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Old 08-02-2012, 07:06 PM
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Originally Posted by freegdr
you now what a test light is ?
Nope
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Originally Posted by freegdr
what about reverse lights they work ? I gotta ask this question you do have the key in run position correct?
Yes my reverse lights work. And yes I have the key in run
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Originally Posted by FirstJeep87
Hazards work
Then your bulbs, sockets, wiring and grounds are OK. That leaves the flasher module, the turn-signal switch (stalk on the steering column), or the fuse marked "Turn/BU"
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Then your bulbs, sockets, wiring and grounds are OK. That leaves the flasher module, the turn-signal switch (stalk on the steering column), or the fuse marked "Turn/BU"
I changed that fuse. It was the one that I posted the picture of with the spiderweb stuff and wires around it.
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Its the switch most likely
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I had weird issues with flashers too. Advance auto parts (not sure what all states they are in) sold me a relatively cheap one ( 5.50) that could replace mine and last longer. Works great, cant say to the lifetime. It's the big round silver one (possibly two, one for signals, one for hazards) in the corners of the fuse box. I can send pics of my fuse box if necessary.


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Originally Posted by FirstJeep87
Yes my reverse lights work. And yes I have the key in run
if flashers and b/up work its not fuse ,turn flashers on theres two round things on fuse box one will be clicking with flashers on that should be pulled and changed with the other they just pull straight out see what happens
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I'm not sure if i can help yet, but i will offer my opinion. That fuse that had the wires wrapped around it... it's not uncommon that when someone jams wire into the socket for the fuse, it spreads the contacts apart. Then when a new fuse with no wires wrapped around it is inserted into the socket the fuse doesn't touch the contacts and the circuit doesn't work.
The correct way to fix a problem like this is to squeeze the contacts back together. This might require some special tools, like a pick set, or some creative engineering using a paperclip or something like that. Another way thats not quite as reliable is to re-wrap the fuse with some wire, being careful to not let the wrapped wire touch both terminals of the fuse
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Originally Posted by Cherockee
That fuse that had the wires wrapped around it... it's not uncommon that when someone jams wire into the socket for the fuse, it spreads the contacts apart. Then when a new fuse with no wires wrapped around it is inserted into the socket the fuse doesn't touch the contacts and the circuit doesn't work.

Good Call! That would make a lot of sense.
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you guys are missing it fuse works she has b/up and flashers same fuse...
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Originally Posted by freegdr
you guys are missing it fuse works she has b/up and flashers same fuse...
Its the combo switch I promise ya
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Originally Posted by freegdr
you guys are missing it fuse works she has b/up and flashers same fuse...

erm...we were distracted by the pretty lights?
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Originally Posted by anothadayridin
Its the combo switch I promise ya
I vote combo switch as well. Just read the whole thread.
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Originally Posted by anothadayridin

Its the combo switch I promise ya
Stop posting that. You have not been paying attention. It's all worked before she replaced a fuse for dash lights. A fuse would not tell the signal switch to gtfo. It's in the fuse block somewhere. I.e. flasher or **** poor connections in the fuse block. From the condition of the fuse posted earlier I can see water damage in the block.
So you gtfo with the combo switch. Don't you have $300 bucks to dig out of a heater vent?
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Originally Posted by odgreen89on35s

Stop posting that. You have not been paying attention. It's all worked before she replaced a fuse for dash lights. A fuse would not tell the signal switch to gtfo. It's in the fuse block somewhere. I.e. flasher or **** poor connections in the fuse block. From the condition of the fuse posted earlier I can see water damage in the block.
So you gtfo with the combo switch. Don't you have $300 bucks to dig out of a heater vent?
Hey man if u have nothing. Nice to say don't. Say nothing. At all


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