Eagle Posted August 9, 2014 Share Posted August 9, 2014 I'll put this in The Pub since it's about XJs built long after the demise of the MJ. I need advice from anyone familiar with '00/'01 XJ electrics. A couple of years ago I picked up a used 2001 XJ with the idea that it would become my daughter's vehicle when she got her driver's license. That hasn't happened, so I've been driving it, and gradually repairing whatever was wrong. One defect I haven't gotten to is that the turn signals work, but the 4-way flashers don't work. Shop foreman at the dealership suggested that it might be the flasher, since the late-model XJs used a single, combination flasher. Fast forward to this week. Drove my wife's 2000 XJ, stopped at the mail box, turned on the 4-way flashers ... and they don't work. And I replaced the combo flasher in my wife's a couple of years ago. Apparently the 4-way switch is part of the same multi-function assembly as the turn signals. The part is still available from the dealer, but it's not cheap, I probably need two of them, and electrical parts can't be returned. Does anyone know enough about the late model Cherokees to know if the multi-function switch is a likely culprit? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sinkrun Posted August 10, 2014 Share Posted August 10, 2014 My 2000 XJ flashers only stay on for 1-2 mins then they stop and the indicator stays light without flashing. I turn them off and have to wait a few mins before they or my turn signals work again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strokermjcomanche Posted August 10, 2014 Share Posted August 10, 2014 I have a turn signal switch out of my 2000 xj that I took out 10 years ago because when I bought it it was a theft vehicle . They popped the column so i had to get a whole new column . If you need one to try let me know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eagle Posted August 10, 2014 Author Share Posted August 10, 2014 I have a turn signal switch out of my 2000 xj that I took out 10 years ago because when I bought it it was a theft vehicle . They popped the column so i had to get a whole new column . If you need one to try let me know. I may well take you up on that. Since you have one out, can you confirm that the 4-way switch is part of the same assembly as the turn signal switch? At least for the '00 vehicle, I suspect the switch. The other odd behavior it's exhibiting is that the lane-change feature of the turn signals (where you press the stalk lightly, without snapping beyond the detent) doesn't work. The turn signals work when the switch is moved beyond the detent, but no momentary-contact lane change function. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Automan2164 Posted August 10, 2014 Share Posted August 10, 2014 Carquest has them for $43. Made by Wells. Never had a problem with them myself. PN 53-16501 If you have an advance auto by you, order online and type in TRT30 in the coupon code section, good for 30% off. Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strokermjcomanche Posted August 10, 2014 Share Posted August 10, 2014 I can check when I get home and send it to you for shipping costs . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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