1995 JEEP CHEROKEE turn signal bulb

TURN SIGNAL INDICATOR LAMPS
(1) Disconnect battery negative cable. Remove left
instrument cluster bezel and main cluster assembly.
Probe cavity 20 of cluster connector. Check for conti-
nuity to a good ground. There should be continuity. If
OK, go to next step. If not OK, repair open circuit to
ground.
(2) Connect battery negative cable. Install a
jumper wire from cavity 18 (left indicator) or cavity 7
(right indicator) of cluster connector to a 12-volt bat-
tery feed. Lamp should light. If OK, continue to next
step. If not OK, replace bulb.
(3) Disconnect battery negative cable. Check for
continuity between cavity 18 (left indicator) or cavity
7 (right indicator) of cluster connector and cavity H
(left front turn signal) or cavity J (right front turn
signal) of steering column wiring connector. There
should be continuity. If OK, refer to Group 8J - Turn
Signal and Hazard Warning Systems for further di-
agnosis. If not OK, repair open circuit as required.
UPSHIFT INDICATOR LAMP
(1) Disconnect battery negative cable. Unplug PCM
connector. Connect battery negative cable. Turn igni-
tion switch to ON. Install a jumper wire from cavity
54 of PCM connector (Fig. 5) to a good ground. Lamp
should light. Remove jumper from ground. Lamp
should go off. If OK, refer to Powertrain Diagnostic
Procedures manual to diagnose PCM. If not OK, turn
ignition switch to OFF and go to next step.
(2) Disconnect battery negative cable. Remove left
instrument cluster bezel and main cluster assembly.
Install a jumper wire from cavity 5 of cluster connec-
tor to a good ground. Connect battery negative cable.
Turn ignition switch to ON. Lamp should light. If
OK, go to next step. If not OK, replace bulb.
(3) Turn ignition switch to OFF. Disconnect battery
negative cable. Unplug cluster connector. Check for
continuity between cavity 5 of cluster connector and
a good ground. There should be no continuity. If OK,
go to next step. If not OK, repair short circuit as re-
quired.(4) Check for continuity between cavity 5 of cluster
connector and cavity 54 of PCM connector. There
should be continuity. If not OK, repair open circuit as
required.
CLUSTER ILLUMINATION LAMPS
(1) Check fuse 10 in fuseblock module. If OK, go to
next step. If not OK, replace fuse.
(2) Turn park lamps on at headlamp switch. Rotate
panel dimmer switch thumb-wheel to HI position,
just before interior lamps detent. Check for battery
voltage at fuse 10 in fuseblock module. Rotate panel
dimmer thumb-wheel towards LO position while ob-
serving test voltmeter. Reading should go from bat-
tery voltage to zero volts. If OK, go to next step. If
not OK, repair open circuit to headlamp switch or re-
fer to Group 8L - Lamps to diagnose headlamp
switch.
(3) Disconnect battery negative cable. Remove left
or center instrument cluster bezel and main or gauge
package cluster assembly. Unplug cluster connector.
Connect battery negative cable. Turn park lamps on
at headlamp switch. Rotate panel dimmer thumb-
wheel to HI position, just before interior lamps de-
tent. Check for battery voltage at cavity 21 of main
cluster connector, or cavity 7 of gauge package clus-
ter connector. If OK, go to next step. If not OK, re-
pair open circuit to fuse as required.
(4) Turn park lamps off. Disconnect battery nega-
tive cable. Remove fuse 10 from fuseblock module.
Probe cavity 21 of main cluster connector, or cavity 7
of gauge package cluster connector. Check for conti-
nuity to a good ground. There should be no continu-
ity. If OK, go to next step. If not OK, repair short
circuit as required.
(5) Probe cavity 20 of main cluster connector, or
cavities 1 and 13 of gauge package cluster connector.
Check for continuity to ground. There should be con-
tinuity. If not OK, repair open circuit as required.
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TURN SIGNAL AND HAZARD WARNING SYSTEMS
CONTENTS
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DIAGNOSIS............................. 3
GENERAL INFORMATION.................. 1SERVICE PROCEDURES................... 5
GENERAL INFORMATION
Following are general descriptions of the major
components in the XJ (Cherokee)/YJ (Wrangler)
model turn signal and hazard warning systems. Refer
to Group 8W - Wiring Diagrams for complete circuit
descriptions and diagrams.
TURN SIGNAL SYSTEM
With the ignition switch in the ON or ACCESSORY
position and the turn signal switch lever (YJ) or
multi-function switch control lever (XJ) moved up
(right turn) or down (left turn), the turn signal sys-
tem is activated.
When the turn signal system is activated, the se-
lected (right or left) turn signal indicator lamp, front
park/turn signal lamp and rear tail/stop/turn signal
lamp bulb filaments will flash. With the headlamp
switch in the OFF position, the turn and front side
marker lamps flash in unison. With the headlamp
switch in the ON position, the turn and front side
marker lamps flash alternately.
HAZARD WARNING SYSTEM
The hazard warning is activated by a switch button
located below the ignition lock cylinder (YJ) or on the
top of the steering column (XJ) between the steering
wheel and the instrument panel. The hazard warning
flasher (YJ) or combination flasher (XJ) receives bat-
tery feed at all times, and the system is functional
regardless of ignition switch position. The hazard
warning switch button is identified with a double
triangle. On YJ models, push the switch button in to
activate the hazard warning system and pull the
button out to turn system off. On XJ models, push in
on the switch button to latch the switch and activate
the hazard warning system, and push in on the
switch button again to unlatch the switch and turn
the system off.
When the hazard warning system is activated, all
(right and left) turn signal indicator, front park/turn
signal lamp and rear tail/stop/turn signal lamp bulb
filaments will flash.
TURN SIGNAL FLASHER (YJ ONLY)
The turn signal flasher is located in the fuseblock
module. It contains one fixed contact point and one
contact point attached to a flexible bimetal arm. The
contact points are normally closed. When a turn sig-
nal is activated, current flows through the flasher. As
current flows through the bimetal arm it heats and
flexes to pull the contact points open, stopping cur-
rent flow. As the bimetal arm cools it straightens,
until the contact points close and the cycle repeats.
The standard flasher is designed to handle the cur-
rent flow requirements of the factory installed light-
ing. If supplemental lighting is added to the turn
signal circuits such as when towing a trailer with
lights, the current flow through the flasher increases.
This causes the flash rate to increase. It is recom-
mended that the standard flasher be replaced with a
heavy-duty (hazard warning) flasher when supple-
mental lighting is added.
However, when a turn signal bulb fails with a stan-
dard flasher, the remaining bulbs in that circuit will
light, but not flash. This will give the driver an indi-
cation to check the turn signal bulbs. Because a
heavy-duty flasher has different internal circuitry, a
failed bulb will not prevent the remaining bulbs in
the circuit from flashing. Therefore, it is recom-
mended that an occasional visual inspection of exte-
rior turn signal lamp operation be performed when a
heavy-duty flasher is installed.
HAZARD WARNING FLASHER (YJ ONLY)
The hazard warning flasher is located in the fuse-
block module. The hazard warning flasher contains
two normally open contact points mounted to two
flexible arms. A bimetal strip is attached between the
two arms. When the hazard warning is activated,
current flows through the flasher. As the current
flows through the bimetal strip it heats and pulls the
flexible arms together until the contact points close,
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allowing current flow to the lamps. As the bimetal
strip cools, the contact points are pushed open and
the cycle repeats.
COMBINATION FLASHER (XJ ONLY)
The combination flasher functions as both the turn
signal and hazard warning flasher on XJ models. The
combination flasher is a smart relay that is located in
the relay center under the lower instrument panel
and inboard of the steering column. The combination
flasher can not be repaired. If faulty, it must be
replaced.
The combination flasher is designed to handle the
current flow requirements of the factory installed
lighting. If supplemental lighting is added to the turn
signal circuits such as when towing a trailer with
lights, the combination flasher will automatically
compensate. This allows the flash rate to remain the
same, regardless of electrical load increases. However,
if a bulb fails in the turn signal or hazard warning
circuits, the flash rate of the remaining bulbs in that
circuit will increase to 120 flashes per minute or
higher.
TURN SIGNAL/HAZARD WARNING SWITCH
(YJ ONLY)
The turn signal and hazard warning switches are
combined into a single unit mounted within the upper
steering column bowl and beneath the steering wheel.
The turn signal lever on the left side of the steering
column is moved up or down to select the right or left
turn signal switch position. The turn signals will only
operate with the ignition switch in the ACCESSORY
or ON position.
The hazard warning button on the right side of the
steering column is pushed in to turn the hazard
warning system on, or pulled out to turn the system
off. The hazard warning system will operate regard-
less of ignition switch position. The turn signal/haz-
ard warning switch can not be repaired. If faulty, the
entire unit must be replaced.
MULTI-FUNCTION SWITCH (XJ ONLY)
The multi-function switch assembly (Fig. 1) is
mounted to the left side of the steering column. This
switch contains electrical circuitry for the following
functions:²turn signals
²hazard warning
²headlamp beam selection
²headlamp optical horn
²windshield wipers
²windshield washers.
The information contained in this group addresses
only the switch functions for the turn signal and
hazard warning circuits. For information relative to
other switch functions, refer to the appropriate group.
However, the multi-function switch can not be re-
paired. If any function of the switch is faulty, the
entire switch assembly must be replaced.
TURN SIGNAL INDICATOR LAMPS
These lamps are located in the instrument cluster.
They flash with the exterior turn signal lamps to give
the driver a visual indication that a turn signal or the
hazard warning circuit is operating. For diagnosis
and service of this component, refer to Group 8E -
Instrument Panel and Gauges.
TURN SIGNAL LAMPS
The exterior lamps included in the turn signal and
hazard warning circuits include: the front park/turn
signal, and the rear tail/stop/turn signal. For diagno-
sis and service of these lamps, refer to Group 8L -
Lamps.
Fig. 1 Multi-Function Switch
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DIAGNOSIS
When diagnosing the turn signal or hazard warning
circuits, remember that high generator output can
burn out bulbs rapidly and repeatedly. If this is a
problem on the vehicle being diagnosed, refer to
Group 8A - Battery/Starting/Charging Systems Diag-
nostics to test charging system.
WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AN AIR-
BAG, REFER TO GROUP 8M - RESTRAINT SYS-
TEMS BEFORE ATTEMPTING STEERING WHEEL
COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. FAILURE
TO TAKE PROPER PRECAUTIONS COULD RESULT
IN ACCIDENTAL AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT AND POS-
SIBLE PERSONAL INJURY.
TURN SIGNAL/HAZARD WARNING SYSTEM - XJ
(1) Turn ignition switch to ON position. Actuate the
turn signal lever or hazard warning button. Observe
the turn indicator lamp(s) in the instrument cluster.
If the flash rate is very high, check for a turn signal
bulb that is not lit. Replace that bulb or repair cir-
cuits to that lamp, as required. Test operation. If turn
indicator does not light, continue to next step.
(2) Remove and inspect fuse 8 (turn signals) in
fuseblock module, or fuse F13 (hazard warning) in the
Power Distribution Center. Replace fuse, if required.
(3) Remove combination flasher from relay center
and replace with a known good unit. Test operation of
turn signal and hazard warning systems. If OK, re-place faulty combination flasher. If not OK, remove
test flasher and go to next step.
(4) With ignition switch in ON position, check for
battery voltage at cavity for flasher terminal J1 (Fig.
2). If OK, go to next step. If not OK, repair circuit to
ignition switch as required.
(5) With ignition switch in OFF position, check for
battery voltage at cavity for flasher terminal J2. If
OK, go to next step. If not OK, repair circuit to Power
Distribution Center as required.
(6) With ignition switch in OFF position, check for
continuity between cavity for flasher terminal J5 and
a good ground. There should be continuity. If OK, go
to next step. If not OK, repair circuit to ground as
required.
(7) Locate the multi-function switch connector. See
Multi-Function Switch, in this group. Check for conti-
nuity between cavity for flasher terminal J3 and cav-
ity 13 of the multi-function switch connector. There
should be continuity. If OK, go to next step. If not OK,
repair open circuit as required.
(8) Check for continuity between cavity for flasher
terminal J4 and cavity 17 of the multi-function switch
connector. There should be continuity. If OK, test
multi-function switch. If not OK, repair open circuit
as required.
TURN SIGNAL SYSTEM - YJ
A turn signal indicator lamp that remains lit (with-
out flashing) is an indication of a burned out exterior
turn signal bulb or faulty exterior lamp circuit. Check
Fig. 2 Combination Flasher Circuit - XJ
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lamps and repair circuits or replace bulbs as re-
quired. If system still does not function properly, pro-
ceed as follows.
(1) Locate fuseblock module under driver's side of
instrument panel. Remove and inspect fuse 4. If OK,
go to next step. If not OK, replace fuse as required.
(2) Replace turn signal flasher (light blue can in
fuseblock module) with a known good unit. Test op-
eration. If OK, replace faulty turn signal flasher. If
not OK, remove test flasher and go to next step.
(3) Turn ignition switch to ACCESSORY position.
Check for battery voltage at flasher cavity on left
(closest to hazard flasher). If OK, go to next step. If
not OK, repair circuit to fuse 4 as required.
(4) Turn ignition switch to OFF position. See Turn
Signal/Hazard Warning Switch Remove/Install to lo-
cate steering column connector. Unplug connector.
(5) Turn ignition switch to ACCESSORY position.
Check for battery voltage at connector terminal L. If
OK, replace turn signal/hazard warning switch. If not
OK, repair circuit between turn signal flasher and
steering column connector.
HAZARD WARNING SYSTEM - YJ
(1) Locate Power Distribution Center (PDC) near
battery tray in engine compartment. Remove and in-
spect fuse F5. If OK, go to next step. If not OK,
replace fuse as required.(2) Replace hazard warning flasher (metal can in
fuseblock module) with a known good unit. Test op-
eration. If OK, replace faulty hazard warning flasher.
If not OK, remove test flasher and go to next step.
(3) Check for battery voltage at flasher cavity on
left (closest to hazard flasher). If OK, go to next step.
If not OK, repair circuit to fuse F5 in PDC as re-
quired.
(4) See Turn Signal/Hazard Warning Switch Re-
move/Install to locate steering column connector. Un-
plug connector.
(5) Check for battery voltage at connector terminal
K. If OK, replace turn signal/hazard warning switch.
If not OK, repair circuit between hazard warning
flasher and steering column connector.
MULTI-FUNCTION SWITCH - XJ
(1) Access multi-function switch connector and re-
move. See service procedures for Multi-Function
Switch, in this group.
(2) Using an ohmmeter, perform switch continuity
checks at the switch terminals as shown in the chart
(Fig. 3).
Fig. 3 Multi-Function Switch Continuity
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SERVICE PROCEDURES
INDEX
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Back-Up/Rear Turn Signal/Tail Lamp Bulb
ReplacementÐXJ....................... 12
Center High Mounted Stop Lamp (CHMSL)ÐXJ . . 12
Daytime Running Lights (Canada Only)ÐXJ..... 15
Drl Module ReplacementÐXJ................ 15
Fog Lamp ReplacementÐXJ.................. 9
Fog Lamp Switch ReplacementÐXJ........... 10
Fog LampsÐXJ........................... 7
Front Park/Turn Signal Lamp Bulb
ReplacementÐXJ........................ 9
Headlamp Alignment PreparationÐXJ........... 6
Headlamp AlignmentÐXJ.................... 6
Headlamp Bulb ReplacementÐXJ.............. 7Headlamp Delay Function Trouble DiagnosisÐXJ . 14
Headlamp Delay Module ReplacementÐXJ...... 14
Headlamp SwitchÐXJ...................... 10
Headlamp/Fog Lamp Adjustment Using Alignment
ScreenÐXJ............................. 7
License Plate LampÐXJ.................... 12
Multi-Function Switch Service ProceduresÐXJ.... 11
Sentinel Headlamp Delay ModuleÐXJ.......... 14
Side Marker Lamp Bulb ReplacementÐXJ....... 10
Underhood Lamp Bulb ReplacementÐXJ....... 13
Underhood Lamp ReplacementÐXJ........... 13
Underhood Lamp Service InformationÐXJ....... 12
HEADLAMP ALIGNMENTÐXJ
Headlamps can be aligned using the screen method
provided in this section. Alignment Tool C4466-A or
equivalent can also be used. Refer to instructions
provided with the tool for proper procedures.The
preferred headlamp alignment setting is 0 for
the left/right adjustment and 1(down for the
up/down adjustment.
HEADLAMP ALIGNMENT PREPARATIONÐXJ
(1) Verify headlamp dimmer switch and high beam
indicator operation.
(2) Correct defective components that could hinder
proper headlamp alignment.
(3) Verify proper tire inflation.
(4) Clean headlamp lenses.
(5) Verify that luggage area is not heavily loaded.
Fig. 1 Headlamp Alignment ScreenÐTypical
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FOG LAMP REPLACEMENTÐXJ
REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect the fog lamp wire harness connector
(Fig. 6).
(2) Remove the retaining nut and washer from
each side of the support bracket and remove the fog
lamp from the support bracket (Fig. 7).
INSTALLATION
(1) Position the fog lamp in the support bracket
and install the washer and nut at each side of the
bracket. Tighten the nuts securely.
(2) Connect the fog lamp wire harness connector.
FRONT PARK/TURN SIGNAL LAMP BULB
REPLACEMENTÐXJ
REMOVAL
(1) Remove the headlamp bezel screw and the side
marker lamp lens/housing screw (Fig. 8).
(2) Separate the side marker lamp from the head-
lamp bezel and remove the screws from the head-
lamp bezel (Fig. 9).
Fig. 6 Fog Lamp Wire Harness ConnectorÐXJ
Vehicles
Fig. 7 Fog Lamp
Fig. 8 Headlamp Bezel & Side Marker Lamp
Fig. 9 Headlamp Bezel Removal/Installation
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(3) Remove screws from the park/turn signal lamp
housing (Fig. 10).
(4) Separate the lamp housing from the headlamp
bezel.
(5) Rotate the bulb socket one-third turn and re-
move it from the lamp housing.
(6) Remove bulb from socket.
INSTALLATION
(1) Install a replacement bulb in the socket.
(2) Install bulb and socket in the lamp housing.
(3) Position the park/turn signal lamp housing on
the headlamp bezel.
(4) Install lamp housing screws. Tighten the
screws.
(5) Install the outer screws in the headlamp bezel.
Tighten the screws.
(6) Position the side marker lamp lens/housing on
the headlamp bezel.
(7) Install side marker lamp lens/housing screws
and headlamp bezel (Fig. 8). Tighten the screws.
SIDE MARKER LAMP BULB REPLACEMENTÐXJ
REMOVAL
(1) Remove the screws from the side marker lamp
lens and housing. Separate lens and housing from
the headlamp bezel (Fig. 11).
(2) Remove the bulb and socket from the back side
of the lamp housing.
(3) Remove bulb from socket.
INSTALLATION
(1) Install a replacement bulb in the socket.
(2) Install bulb and socket in the back of side
marker lamp housing.
(3) Position the side marker lens and housing on
the headlamp bezel (Fig. 11).
(4) Install the side marker lamp screws. Tighten
the screws.
HEADLAMP SWITCHÐXJ
To remove or replace the headlamp switch. Refer to
Group 8E, Instrument Panel and Gauges.
FOG LAMP SWITCH REPLACEMENTÐXJ
REMOVAL
The fog lamp switch is located on the instrument
panel at the left of the steering column.
(1) Remove instrument panel bezel attaching
screws and remove the bezel (Fig. 12).
(2) Remove the fog lamp switch cover.
(3) Disconnect the wire harness connector from the
switch.
(4) Squeeze the tabs on the side of the switch and
remove the switch from the instrument panel cavity.
Fig. 10 Park/Turn Signal Lamp Housing RemovalFig. 11 Side Marker Lamp
Fig. 12 Instrument Panel Bezel
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