Electrical Issues

Hello everyone,

I've done a search but couldn't find an answer. Hopefully, someone else has had a similar problem to help me fix my issues.

First, my airbag lights go on and off Intermittently. I am able to hunk and make turn signals while the airbag light is on so i don't think its the clockspring. It'll stay on for a minute and disappear while i drive.

Second, my drivers side buttons are not working. The windows and door lock buttons don't work, and i don't see any lights either. I checked all the fuses and they checked out ok.

Third, occasionally, my turn signals will stay lit instead of blinking. This can be fixed simply by resetting the turn signal and making a left or right turn signal again.

I'm thinking they are all interrelated with each other. I saw "TSB NUMBER: 08-15-99" that might be applicable to a 1999 XJ.

Thanks!

What does the TSB recommend? Post here for comment. Did you try it?

The TSB says the following:

SUBJECT:

Erratic, Intermittent Cluster Operation/Intermittent Air Bag Warning light.

OVERVIEW:

This bulletin involves installing a repair harness containing a revised instrument cluster connector.

MODELS:

1998 - 1999 (TJ) Wrangler

1998 - 1999 (XJ) Cherokee

SYMPTOM/CONDITION:

Some vehicles may exhibit an intermittent illumination of the air bag warning light or an intermittent tachometer or speedometer drop out. An Airbag Electronic Control Module (AECM) fault code - "No Cluster CCD BUS" message will be present.

DIAGNOSIS:

Using the DRB III(R), read and record all active and stored fault codes in the AECM. This condition is caused by minor oxidation of the BUS circuit terminals at the instrument cluster connector. Electrical terminals will show signs of oxidation, which will appear as darkened lines or marks on the cluster male terminals. These often appear as gray or black marks rather than the appearance of oxidation or corrosion usually associated with higher current carrying circuits. This condition will set a "NO CLUSTER CCD BUS" message. The fault code will usually be stored and not active. THIS TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN WILL NOT ADDRESS FUEL OR OIL PRESSURE GAUGE ISSUES. If this fault code is present, either active or stored perform the Repair Procedure.

PARTS REQUIRED:

1 - 05016261AA Cluster Connector Patch Harness

1 - 04856975 Electric Contact Cleaner

2 - 04778570 Heat Shrink Tubing

POLICY:

Reimbursable within the provisions of the warranty

Given my symptoms, do you think this would be worth a try?

THanks

Or just clean the plug good!