2004 Jeep Cherokee turn signal flasher

First, DISCONNECT THE BATTERY!

Then pull any fuses that might get mashed in the process and slide a long screw driver under the flasher and work it out by twisting the screw driver to raise the flasher a little at a time. Keep moving the pry point so that the flasher doesn't get cockeyed in the socket. I just changed mine and I think someone soldered it in!

How did you get the new one in?

WHY ARE YOU DOING THIS?

Turn signal flashers are the next best thing to bullet proof these days. Odds favor you NOT needing a new flasher.

Figured out the pin alignment and popped it in. That was the easiest part of the whole thing. The problem with getting it out is that it has been in so long that the corrosion sort of grows it in place. Only reason mine went was a mis-wired trailer hookup that overloaded the contacts - I caused my own problem.

In the ZJ they tell you straight out to use use the trailer harness (it has relays) because if you go directly off the tail lights it will blow the flasher and might damage the turn signal switch.

Thanks. I'll try that. My problem is similar.Flasher works sometimes, sometimes not. I am convinced that the contacts are corroded, or maybe got hot. If I move the flasher slightly in its socket, then it will work for awhile. Trouble is I have big hands and can't see how to get the flasher back in without removing part of the dash or the fusebox.

I agree ... what isnt working ??