Turn signals not working

Tiny
ELIZABETHLAMAE
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  • 2001 JEEP CHEROKEE
  • 6 CYL
  • 4WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 116,000 MILES
I just replaced the flasher (looks like a plug with five prongs, left of steering column) as I was advised and my signals are still not working.

My hazards are working fine as always. My signal arm clicks into place and releases when I complete a turn as it should but the signals do not function.

What should my next step be for troubleshooting and does anyone have any ideas as to what part I need to replace?
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Wednesday, June 26th, 2019 AT 6:27 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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See my profile, As you can see, I am a CJ Jeep Kinda Guy.I keep up other family members/ friends rigs too.

This is my HOBBY.I do not get paid as the Certified Fellers here do.

I was told by one of the BIG GUYS here, that my answers are sorta sound (CJ 5 & CJ 7, Answers are EXCELLENT, By my standards anyway, see my profile and "Votes"). Therefore my "NEW TITLE"."HELPER" (they pinned on me, denotes that I am not a Total Idiot. On Vehiculer Knowledge!). The other bonus I always try to give is : "More Personalized Answers"

I can troubleshoot well, but I do not know your rig very well at all.

If it were, the rig (Ford Escape) belonging to the "Evil Female" which tricked me into a hitch-up!

I would grab the owners manual 1st and locate ALL fuse locations (there may be several)

I would look at the diagrams in it and find anything related to a TURN SIGNAL and sorta PRE-FIND the fuse(s) in the book (keeps you from standing on your head!)

Don't just look at the fuse in its holder, pull it and look at it.2 reasons:

A) Sometimes its hard to see the burned wire in it.

B) If it was not blown. If it were slightly corroded or loose. This may give it a better connection when you reinstall it (I usually pull them in and out several times to "Scrape it Clean", before I put it back permanently. (Jeeps in H2O, get corrosion in the fuse boxes)

Another possibility may be that your "Switch Itself", is internally worn/broke/loose connection

A manual for your rig (about $30) could offer some troubleshooting tips (everybody ought to have one!)

If FUNDAGE is a key problem, as with me sometimes, I can offer a few "COUNTRY-BOY" Frugal outlets you might could use to "EASE THE PAIN" and get you repaired.

Respond below with good news!

Then make me out.A "SAINT" in "FEEDBACK"

Or come back and we will try some more!

Remember, I do not have a manual for yours--you should get one and keep it in your rig for emergencies.

The Medic
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Wednesday, June 26th, 2019 AT 6:27 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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I have a Jeep Cherokee Sport, a 1999, with about 53,000 miles on it. I have been plagued with a blinker issue. First, it started with my actualy lights for my blinkers working, but all they would do was stick, they would'nt actually blink. So, I went and bought a flasher to plug into my fuse box thinking the old one was just bad. I noticed when I went to install it, there were a row of three parts that looked the same, so I went through each one and tried the blinkers and it seemed to fix the problem on the last one I tried, but now the lights don't come on at all instead of coming on and just sticking. So, now it is worse than before. Do you know which of those three parts in that row is actually for the flasher? So maybe I know which one to replace? Or maybe what the other two control? It does not list this info in my owner manual. HELP!
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Wednesday, June 26th, 2019 AT 6:28 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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Sorry for the late reply.

In the diagram, note the wire colors for the combination switch. The wire colors should help you identify the switch. Hopefully you can see the wire colors on your vehicle. Also, note the fuses, check fuse circuit for voltage.

I realize this is an old post. You may no longer own this vehicle. In the future hope you don't have any vehicle issues, but, if you do, keep the site in mind. They are always working to improve the site and it's free.

Have a good day.
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Wednesday, June 26th, 2019 AT 6:28 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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After checking or using another relay with a 3 prong relay I had the turn signal lights started working. It's definitely the blue relay underneath the steering column.
The original part number is:
-56007348 but got discontinued turn signal/hazards. I opened it up and I can see it needed resoldered.
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Tuesday, November 17th, 2020 AT 8:55 AM
Tiny
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Thanks for updating this post. That is great info. This is from a couple years ago so they may not benefit from it but I am sure others who visit this site will.

Please let us know if you have questions in the future that we can assist you with.

https://www.2carpros.com/questions/new

Thanks
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Friday, November 20th, 2020 AT 3:49 PM

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