# Help! Problem with ignition and turn signals

**URL:** <https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-problem-with-ignition-and-turn-signals/54347>\
**Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\
**Tags:** cherokee, jeep\
**Created:** [August 29, 2010, 6:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-problem-with-ignition-and-turn-signals/54347 "2010-08-29T18:20:35Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 5\
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**Author:** ![bregalad05](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/bcef8e/32.png) [@bregalad05](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bregalad05)\
**Post date:** [August 29, 2010, 6:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-problem-with-ignition-and-turn-signals/54347/1 "2010-08-29T18:20:35Z")

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1. The ignition switch does not stay on unless I hold it forward. If I simply let go, it will turn the car off. Sometimes I can play with it and get the key in the perfect position for the car to stay on, but it is short lived. I have already replaced the tumbler with still the same problem.  
  
 2) The turn signals do not work, but the hazard lights do! I have replaced the flasher relay, same issue. I replaced the turn signal switch on the steering column, still no blinkers.  
  
  
  
 I can’t figure either of these problems out. I have to fix these in order to get the Jeep inspected, so that I can get tags to drive it. Thanks for your help!

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**Author:** ![bregalad05](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/bcef8e/32.png) [@bregalad05](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bregalad05)\
**Post date:** [August 29, 2010, 6:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-problem-with-ignition-and-turn-signals/54347/2 "2010-08-29T18:23:35Z")

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I neglected to post the YMM: This is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee SE (2-door), 5-speed, 4-cylinder, 124000 miles. It’s also been sitting for about a year

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**Author:** ![knfenimore](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/9fc348/32.png) [@knfenimore](https://community.cartalk.com/u/knfenimore)\
**Post date:** [August 29, 2010, 6:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-problem-with-ignition-and-turn-signals/54347/3 "2010-08-29T18:27:57Z")

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Definitely a steering column problem. Have you tred reseating the electrical connector at the bottom of the steering column?

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**Author:** ![bregalad05](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/bcef8e/32.png) [@bregalad05](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bregalad05)\
**Post date:** [August 29, 2010, 9:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-problem-with-ignition-and-turn-signals/54347/4 "2010-08-29T21:36:49Z")

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I have not tried that. Do I just unplug it, then plug it back in?

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**Author:** ![bregalad05](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/bcef8e/32.png) [@bregalad05](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bregalad05)\
**Post date:** [August 31, 2010, 2:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-problem-with-ignition-and-turn-signals/54347/5 "2010-08-31T02:41:34Z")

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I fixed it! All it needed was a new ignition switch. I replaced that and both the ignition and the blinkers work properly. Thanks for your help!