my turn signal it shorts out my radio?

2006 JEEP COMMANDER
193,000 MILES • 3.6L • 6 CYL • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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PETEROCK1
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When i used my turn signal it shorts out my radio and causes my check engine light to come on? What's the problem.
Feb 21, 2015 at 12:46 PM
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HMAC300
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This happens when the IPM (integrated power module) goes out which is common in these cars. It is easy to replace because it self learns so there is no programming. Check out the images (below). Let us know how it goes
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Feb 21, 2015 at 1:01 PM
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