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#588 of 708 1994/1995 Jeep Grand Cherokee Alarm System by bntjohnson79

Dec 15, 2011 (7:52 am)

For several mornings, I have been woken up at 3 am or so for the alarm in my Jeep Cherokee going off randomly. I thought that if I pulled the fuse that it would stop. It did not. I pulled one of the other fuses related to the security system...to no avail as a matter of fact this morning when I went to start it to go to work. It would not start. When I put the 2 fuses back in it started just fine. What in the wprld could be causing this and what can I do?

#589 of 708 Grand Cherokee Alarm by todoguy

Dec 16, 2011 (3:17 am)

I am guessing maybe a low battery.
 
I've had similar problems. I got the car used (180,000 miles now) and I don't know how many owners before me, but I didn't get a door remote to lock and unlock the doors. Have to use the key. I found that if I lock the doors with the switch inside, shut the door and leave, the alarm goes off within 5 minutes. Have to use the key in the driver door to reset the alarm. Also had left the dome light on and the battery died. I couldn't get it started via jumper cables....lights just kept flickering and the ignition clicked....until I thought about resetting the alarm with the key in the door....and it started fine. It's inconvenient but door reset seems to solve the problem for me. Hope it helps.

#590 of 708 Re: 1994 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4x4 HELP PLEASE [1994jeep4x4] by todoguy

Dec 16, 2011 (3:25 am)

Replying to: 1994jeep4x4 (Jan 02, 2010 6:47 pm)
I know this post is old but I've heard this a few times and experienced it twice myself.
 
Once the battery went dead and had to have the jeep jumped, it triggered the alarm which kept the car from running after a couple of seconds. I had to reset the alarm. Since I don't have a door lock remote, I simply used the key in the door, turned it like I was locking and unlocking which reset the alarm.
 
On mine, which is a bit old and beat up (3rd, 4th 10th? owner), if I don't use the key to lock the doors, the alarm will go off 5-10 minutes after I leave the car. Still can't figure that one out but maybe this will help. Good luck.

#591 of 708 which is a better jeep by chris298

Dec 17, 2011 (9:48 am)

im about to buy a 1994 jeep grand cherokee from an original owner and is in great condition for 1.600 was all fired up about it then saw the reliability marks when it came to transmission and driveline issues and elrctrical, and even the 4 wheel drive! however the classic didnt have those low marks in any category. ive owned several xj's in the past, great wheelers and reliable daily driver, however i was looking forward to the much cleaner and more luxury insides of the grand cherokee, it has the same engine as the xj, the 4.oliter. can anyone tell me something good about the zj, or am i making a mistake choosing thezj over thexj, could use some opinions on this matter

#592 of 708 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee Electrical Problems by skjeep

Dec 20, 2011 (8:49 pm)

My 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee,had these problems .
On startup no gages,no warning lights,no read out from the status control pannel, and no turn signals.
Removed negative battery terminal connector for an hour then reconnected it to the battery.
This seems to have corrected the problem.

#593 of 708 Re: 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee Electrical Problems [skjeep] by mock2

Dec 21, 2011 (4:31 am)

Replying to: skjeep (Dec 20, 2011 8:49 pm)
no need to wait 30 minutes. 30 seconds or count to 30 did it for my 95
jeep gran cherokee

#594 of 708 2011 GCL Battery issues by invader26

Dec 27, 2011 (2:30 am)

I purchased a new 2011 GCL V6 a couple of months ago. All's going well EXCEPT I've had three battery failures so far the last being Xmas Day. Car not driven for three days and battery dead flat. Roadside assist got it going. Now have no radio or other panel features. Screen blank. Never in my 40+ years of owning cars have I experienced this. My other car is a Mercedes C Class 200K and all we do is put fuel in it. It is a perfect vehicle.
 
Last trip to the dealer found no fault. Second failure they changed the battery and now three weeks later back to square ne.
 
Any thoughts?

#595 of 708 Re: 2011 GCL Battery issues [invader26] by skjeep

Dec 27, 2011 (6:00 am)

Replying to: invader26 (Dec 27, 2011 2:30 am)
One of two things is causing the problem. The battery is getting discharged due to a short, or the battery is not being charged when the GCL is running.
Because the radio and panel features stopped working. the best guess would be the wiring to the automatic switch assembly(or the assembly itself) that allows the radio to stay on when the switch is turned off until the door is opened.

#596 of 708 DAsh LIghts flicker, Car wont start! by djwilito83

Dec 27, 2011 (8:29 pm)

So far I have seen Power control module issues, ignition key issues, and pretty much electrical in general as far as i can read, My 2006 Jeep Laredo has now stop working as a result of flickering lights and the car not being able to come on? IS there any way to find out if we can get these electrical issues to be recalled? Anybody else having problems with their 2006 Jeep Laredo????? PLease reply, maybe we can all start a petition and turn it in to the NHTSA!!!!

#597 of 708 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo starts than dies by sstrpud24

Dec 27, 2011 (10:42 pm)

At first everything in dash went to zero gas showed none speed went to zero. Now it will start but than die. Everything else works but just won't stay started please help

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