Jeep Grand Cherokee Electrical Problems

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#668 of 708 Jeep Grand Cherokee - Instrument Panel STOPPED WORKING by jacquee

Nov 19, 2012 (2:30 pm)

2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee. Entire dashboard panel gauges are not working, but car runs fine.

Dashboard panel gauges - such as gas, speedometer, oil gauge, suddenly stopped working while car was driving. All gauges went to zero, as if the car was not on.

The engine was replaced 1 month ago, and had no issues till recently, gauges just stopped recognizing the car being on.

Note, the ignition key has not changed.

Also, the security system is not working, and the windows do not go up or down.

There is a indicator on the panel that I've never seen - the sentry security system (a key with a line through it) is lit up on the dashboard - as if there was no key in the ignition?

Any help with this would be appreciated. The heater and radio work? Engine also runs fine. Engine was not replaced by jeep dealer, but car runs really nice - not sure what this problem is? Could it have to do with the ignition? Does this require servicing now by a Jeep Dealership?

Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

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2001jeepdriver (Dec 18, 2012 10:35 am)
kyle012012 (Dec 25, 2012 6:51 am)

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#669 of 708 1998 jeep gr cherokee 102,000 miles by cc49

Nov 27, 2012 (9:03 am)

Hi, was wondering if anyone evr had the problem the calendar/clock keeps going back to factory set & the jeep wouldn't start yesterday/ anyone know what this might be? i am scared to drive might shut off in traffic HELP

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#670 of 708 Re: a/c and dash lights [jenijea] by zjscarrio

Dec 06, 2012 (2:24 am)

Replying to: jenijea (May 25, 2012 12:15 pm)

I resently had the same problem with my 96 jgcl, i took the headlight switch assembly out and apart. 4 or 5 of the soulder connections to the circuit board were old and cracked, causing my interior and dash lights to flicker when i would drive at high speeds with my headlights on (from vibration). I also realized it when i gave the switch a smack while the car wasnt moving, having the same flicker effect. I took a soulder gun to it, and re-did all the broken connections. No more flicker.

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#671 of 708 Re: 1996 Jeep GC unusual electrical problems [snewp] by zjscarrio

Dec 06, 2012 (2:28 am)

Replying to: snewp (Jun 27, 2012 10:01 pm)

I resently had the same problem with my 96 jgcl, i took the headlight switch assembly out and apart. 4 or 5 of the soulder connections to the circuit board were old and cracked, causing my interior and dash lights to flicker when i would drive at high speeds with my headlights on (from vibration). I also realized it when i gave the switch a smack while the car wasnt moving, having the same flicker effect. I took a soulder gun to it, and re-did all the broken connections. No more flicker.

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#672 of 708 Re: 1996 jeep grand cherokee disaster [spo321] by zjscarrio

Dec 06, 2012 (2:34 am)

Replying to: spo321 (Apr 22, 2012 5:45 pm)

Crankshaft position sensor??

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#673 of 708 1998 Jeep Gran Cherokee electrical problem by bear88

Dec 06, 2012 (7:45 pm)

I have a 98' that is somehow drawing 4.29 amps of power when it is shut down I have been working on tracing wiring to search for damaged wires but still have not found the issue, has anyone else encountered this issue? because having my jeep die every few days is really getting old.

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#674 of 708 Re: rear light sensing [eltecho] by onegoodmason

Dec 15, 2012 (9:12 am)

Replying to: eltecho (Sep 27, 2012 2:54 pm)

There are 3 bulbs in the 3rd brake light , all must be working . 1 will trigger a lamp failure .

Also , a small side marker bulb can also cause the warning and go unnoticed .

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#675 of 708 Re: Jeep Grand Cherokee - Instrument Panel STOPPED WORKING [jacquee] by 2001jeepdriver

Dec 18, 2012 (10:35 am)

Replying to: jacquee (Nov 19, 2012 2:30 pm)

I'm just curious to know if you found out the problem yet? I'm having the same problem and I'm hoping it's something as simple as a switch.

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#676 of 708 Re: 2005 JGC Flickering Headlights [sosjeepgirl] by jeep2005

Dec 23, 2012 (6:24 pm)

Replying to: sosjeepgirl (May 05, 2011 12:22 pm)

My 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo has been flickering the exterior and interior lights simultaneously. The lights will go off while I am on the highway and with 2 small children in the car this is unacceptable to me. This is dangerous. The lights will turn off completely and the only way I can get them to come back on is when I flick on the high beams. After I do this, Instead of the high beams coming on the regular lights will come back on. I have been to my dealership every time this happens and they eep telling me that they do not know what is wrong. I have had it with this car. For the amount of money I have spent on this car. This should not be happening. I would not recommend this car to anyone.