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john miller
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Mar 17, 2010, 8:44 AM
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i have 1995 jeep cherokee when i turn my left blinkers on both sides blink including plate light if it is muti task switch how hard is it to change is the air bag a problem or could it be something else help ?
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steve01832
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Mar 17, 2010, 3:35 PM
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Before you replace that switch carefully check the lamps for crossed filaments, power, and ground to each light socket. Sounds to me like you have a ground problem. Instead of the voltage from the turn signals going to ground, it is going through the other lamps causing them all to flash.
Steve
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john miller
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Mar 18, 2010, 8:25 AM
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hi i did have front connering light on left that did not blink when i regrounded it the left side blinkers worked ok then when i put headlights on fuse blew; thanks for any advice.
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john miller
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Mar 18, 2010, 2:18 PM
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hi steve my left cornering light woud not blink when i regrounded light the blinkers worked on both sides ok then when i put the heatlights on the fuse blew any ideas ?
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steve01832
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Mar 18, 2010, 5:04 PM
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John, which light did you supply a ground to? If you grounded the side marker lamp (has only 2 wires) you will blow the park lamps fuse. If you are adding a ground to the park and turn signal lamp (3 wires) you should connect the ground to the black wire. This wire is a common ground for the front marker lights as well as the head lights. Your best bet would be to remove one bulb at a time while the directionals are operating. If no change, put bulb back in and move on to the next one. The one that is pulled out that corrects the problem is the problem area. Inspect the bulb carefully for crossed filaments. If okay, the problem is in the wiring or socket itself. The best way to check this is with an automotive test light. Remember, this could also be caused from the rear lights. This is why we need to inspect all of the bulbs first, including the brake lamps.
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john miller
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Mar 19, 2010, 9:11 AM
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hi steve i did ground 2 wire marker light left side ; also when i put headlights on both ambere lights in back come on they shoud only light as a blinker i will try removing bulbs one at time the only one that does not blink is front upper maker does that get grounded by lower directional light ?
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john miller
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Mar 20, 2010, 9:25 AM
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hi steve i took out one bulb at a time it did not make a differance if it is the wiper turn signal switch do you have to deal with air bag or can it be done without air bag being a problem ?
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steve01832
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Mar 20, 2010, 9:29 AM
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John, if the steering column is a two piece design you should be able to remove the screws from underneath and drop the lower panel to access the multi-function switch. If it is one piece, the steering wheel must be removed. That should be left to the pros for safety's sake.
Steve
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john miller
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Mar 20, 2010, 11:58 AM
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hi steve it does have tilt wheel so i guess its two part ?does that make it a two part , where the air bag system is not a problem? do you think its in multi switch with all the problems thanks again for all your help.
(This post was edited by john miller on Mar 20, 2010, 1:19 PM)
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