Jeep Repair: turn signals, passive restraint systems, airbag deployment


Question
My turn signals on my 1997 jeep wrangler are not working.  I checked the fuse it was good.  I changed it just in case and still nothing.  I do not know where the flasher is or maybe it is the switch.  Please help.

Answer
COMBINATION FLASHER
WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIRBAGS, Refer to PASSIVE RESTRAINT SYSTEMS BEFORE ATTEMPTING STEERING WHEEL, STEERING COLUMN, OR INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. FAILURE TO TAKE THE PROPER PRECAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY.

Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
Remove the lower steering column cover and knee blocker as described in Instrument Panel Systems
NOTE: The combination flasher and flasher mounting bracket are serviced only as a unit.

Reach through the inboard side of the steering column opening and remove the screw securing the combination flasher and mounting bracket to the upper steering column mounting bracket Combination Flasher Remove/Install
Unplug the combination flasher and bracket from the wiring connector.
To install the flasher, align the terminals with the cavities in the connector and push the flasher firmly into place.
Reinstall the screw securing the flasher and mounting bracket to the upper steering column mounting bracket.
Reinstall the knee blocker and steering column cover as described in Instrument Panel Systems.
Connect the battery negative cable.
Test the combination flasher operation




MULTI-FUNCTION SWITCH
WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIRBAGS, Refer to PASSIVE RESTRAINT SYSTEMS BEFORE ATTEMPTING STEERING WHEEL, STEERING COLUMN, OR INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. FAILURE TO TAKE THE PROPER PRECAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY.

Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
Remove the steering column cover as described in Instrument Panel Systems.
If the vehicle is equipped with a tilt steering column, move the column to the fully raised position.
Insert the key in the ignition lock cylinder and turn the ignition switch to the On position.
Insert a small screwdriver or pin punch through the access hole in the lower steering column shroud and depress the ignition lock cylinder retaining tumbler Steering Column Shrouds Remove/Install
While holding the retaining tumbler depressed, pull the ignition lock cylinder and key out of the ignition lock housing.
Remove the three screws that secure the lower steering column shroud to the upper shroud.
If the vehicle is equipped with a tilt steering column, move the column to the fully lowered position.
Remove both the upper and lower shrouds from the steering column.
Remove the two screws securing the switch water shield and bracket to the top of the steering column Water Shield Upper Screws Remove/Install
Remove the one screw located below the multi-function switch lever that secures the switch water shield and bracket to the steering column Water Shield Lower Screw Remove/Install
Pull the lower mounting tab of the switch water shield bracket away from the steering column far enough to clear the screw boss below the multi-function switch lever.
Lift the water shield and bracket with the multi-function switch away from the steering column far enough to unplug the two multi-function switch wiring connectors.
Remove the multi-function switch and water shield from the steering column as a unit.
Gently pull the water shield over the hazard warning switch knob and the multi-function switch lever.
Reverse the removal procedures to install