It's a common problem. Typically 35 PSI. Not even a clicky clicky from the engine compartment? I wouldn't be, why fix what ain't broke lol. A forum community dedicated to all jeep owners and enthusiasts. Content is for informational purposes only. 303.515.7308. . Fingers crossed. Use a Transmission Scanner to read the codes stored in the Transmission Control Module (TCM). By accepting all cookies, you agree to our use of cookies to deliver and maintain our services and site, improve the quality of Reddit, personalize Reddit content and advertising, and measure the effectiveness of advertising. The others just stay on. You need to service the 4WD system. That was just part of the problem. Clear as mud? ABS Module would go crazy when heat soaked. Replace both connectors and make sure they're on tight so you can't move them around on the battery post even with considerable hand pressure. Might be something totally unrelated, but worth looking into after you check the easier stuff. I had hit a big bump and my entire dash lit up, gauges stopped working, wipers went on, no turn signals. Required fields are marked *, document.getElementById("comment").setAttribute( "id", "aa74d5e107c13b7e394e31670f90d54d" );document.getElementById("f9c35d78d0").setAttribute( "id", "comment" );Comment *. Click a link to learn more about each one. False alarm. LOL. dash lights stay on, Transfer case in 2 wheel hi tansmission in Park lights go out. My Jeep renegade is doing this and the emergency break will not come off so I can move it. 1301 York Rd #800Timonium Maryland 21093 USA, About They warned me it had to be programmed. Doing so can lead to serious engine problems. Afterall, no one wants to go to the dealer and get bent over. This light means that the fuel level is low, and you need to add fuel. Hope this comment helps someone experiencing a similar issue. If the TPMS light stays on after adding air, there may be a problem communicating with one of the TPMS sensors, or the TPMS system is faulty. Focus on the charging system by testing the alternator and battery. they indicated it had a bad cell/ not charging properly. This light means that the fuel level is low. If the oil level is low, add engine oil to bring the level between the MIN and MAX marks of the dipstick. Common problems that cause a Jeep engine to overheat include low coolant level, bad water pump, broken coolant hoses, a faulty thermostat, a damaged heater core, etc. This light means there is a problem with the electronic power steering. I'd look to see if any fail codes in the check engine indicator first. JavaScript is disabled. I'd say it's major. It has happened once before and when I took it to the dealership, they said it was gone and there was nothing they could do to replicate the problem. It stays on for about five seconds, then turns off. Hey! Everything works.. We participate in the Amazon, Advance Auto Parts, eBayaffiliate programs and may earn a commission when you purchase using links on this site. Someone, please help. My '05 also did that a couple of times, driving down the road and the dash lights go out for several seconds, also no gauges, then pop right back on. Just put a light load on it and see if the voltage fluctuates up and down. That said, we have developed our own protocol in the rental business for the various dash lights. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. The car has started itself in the past also. I had similar issues I I took out the ignition switch and cleaned it upplugged it back in and I'm about 4 months with no issues. Do not keep the high beams on in city driving. Then all the warning lights go off, and it had set a code. You can use the YOUCANIC Full System Scanner to diagnose all vehicle trouble codes. This light leaves the door open and ignition on for valet parking. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Mine did this too before I replaced the battery. Note that in this case, there is no adaptive cruise control. VerticalScope Inc., 111 Peter Street, Suite 600, Toronto, Ontario, M5V 2H1, Canada. Total possession.. The vehicle will keep a constant speed. JavaScript is disabled. The ABS light was on as was the brake warning light. Could it have also been the transfer case? This light means that the rear cargo light is turned on. Haha, Land of Confusion was an awesome video! It is getting worse and doing other weird things. Wife's - '01 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4.7L - Stock. Do not drive the vehicle or keep the enginerunningif the oil light stays on. Jeeps are known for their rugged durability and off-road capabilities, but even the toughest vehicles need regular maintenance and check-ups. A ODBII code reader will show them if you have one. By "won't even try to start" you mean nothing? 2010 jeep wrangler sahara: brakes..dash lights..No check engine light. If an exclamation mark shows next to the sway bar, it means there is a problem, and the sway bar can not disconnect or reconnect. This light means that lane assist is enabled. YOUR STORE: Littleton, CO 303.515.7308. Update on Mine: Dealer kept it for two days and all they found was a loose connector at the alternator. Still getting all the random flashing cluster gauge lights. They know as much and sometimes more than the dealer. I have seen an occasional thing with my dash stuff.. Not nearly as bad, just a blink or a radio system change Any accessories. While driving radio goes in and out and abs and brake light comes on,thought maybe it was the remote start so pulled the fuse but nothing seems to be working also had the alternator tested. Turn off the hazard by pressing the orange triangle on the dashboard. Guess what. The cable connectors on the 2012 are tricky. I have seen an occasional thing with my dash stuff.. Not nearly as bad, just a blink or a radio system change Any accessories plugged in the interior power outlets? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission, which supports our community. Jeep Garage is where you can talk about all your favorite jeeps including the Cherokee, Liberty and Grand Cherokee. A forum community dedicated to all jeep owners and enthusiasts. Ill give ya the good. This light means that the all-wheel drive is in low-range mode. Weak battery The leading cause of flickering dashboard lights and no start in Jeep Wrangler is weak battery. The Fora platform includes forum software by XenForo. We are on week #3 of it at the dealership. Fault Code Lookup The check engine light is the most serious warning light that may appear on your vehicles dashboard. Do not drive with this light on. Not! I'd say a bad ground is on track but you will likely have to try and trace it fom the source. His problems started out with weird blinking lights like what you described, but progressed to where his Jeep died and he was frying coil packs. and our Iridium vs. A forum community dedicated to all jeep owners and enthusiasts. I have moved the rest of the story to the Help My Jeep Wont start thread. Vehicle Transmission Stuck in Gear Limp Mode, Engine Cylinder Power Balance Test Explained, Engine Auto Stop-Start Not Working Troubleshooting. . Bump. I'm amazed at how much stuff can go wrong when one little wire shorts out. Testimonials Check all connectors in the 2 fuse boxes are seated. Sometimes some lights stay on but after I restart my jeep they all turn off. Or the engine will crank/turn over, but not fire? Going fast is only half the fun You get to build it first. They were not water sealed (imagine that) and started shorting out. In most cases, this light comes on at the same time that the ABS light comes on. This can be helpful in off-road situations. In park, engine off, cycle keyswitch 3X between off and on ( not start) rapidly will display the codes. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Platinum Spark Plugs: Which is Better for Your Engine? I am getting a new adapter so i will have to see what happens. :thumbsup: 2013 JK Unlimited Gecko Green, 4" Skyjacker lift. The Fora platform includes forum software by XenForo. You are going to need a meter to read voltage on the starter relay. Many of these lights on a Jeep are meant to inform the driver when a system is enabled. One by one, press down on each fuse and relay to make sure they are seated properly. You should only use this setting if you are the only vehicle on the road. I actually isolated the problem by pulling one fuse at a time and it was in the dome light system. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission, which supports our community. 1) Tried remote start - didn't work but lights flashed 2) Got in jeep, pressed button - dash says "key fob not in vehicle" 3) Got 2nd key fob, pressed button - dash says "key fob not in vehicle" 4) Press fob into button per dash instruction - no change in OFF to ACC or RUN and still won't start The Fora platform includes forum software by XenForo. VIN Decoder. What ever is going on has to be common with the relay circuit. My speedometer stopped working while I was driving. 1. . Lowered or raised depending on the arrows direction. Think I saw that in Close Encounters of the Third Kind. Check the tire pressure and correct it to the recommended air pressure, as shown on the drivers door frame sticker. All 3 gauges: tachometer, temperature gauge and speedometer were. One spring day had 2 piece off and a random rain storm blew in b4 i got the 2 piece put back on. The blinker spead up and slowed down the other day too. Now my lights all light up and I lose all my gauges almost all the time even without hitting a bump. Check it with the engine running as well to see if the voltage fluctuates. It only happens for about 15-30 seconds then it fixed itself. This light means that the transmission fluid has overheated. Jeep Wrangler Warning Lights. TIPM problems affect alot of dodge/chrysler/jeep stuff. VerticalScope Inc., 111 Peter Street, Suite 600, Toronto, Ontario, M5V 2H1, Canada. When Your Dashboard Lights Flicker and Your Car Won't Start. This light means that stability control has been turned off. Then my radio would only come on sporadically. The Fora platform includes forum software by XenForo. Does it crank and just not fire up? I push it aside and try several more times to get the engine to turnover- I got nothing. From what I read the most common problem for crazy dash lights is the clock spring in the steering wheel. Pullover as soon as it is safe to do so. I found it by pouring water on each module until the issue went away. Instead of a dealer try a local reputable body shop and ask if they use an outside source for their more difficult diagnosis. Your Store: 7980 S Broadway Littleton, CO 80122-2708. This light can either the 4WD is activated, or if it is flashing, there is a problem with the 4WD system. I bought a replacement battery and so far it's been one week and all of the electrical problems have stopped. This light means that the vehicle security system is activated. JavaScript is disabled. Slow down and drive carefully to avoid slipping. The steering wheel may be tough to turn. Tried to juice her for ten mins, and as soon as we took the cables of, the lighs started flickering, and she knocked out again. Sometimes the dashboard lights will all come on, the speedometer and coolant needles will drop dead and the odometer won't read the mileage while driving. I have had a similar issue on my 2013 Rubicon, the red light over and to the right of the temp gauge would come on and I would hear a "Ding", the swaybar disconnect and several others lights would flash and the speedometer would act like I was slowing down and show a decrease in speed even though I never lost engine power and maintained my speed. Cleared the code, checked o2 operation and everything was fine. This light means that the outside temperature is below freezing. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission, which supports our community. Add me to the list..2008 JK - engine won't shut off, wipers / wiper fluid, lights and horn engage and will not stop My Jeep Liberty 2008 has this problem and has for years. Dash lights are one of the many joys of Wrangler ownership, and JKs are the most communicative Wrangler to date, but they can send you mixed signals. since the adapter totally blew, i have not had any issues with my electrical system. WELCOME FORUM COMMANDER- Retired Moderator. My TJ did this due to a bad ground. I have a 2012 jeep wrangler jk. Yup - it's possesed - call an Italian Catholic Priest Had a similar problem with my 08 jeep liberty. In this guide, well explain the most common dashboard symbols and warning lights that youll see on your Jeep, so youll know what to do when they pop up. I might have smelled some type of oil smell but than again was in trafficalso saw some weird oil like substance on the floor under the front drive side door, but that could have been from the krown anti rust treatment.. IMO the battery doesn't seem a likely cause for something so inconsistent. This light means the turn signals are on. Generic OBD-II scanners may not be able to read airbag scanners. Mine is a 2014 wrangler jku, and dealer changed tipm, and wcm (not sure what that is. VerticalScope Inc., 111 Peter Street, Suite 600, Toronto, Ontario, M5V 2H1, Canada. This light means that there is a problem with the electronic throttle. This is normal. Call Now. My mechanic just cleaned the wiring and I havent had issues with it since. Electrical / Dash gone crazy. In most cases, the problem is due to a bad ABS wheel speed sensor. If the exclamation is present, the all-wheel drive can not be activated due to a problem with the system. Cruise control will turn off if you press the brakes. The engine will not start. Or the dash backlighting? May 30, 2012 I have been searching this for two days and found a lot of people with similar problems but no confirmed solution. It acted up again right after I finished but nothing since. The Fora platform includes forum software by XenForo. Check the batteries in your keyfob and replace them if necessary. This light means that one of the doors is open or is not closed completely. The tail light fuse is making it turn off. They snugged it down, declared victory and gave it back to us. It says the ebrake has failed, its starts playing the seat belt warning tone and flashing the seat belt icon, and the air bag needs to be serviced and the oil needs to be serviced. Bought a new battery last year, seemed to help a little . Lights up when your oil pressure is dropping. This is only needed in off-roading situations. I ran the radio and put a meter on it and it went up and down not just down. Sounds like a can bus connector loose Or noise on the line. Posted by Deirdre on Nov 24, 2013. I have a 2013 JKU with the AEV 2.5 inch lift running kelly Safari 35's. Randomly my gauges and lights go crazy. A few of these lights indicate a problem or malfunction and inform the driver that that particular system has been disabled. 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