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Jeep Grand Cherokee Electrical Problems

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2005 Cherokee electrical/transmission problem by duckitbad
Oct 09, 2008 (12:26 pm)
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My Jeep, a 2005 5.7 liter with 39,000 miles just got stuck in 3rd gear (5 speed automatic) as I was cruising at 65MPH while in Drive. The vehicle has the 8/4 gas saving feature. The dealer has had it since yesterday morning and says it may take yet another couple of days to figure out the problem, and that the problem is probably electrical. I put a new battery in one month ago. Any ideas, relay of similar experience, would be welcomed.
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Re: 2005 Cherokee electrical/transmission problem [duckitbad] by smithed
Oct 15, 2008 (8:34 am)
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Replying to: duckitbad (Oct 09, 2008 12:26 pm)

It sounds as if the transmission has gone into the "limp home" mode, which usually is due to a malfunctioning sensor input to the transmission. However, the dealer should be able to find a code quickly from the OBD computer. It shouldn't take days to do that. The 8/4 (MDS) almost certainly has nothing to do with the problem.
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Re: A VERY ANNOYING ELECTRICAL PROBLEM [tuggajb] by dcarrejo
Oct 15, 2008 (10:29 am)
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Replying to: tuggajb (Jun 13, 2008 1:29 pm)

2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee problems
. Does not Work
1. Windows
2. Automatic head light sensor
3. Door locks
4. Temperature Display (not eng) outside temp
5. Map lights stay on (if setting is on auto)
6. Air Conditioner compressor does not turn on
7. All gauges do not work ( work briefly if i press on the brake)
 
I sent my Jeep to a mechanic I had problems my gauges did not work and he said it could be a coil spring or ignition. He serviced my vehicle and changed the ignition. That did not fix the problem but the items listed above do not work. He did
a diagnostic check and the computer would not respond. He said my accessory control was most likely bad. He checked the coil spring and said it was good. He said most likely I should take it to the DEALER.
 
Symptoms
I would press on the brake my gauges would work briefly.
If I would put my turn signal my gauges would work briefly.
If I turned my wipers my gauges would work briefly.
My windows would roll down if I would stop and turn off my ignition. Now they just don’t work
I would be driving and my turn signal warning chime would go off.
The jeep has stalled three times but started back up.
All the vital stuff works such as Turn signals Head lights
I have not had any problems with the transmission or engine it works just fine. Except when it stalled those few times.
I can hear a clicking noise under the dash it sounds like a relay clicking.
 
I since have sent it to the dealer (bunch of yahoo's) they have never seen the problem. RIGHT! look on the internet I am not the only one. They diagnosed the problem as the instrument cluster.
 
I tore into the dash this weekend and looked for all the posted possablites and I found no corrosion no spliced wires in the boot of the door.
 
I did find a burned connector for the ac as soon as I touched it was Hot and then the blower turned on. This part is called a Resistor for the blower fan. (OEM INSTALLED RESISTOR SYSTEM FLOW SENSOR (DELCO MODEL #16250779, SERIAL #0304021) I went to the dealer got a quote for the part and casualy asked him if he had a lot of call for this part he said yes. I asked if there was a recall on it he directed to the service deptartment and there is no recall. Funny thing is that they also sell the connector to replace the melted male adaptor.
 
I just want to know if anyone has checked this sensor its located under the passenger dash next to the blower.
 
I just wonder since this Fried under the dash if this has caused some sort of ground or actually fried the computer and I wonder why It did not blow the fuse...Its unplugged for now until I replace it. Since I have disconnected it has not helped the guage issue. I now notice that the window control on the door makes
a clicking noise and turns on and off from door to door I am just wonder if this could be a multiude of problems. I used to love my jeep. As the saying goes if you love them you must let them go..
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Re: 2005 Cherokee electrical/transmission problem [smithed] by duckitbad
Oct 16, 2008 (5:14 pm)
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Replying to: smithed (Oct 15, 2008 8:34 am)

smithed: thank's for response. The dealer finally delivered the Jeep on Monday, 10/13 in the early pm, fixed, said the computer check was negative, tech. traced problem to two bent prongs on a wiring harness connector, straightened them out, billed me $518.00.
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Re: 2005 Cherokee electrical/transmission problem [duckitbad] by c_farooq
Oct 18, 2008 (5:53 am)
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Replying to: duckitbad (Oct 16, 2008 5:14 pm)

hi
i had problems with my electrical windows, door lights would not go off, the memory seats wouldnt work, the temp sensrs and dash wouldnt work, temp wpould not give accrate reading.
 
i got an auto electricain who looked at the door switch and re powered it and all the problems went away. all i need now is the code for the sterio.
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Re: Cruise Control and HVAC Mode Control [paulmik] by retamoce
Oct 24, 2008 (8:28 am)
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Replying to: paulmik (Apr 26, 2008 3:07 pm)

Left lights on and to start the wehicle I also changed my battery the same way as you did, now my automatic door lock at 15mph does not work - (that's the only thing I noticed, I will check if there is any more.
Have you managed to solve your problem? if so how?
thanks.
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Re: Cruise Control and HVAC Mode Control [retamoce] by c_farooq
Oct 25, 2008 (10:07 am)
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Replying to: retamoce (Oct 24, 2008 8:28 am)

Hi
YES I MANAGED TO SOLVE MY PROBLEM. THE AUTO ELECTRICIAN JUST RESET THE POWER TO THE SWITCH FOR THE ELECTRIC WINDOWS. THIS HAS THEN RESET THE COMPUTER AND IT IS ALL WORKING NOW.
 
CHECK ALL YOUR WIRES TO MAKE SURE YOU DONT HAVE A LOOSES CONNECTION.
 
HOPE IT GETS BETTER
 
THANKS
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2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee Brake trouble light problem by jmaty23
Oct 28, 2008 (11:55 am)
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I have a 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee that I bought from a dealer. It has about 45000 miles on it. Runs great. For about the past 4 months, the Brake Trouble light has been blinking every once in a while. This is a brake trouble light and the emergency brake light combined into one. It only does it when I use my brakes or when I hit a bump on the road. I tried to get a DTC code from the computer and nothing shows up in the freeze frame memory. I took it to the dealer and they could not find an issue with the vehicle considering the light wouldn't come on when I took it in(of course). I was wondering if anyone knew where the brake sensors for the brake system are located and what they do and if anyone has any pointers on pinpointing the problem.
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Re: 2005 jeep grand cherokee electrical problems [andyman74] by 2006jgc
Oct 30, 2008 (1:58 pm)
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Replying to: andyman74 (Apr 30, 2008 12:10 am)

I recently purchased a 2006 JCG. After a day, the speedometer and tachometer started flickering simultaneously. The ABS, check engine and airbag lights also flicker (and ding) intermittently. The car is still under warranty and has spent 7 out of the 10 days I have owned it at the Jeep dealer. They admit there is a problem (like I needed a diagnostic machine to tell me that!), but they say they have no idea what it is and how to fix it.
 
Has anyone had any success with the dealer and this problem?

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