Turn signal indicators

[foreman1063]

Finally got my electrical gremlins sorted out but one. The turn signal indicators burn steady when the head lights are on unless the turn signals/flashers are in use and then the indicators flash. Anyone else have this problem or have seen it?

[skidoo_j]

Finally got my electrical gremlins sorted out but one. The turn signal indicators burn steady when the head lights are on unless the turn signals/flashers are in use and then the indicators flash. Anyone else have this problem or have seen it?

 

 

 

Mine does the same thing. I've cleaned the marker light sockets and it fixes it for awhile. I've been debating on redoing the ground for the lights for both front and rear.

[cruiser54]

Try this:

 

Can't hurt and can only help.

 

Improving the Instrument Panel Ground

 

The ground point for the complete instrument cluster on your XJ or MJ is located up under the driver’s side dash. If you lay on your back and look up under there with a flashlight, without wearing a hat, you will see a black wire attached to a shiny piece of metal almost directly above the hood release knob. The screw will have either a ¼” or 5/16” head on it.

 

This ground point is responsible for handling the ground circuit for the following items: Dome lamps, Seatbelt and key warning, trans comfort switch, wiper switch, headlamp switch and delay module, fog lamp switch, cargo lamp switch, all instrument panel grounds and illumination, power windows and door locks, cruise control dump valve, and a few more things.

 

The problem is that where the ground point is located does not have a good contact with the chassis where the ground should be. The solution is simple.

 

Make up a jumper wire with #10 gauge wire about 10” long. On one end, crimp on a ¼” round wire terminal. On the other end, crimp on a 3/8” round wire terminal.

 

Remove the screw from the existing ground wire and attach the small terminal of your jumper so that the original wire and your new jumper share the same attaching point, one over the other.

 

Look above the driver’s side plastic kick panel just forward of the top of the hood release knob. You will see an 8mm stud there. Attach the large terminal end there with a washer and nut over it tightened securely.

 

**Special note for Comanche owners: Make your jumper wire 12” long and attach it on the driver’s side kick panel close to the fusebox on the 8mm stud.**

 

 

Revised 11-29-2011

[foreman1063]

Try this:

 

Can't hurt and can only help.

 

Improving the Instrument Panel Ground

 

The ground point for the complete instrument cluster on your XJ or MJ is located up under the driver’s side dash. If you lay on your back and look up under there with a flashlight, without wearing a hat, you will see a black wire attached to a shiny piece of metal almost directly above the hood release knob. The screw will have either a ¼” or 5/16” head on it.

 

This ground point is responsible for handling the ground circuit for the following items: Dome lamps, Seatbelt and key warning, trans comfort switch, wiper switch, headlamp switch and delay module, fog lamp switch, cargo lamp switch, all instrument panel grounds and illumination, power windows and door locks, cruise control dump valve, and a few more things.

 

The problem is that where the ground point is located does not have a good contact with the chassis where the ground should be. The solution is simple.

 

Make up a jumper wire with #10 gauge wire about 10” long. On one end, crimp on a ¼” round wire terminal. On the other end, crimp on a 3/8” round wire terminal.

 

Remove the screw from the existing ground wire and attach the small terminal of your jumper so that the original wire and your new jumper share the same attaching point, one over the other.

 

Look above the driver’s side plastic kick panel just forward of the top of the hood release knob. You will see an 8mm stud there. Attach the large terminal end there with a washer and nut over it tightened securely.

 

**Special note for Comanche owners: Make your jumper wire 12” long and attach it on the driver’s side kick panel close to the fusebox on the 8mm stud.**

 

 

Revised 11-29-2011

I just followed your write up on adding the IP ground jumper wire when I replaced the fuse panel. Unfortunately, did not fix this one issue. I'm thinking maybe the problem is in the gauge cluster. :dunno:

[JeffN]

you most likely have a bulb out somewhere, it only happens to me when i lose a marker light

[cruiser54]

Try this:

 

Can't hurt and can only help.

 

Improving the Instrument Panel Ground

 

The ground point for the complete instrument cluster on your XJ or MJ is located up under the driver’s side dash. If you lay on your back and look up under there with a flashlight, without wearing a hat, you will see a black wire attached to a shiny piece of metal almost directly above the hood release knob. The screw will have either a ¼” or 5/16” head on it.

 

This ground point is responsible for handling the ground circuit for the following items: Dome lamps, Seatbelt and key warning, trans comfort switch, wiper switch, headlamp switch and delay module, fog lamp switch, cargo lamp switch, all instrument panel grounds and illumination, power windows and door locks, cruise control dump valve, and a few more things.

 

The problem is that where the ground point is located does not have a good contact with the chassis where the ground should be. The solution is simple.

 

Make up a jumper wire with #10 gauge wire about 10” long. On one end, crimp on a ¼” round wire terminal. On the other end, crimp on a 3/8” round wire terminal.

 

Remove the screw from the existing ground wire and attach the small terminal of your jumper so that the original wire and your new jumper share the same attaching point, one over the other.

 

Look above the driver’s side plastic kick panel just forward of the top of the hood release knob. You will see an 8mm stud there. Attach the large terminal end there with a washer and nut over it tightened securely.

 

**Special note for Comanche owners: Make your jumper wire 12” long and attach it on the driver’s side kick panel close to the fusebox on the 8mm stud.**

 

 

Revised 11-29-2011

I just followed your write up on adding the IP ground jumper wire when I replaced the fuse panel. Unfortunately, did not fix this one issue. I'm thinking maybe the problem is in the gauge cluster. :dunno:

 

Does your volt gauge read higher?