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Jeep Grand Cherokee Electrical Problems

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#48 of 708 Re: 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee TSI Evil Electrical Demon [jhuston] by eviljeeptsi

Sep 10, 2008 (10:20 am)

Replying to: jhuston (Sep 10, 2008 9:47 am)
That is weird. I noticed several factory spliced wires in the door and under the dash. But they looked like they were still tight though. But that may not be the case, they could be loose I guess. I will take those wires and add new wire to it.
 
Thanks for the tip, maybe this will help.
 
Oh yeah, and I hate jeeps now. I do love the 318 V-8 thats in it, so much power and wont get stuck anywhere. But I have had two jeeps now with these strange electrical problems. Sad to say, but I am done with Jeeps after this.

#49 of 708 Thanks to y'all (05 GC electrical) by smithed

Sep 11, 2008 (12:08 pm)

Thanks to all for the input above:
 
All the panel warning lights were intermittently lighting up for a few seconds, then going back off. Thanks to what I've read here, it was easily fixed by cleaning the battery posts and cable terminals and tightening them down well. (2005 Grand Cherokee 3.7L)

#50 of 708 2005 grand cherokee cuts off during turns by gulfgirl

Sep 16, 2008 (6:16 pm)

In the last few weeks I have had several incidents of my jeep just turning off when I am in the middle of a turn. I have to put it in neutral, then turn the ignition and it just starts right back up. It has only done this while I am in the act of turning. Luckily it has only occurred when I have been slowing down - like turning into the garage or pulling into a drive thru lane. This issue started right after I had the dealership change out the battery (since I couldn't find the battery at any of the local part stores). Could it be possible that something happened during the battery installation that would cause this or is it just coincidence?

#51 of 708 Re: 2005 jeep grand cherokee electrical problems [andyman74] by lilwen13

Sep 17, 2008 (7:25 am)

Replying to: andyman74 (Apr 30, 2008 1:10 am)
MY SYMBOLS ON DASH LIGHTS UP AND WON'T GO OFF, ALSO AC NOT WORKING, AND WINDOWS WON'T COME DOWN. THANKS FOR LETTING ME KNOW THAT THE BATTERY POST NEEDED TO BE CLEAN, NOW EVERY THING WORKS. GOOD ADVICE. 2000 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE

#52 of 708 Re: 2005 jeep grand cherokee electrical problems [lilwen13] by lilwen13

Sep 19, 2008 (10:41 am)

Replying to: lilwen13 (Sep 17, 2008 7:25 am)
IT WORK FOR A WHILE BUT STARTED BACK NOW I WILL TRY TO CHANGE BATTERY TERNIMALS IN SEE WHAT HAPPENS.GUAGES GONE WILD.

#53 of 708 Re: 2005 jeep grand cherokee electrical problems [lilwen13] by tuggajb

Sep 19, 2008 (1:15 pm)

Replying to: lilwen13 (Sep 19, 2008 10:41 am)
have you tryed new battery? would try that first as jeeps like realy good battery volts
when i have helped anyone with eletrical prob i have then change the battery on any of the newer cars as computers are real touchey on volts (you put a serge protector on your computer in your house to smoth out serges dont you) weak battery will charge in serges computer dont like that

#54 of 708 Re: 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee Problem [morrest1101] by c_farooq

Sep 22, 2008 (9:08 am)

Replying to: morrest1101 (Jun 18, 2008 4:03 pm)
hi mat
 
did you manage to fix your problem?
 
I am having similar problem on my Jeep Grand Cherokee 2000yr. When you open or lock the car the hazardlights dont flash, once inside the lights dont turn off, the windows dont work, the memory seats dont work because it says the belt is on but its not, the belt light stays on.
 
if you could help me please let me know
 
thanks

#55 of 708 Electrical problems by c_farooq

Sep 22, 2008 (9:18 am)

Hi Guys
 
i am looking to see if someone can help me with my Jeep Graand Cherokee w reg 2000 yr. Firsty when you unlock or lock the door the hazzord lights dont flash, the interior lights dont go off, the side interior side lights dont work, the seatbelt symbol stays on the dash, teh funcion to control the volume doesnt work, the windows dont work, the temperature or av MPG doesnt work.
if anyone can help me please do.
 
thanks

#56 of 708 Electrical problems by c_farooq

Sep 22, 2008 (9:19 am)

Hi Guys
 
i am looking to see if someone can help me with my Jeep Graand Cherokee w reg 2000 yr. Firsty when you unlock or lock the door the hazzord lights dont flash, the interior lights dont go off, the side interior side lights dont work, the seatbelt symbol stays on the dash, teh funcion to control the volume doesnt work, the windows dont work, the temperature or av MPG doesnt work.
if anyone can help me please do. or email taz_fhotmail.co.uk
 
thanks

#57 of 708 Brand new 2008 Grand Cherokee Laredo- already with electrical problem!!! by erider

Sep 25, 2008 (8:06 pm)

After only purchasing Toyota cars for many years, and on an "impulse buy" deciding on a Jeep since they gave me such a great deal, I am already regretting the choice. I love the Jeep- the way it drives and handles, and it fits me like a glove. However, I am wondering if this is a quality vehicle and that if I am already having a problem now, what's it gonna be like in five years??
Here's the problem: the rear liftgate door usually doesn't respond to the lock/unlock key. I went four days straight with being unable to get the liftgate to lock, even though all the other doors work fine. I would stand by the liftgate pressing the "lock" mode on the remote key fifty times- no response. When the liftgate would lock on rare occasion, then it would go days without my being able to UNLOCK it!! Any thief could have opened that rear door, crawled in and taken anything he wanted!! I took it back to the dealer only a WEEK after I bought it and had the service department look at it. they replaced the actuator and the latch, thinking that would fix it, but no.... I now have another appointment with the Service department in a few days. My hunch is that either this is a simple problem , i.e. a wire that needs adjusting, or it's a complex electrical problem that might never be fixed. if it's the latter, I'm wondering what my protections/rights are as a consumer...anyone have advice on this?? I have only had the car for a month! No brand new car should have this problem.

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