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1989 jeep cherokee pioneer. Right hand side turn signals not operating bulbs front an rear stay on and do not flash.flashers work. All bulbs good. When the parking lights are turned on the right front turn signal bulb goes out and the right turn signal arrow on the instrument panel dims.

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The turn signal switch is bad,replace it to repair the problem.

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this module drives left and right side front and rear.
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