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1998 Jeep Wrangler Turn Signal Problem
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PW
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Feb 3, 2011, 2:05 PM
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1998 Jeep Wrangler Turn Signal Problem
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Hello all, I have been experiencing problems with my TJ's left turn signal but the right one works just fine. Here's what appears to be happening. You know how the turn signal has two operating modes? One that you use when stopped in a turn lane where it "clicks" into the flashing mode and off after the turn; and the other that you use to switch lanes that requires just a minimal bit of pressure to keep flashing? The "lane change" mode works fine but as soon as it clicks into the on position the flashing stops. It has gotten to the point that sometimes I just accept that the turn signal won't flash as there is nobody around to notify and proceed into the turn anyway. About 30% of the time as the steering wheel is turned the flasher might come on, albeit irregularly. This is more irritating than necessary to fix as I can always manually actuate the blinker but I feel as if I have lost one of the few emenities of this stripped down beast. I have also noticed that if the hazard switch is on at the same time as the turn signal lever is switched into left turn mode, the driver's side lights front and back fail to flash as well though they work if the turn lever is not utilized. Any help would be great.
I once tightened up and cleaned a wiring harness grond screw near the left front dash speaker and solved some other electrical problems but this one persists.
Vehicle Vitals:
1998 Jeep Wrangler
2.5L 4-cyl
4WD and 102,000 miles
Thanks!
PW
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Hammer Time
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Feb 3, 2011, 5:02 PM
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Re: 1998 Jeep Wrangler Turn Signal Problem
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No, it doesn't have 2 modes. You're just not pushing it far enough to lock in. It makes contact early. It sounds like you have a bad turn signal switch. It's moving past the contacts.
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tinyt1553
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May 18, 2011, 11:22 AM
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Re: 1998 Jeep Wrangler Turn Signal Problem
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Not sure if you ever found your answer. I have a 98 as well. Has the same problem. Mine generally will not flash when I have the left turn signal clicked all the way down and the brake peddle applied. like you have stated if I hold it down without clicking it, it works fine. Interesting isn't it. Also if I click it and continue to push down a bit harder, it seems to work fine but still has to be held. I replaced my turn signal swithc for about $35 at AutoZone and fixed the problem. Not a difficult process at all if you are a do it yourselfer. Pretty expensive at the repair shop though about $250, and the dealership was higher. I suggest grabbing a Chilton or Haynes Repair manual from your local parts store and both give full instructions on replacing the part. GOOD LUCK.
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