Can someone help me with this turn signal issue??

[fredjacksonsan]

Originally Posted by 19JeepGCherokee96

I have a 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee. I have a similar issue with the turn signals, hazards and park lights.

Park Lights: They simply blow the fuse each time I turn them on. This has been going on for several months, and since I only drive during the day, no big deal; however, with it getting dark sooner each day, I now need to fix this issue ASAP.

What I Have Attempted To Do To Fix This Issue:
I have checked the license plate lights, the rear left quarter panel for pinches, and checked the right front fuse panel wiring as well for pinches. I simply cannot find any bare wires, or anything that appears to be crossed or grounding out.

Turn Signals/Hazards: The fuse for these blows immediately when the prongs of the fuse touch their slot. This issue just popped up this morning, and I have no clue why all of a sudden it is happening.

What I Have Attempted To Do To Fix This Issue:
I have checked all the usual culprits - wires touching, pinched wires, cracked lenses with moisture, etc. I have come up empty.

I am looking for more detailed fixes to these issues, if they exist. The previous comments are great, but I am looking for more suggestions, as the above mentioned have not panned out for me thus far.

Any and all help is greatly appreciated.

-Mr. 19JeepGCherokee96

You'll usually get a better response with a new thread, but I'll try to help.

I suspect the multifunction switch on the steering column....it can cause numerous issues with lights.

[rhandwor]

Other manufacturers have a problem with bad connections for the plugs on this switch. I would inspect the plugs carefully when looking at the switch.

[ronaldk]

To: 19JeepGCherokee96 . Pull out each bulb and check the sockets they can rust fall apart and short. you've tried the wires leading to sockets but I don't see you saying you pulled bulbs.Also if you have trailer hitch wiring (I dont know) check there also.LOL

[19JeepGCherokee96]

I took my Jeep to a Jeep Dealer for work.

They said my electrical wires are melted in 3 different places, and they need to remove the dash. Below is the description they put on my work ticket:

"...traced short to ground; has melted wiring coming out of power dist. center;..."

Has anyone else had this type of issue? They wanted to charge upwards of $500 to fix it, and sadly, I just don't have that kind of cash to spare at this time.

Suggests, tips, ideas, Hail Mary's appreciated.

Thanks!

[ronaldk]

At least it fixed thanks for posting back.Oh I see its not fixed just diagnosted. Pull those wires apart and resplice the distra box is under hood easy to get to and opening dash not even that bad rhandwor may have hit problem on head if no money you need to get dirty like the rest of us.lol

[cm1]

If your lucky you can splice the wires under the dash, also you might find a power dist. box at a junk yaerd or on line cheep

[positivetre]

Any help is appreciated, I have a 1999 JP Laredo and can't find location of Turn signal flasher. I've purchased a black square 9 pin relay/switch and neither auto parts store from Auto Zone, O'Rielly's, Advance Auto, nor NAPA could tell me where it's located.
There are no modules under steering wheel, only fuses. And under the hood has relays but not for the turn signal and they are half the size smaller than the flasher that I bought.

[rhandwor]

Originally Posted by positivetre

Any help is appreciated, I have a 1999 JP Laredo and can't find location of Turn signal flasher. I've purchased a black square 9 pin relay/switch and neither auto parts store from Auto Zone, O'Rielly's, Advance Auto, nor NAPA could tell me where it's located.
There are no modules under steering wheel, only fuses. And under the hood has relays but not for the turn signal and they are half the size smaller than the flasher that I bought.

Check top of fuse panel top and front under dash.