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2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee Repair Question


Topics covered: Test light, Wiring, Dealer.
Mileage: 174,000 miles.

Asked on July 14, 2012

Right tail lights

My rear turn signals did not work at all. I replaced all the bulbs, did not fix the problem. Replaced the turn signal flasher(relay).Fixed part of the problem. Now the right rear turn signal does not work still.(flashes inside a mile a minute) The reverse light doesn't work either. Any idea of what I can do besides take it to an overpriced dealer? single broke Mom with zero car experience trying to do this myself. Thanks.
Avatar Asked by pamatada1

Answer

Replied on July 14, 2012

Check for a bad ground circuit. At the taillights ensure all wiring are secure. You might need a test light or Digital Volt Meter to perform test.

http://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-use-a-voltmeter

The link explains how to use the DVOM. A test light is similar in usage.

Tiny Answered by KHLow2008 (expert)
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Replied on July 14, 2012

Test the wiring at the light. The light itself is likely bad.

Tiny Answered by Wrenchtech (expert)
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Replied on July 14, 2012

Thank you...I will try it out. I appreciate your advice!!!

Tiny Response from pamatada1
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Replied on July 14, 2012

MY BESTUS BUDDY HAS A 2000, TAIL LIGHT/ TURN SIGNAL ISSUES.

THE BULB HOLDERS TWIST INTO THE FIXTURE ON THE REAR LIGHTS.

WE DID SOME SWAPPING AROUND OF "TWISTY HOLDERS" AND FOUND THAT THE SMALL CONTACT ON THE HOLDER HAD TO BE BENT OUT A LITTLE MORE (LITTLE COPPER TAB DEALEES), AND THE THREE CIRCULAR ARRANGED CONTACTS ON THE FIXTURE, HAD TO BE SLIGHTLY SANDED OR SCRAPED CLEAN WITH A KNIFE BLADE, TO CLEAN 'EM UP---JUST FOR "INSURANCE", WE APPLIED A THIN DAB OF DIELECTRIC GREASE ON ALL CONTACT SURFACES (AVAILABLE AT A PARTS STORE)

ALL SEEMS GOOD NOW, HE USUALLY FINDS ME WHEN SOMETHING AIN'T WORKING RIGHT!

LET US KNOW HOW IT GOES

THE MEDIC

Tiny Answered by CJ MEDEVAC (expert)
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