1989 Jeep Cherokee Turn Signals

OUTLAWCUSTOMZ

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1989 JEEP CHEROKEE
6 CYL
4WD
AUTOMATIC
144,000 MILES

My turn signals on my Jeep don't operate correctly. First when neither signal is on the left blinker arrow on dash stays on. When I hit the switch to turn left the back blinks perfect but the fron is slow and dim. When I hit the switch to turn right the back blinks perfect but the fron doesn't blink at all. I have replaced the steering column and the cluster in dash and the problem is still there.

Thursday, October 16th, 2008 AT 6:31 PM

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JASONRAY

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When you replaced the collumn, did that include a new turn signal switch? You could be having a problem with that. Make sure ALL bulbs are good for starters. That won't make the arrow on the dash stay lit but it could narrow it down to just ONE problem instead of 2 or 3. There's seperate wiring from the T/S switch to the arrows on the dash. IF the switch is bad, voltage could be leaking internally to that circuit, therefore the light on the dash lights up. Also, if the switch is bad, perhaps NO voltage is making it to the front bulbs. You say it blinks in the rear so I can't condemn the flasher. Try the switch. That may solve all your problems. At least with the turn signals. Good luck

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Sunday, October 19th, 2008 AT 4:49 PM