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Anonymous Posted on Jul 07, 2013

Clicking sound under dash behind radio area

When the engine is off the ticking/clicking sound can be heard even from the outside of the vehicle. the sound is coming from thecenter area underneath the dash. I can trace the sound to what I can only feel as some type of box/relay. I cant get to it except with my hand barely able to touch it and then I can feel the vibration of the ticking. My radio,antenea and interior lights all stopped working when this happened. Can anyone help me track this down????

  • Anonymous Jul 07, 2013

    My question is about a 1995 not a 98, not sure why it changed it to 1998

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Open fuse box and feel whit your finger whits one is making the cliking sound.problably the one for the blinkers

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Feb 22, 2010

SOURCE: While driving dash lights flicker

i had same proplem and replaced the headlight switch for 1997 jeep grand cherokee limited.

Testimonial: "thank you i will try this "

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Oct 13, 2008

SOURCE: 1989 Jeep Cherokee - Electrical Problem - horn, brake lights, blinkers, radio/cd...

There could be a fusible link under the hood off the starter relay that is burnt out.

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Jan 04, 2009

SOURCE: 1989 Jeep Cherokee - Electrical Problem - horn, brake lights, blinkers, radio/cd...

I think I have found the problem. When I wiggle the ignition switch the turn signals and radio go on and off so I feel the issue is in the ignition switch. From what I understand the actual electronics for the switch are at the base of the sterring column behind the lower dash panel and is connected by a rod that may need adjusting.

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Mar 19, 2009

SOURCE: Change flasher relay on Jeep Grand Cherokee 2007

If you are looking for the old style flasher, it's not there. It's now called a combination flasher module (more $$) and usually it's on the right side of the column under dash. If you buy one first, at least you will know what it looks like.

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Apr 27, 2009

SOURCE: jeep won't start until a clicking sound comes from fuse box

The click you hear is the fuel pump relay. It gets its signal to energize from the PCM.If you have a faulty Crankshaft Position Sensor, the PCM will not work. Check for a bad fuel pump relay and also all of the other sensors: Camshaft Position Sensor, MAP Sensor, Idle air Control, Intake Air Sensor,etc.

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