, the harness had been partially disconnected. It was either done by the person who installed the stereo twelve years ago or they come loose on their own.

 

Ok so I have flashers now. My right turn signal worked for a few seconds. Also were do I find the relay

 

mine was under the headlight switch on my 2000....google will help!

 

There is no relay for the turn signals on the older xjs, just the flasher on the fuse box. In the fuse box, check out the slots where the flashers plug in, make sure there corrision free and in good condition. Did you check the connection at the steering colomn to the switch. If you know how to use a multimeter, this would be the time to bust it out.

 

Connections are good. And my bad I meant my hazards work now.