Help-Something broke while checking fuse in 96 jeep cherokee

glojo91 · 08-12-2008, 08:51 PM

We removed the 20 amp fuse that controls the turn signals, (randomly selected this one for reference of how to look for a bad fuse) now when we put it back in place the turn signals no longer work. It looks like one of the metal prongs that the fuse plugs into is missing. We did not see anything come out when the fuse was removed. But it is clearing not there! Are we in trouble, and now going to have to replace the entire fuse box and take it to a repair shop and spend lots of money? Please help!!

**Basementgeek** · 08-18-2008, 08:05 AM

Hi and welcome to the forum

Sorry that no one has gotten back to you.............

I just don't see and easy simple and cheap fix, if the one tab from the fuse, is in fact broke off in the holder. I have assumed that you have tried a new fuse.

The fuse can be wired around and a seperate line with a fuse could be used.

One word of caution............disconnect the battery when playing around with the fuse block.

BG

**mack1** · 08-18-2008, 09:02 PM

Hi glojo91,

I think Basementgeek said it pretty well for all of us. I know that I usually don't reply to a thread if I can't offer good advice.

If you want to save some money and have the gusto to try it, go to a wrecking yard and get the parts needed to replace the fuse box. Pick a day when you are in a good mood and turn on the radio and go to work.
I can assure you that all of us have been there on a job of that type.
If you drink beer, count the cans at the end of the job to determine the level of effort

Sorry there is no easy solution.
Mack1

08-12-2008, 08:51 PM	#1 (permalink)
glojo91 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 1 OS: vista	Help-Something broke while checking fuse in 96 jeep cherokee We removed the 20 amp fuse that controls the turn signals, (randomly selected this one for reference of how to look for a bad fuse) now when we put it back in place the turn signals no longer work. It looks like one of the metal prongs that the fuse plugs into is missing. We did not see anything come out when the fuse was removed. But it is clearing not there! Are we in trouble, and now going to have to replace the entire fuse box and take it to a repair shop and spend lots of money? Please help!!

08-18-2008, 08:05 AM	#2 (permalink)
Basementgeek Moderator, Home Support Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Central Ohio, USA Posts: 1,505 OS: XP Pro SP2/Vista Ultimate SP2 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Help-Something broke while checking fuse in 96 jeep cherokee Hi and welcome to the forum Sorry that no one has gotten back to you............. I just don't see and easy simple and cheap fix, if the one tab from the fuse, is in fact broke off in the holder. I have assumed that you have tried a new fuse. The fuse can be wired around and a seperate line with a fuse could be used. One word of caution............disconnect the battery when playing around with the fuse block. BG __________________ Donating to the forum keeps TSF free for all. Proud member of ASAP Last edited by Basementgeek; 08-18-2008 at 08:06 AM.

08-18-2008, 09:02 PM	#3 (permalink)
mack1 TSF Articles Team Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Texarkana, Texas Posts: 1,245 OS: xp sp3 My System	Re: Help-Something broke while checking fuse in 96 jeep cherokee Hi glojo91, I think Basementgeek said it pretty well for all of us. I know that I usually don't reply to a thread if I can't offer good advice. If you want to save some money and have the gusto to try it, go to a wrecking yard and get the parts needed to replace the fuse box. Pick a day when you are in a good mood and turn on the radio and go to work. I can assure you that all of us have been there on a job of that type. If you drink beer, count the cans at the end of the job to determine the level of effort Sorry there is no easy solution. Mack1 __________________ "If you like yourself others will like you also" me "Don't drink downstream from the herd" Will Rogers Submit New Articles Here