1985 Jeep CJ7 Front Blinkers

JEEP CJ7
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NH_SNAKE
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85 cj7 ,4.2, has a 92 body older wires..my prob is the front blinkers only blink when head lights are off.the rear blinkers will blink when i manualy click them..but nuthin in the front when the lights are on .so plz help ..(front blinkers only flash when head lights are off)..? :?:
Sep 9, 2006 at 12:31 PM
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DEMEARSJR
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Check the bulbs first, make sure they are double filament. Second check the flasher.
Sep 14, 2006 at 5:03 PM
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77CJ7
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The OEM blinkers on CJ7s rely on the connection between the blinker shield and the grill. You will want to ensure that you have a good ground for the blinker. Maybe just solder a wire to the back of the shield that is attached to the body or other metal part of the body that connects to the frame.
Mar 10, 2008 at 2:11 PM

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Check that the front turn-signal bulbs are dual-filament and inspect the flasher. Also verify a solid ground between the blinker shield and the grill, body, or frame; if needed, solder a ground wire from the shield to body metal that connects to the frame.

Conversation Summary

The owner of a 1985 Jeep CJ7 with a 1992 body and older wiring reported that the front blinkers flash only when the headlights are off, while the rear blinkers still work when activated manually. Advice was to confirm dual-filament bulbs, check the flasher, and ensure the blinker shield has a good ground to the grill or body.

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