I bent over the gear shift at the light, my car went crazy now its saying the car will ahut off. Some are held invisible until it happens several times. Haha, Land of Confusion was an awesome video! In most cases, this light comes on at the same time that the ABS light comes on. I ran the radio and put a meter on it and it went up and down not just down. VerticalScope Inc., 111 Peter Street, Suite 600, Toronto, Ontario, M5V 2H1, Canada. Hey! Very weird problem. Come join the discussion about reviews, performance, trail riding, gear, suspension, tires, classifieds, troubleshooting, maintenance, for all JL, JT, JK, TJ, YJ, and CJ models! Oil Temperature Warning Light (Red) Appears as a thermometer in an oil can. Pro-Comp 35" Xterrain tires. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. I've had this problem 4 times since my warranty ran out. The most common causes for flickering dashboard lights and no engine crank in Jeep Wrangler are weak battery, corrosion on battery terminals, and bad ground connection. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Have any advice? 2013 jeep wrangler unlimited Sahara. Once the engine cools down, check the engine coolant level. They warned me it had to be programmed. My 2011 Wrangler is doing the same thing but so much worse than what you describe. 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. Team These symbols and lights are designed to alert you to potential problems with your vehicle, and its essential to understand what they mean and how to respond to them. What ever is going on has to be common with the relay circuit. I'd say a bad ground is on track but you will likely have to try and trace it fom the source. Could it have also been the transfer case? Update on Mine: Dealer kept it for two days and all they found was a loose connector at the alternator. WELCOME FORUM COMMANDER- Retired Moderator. By "won't even try to start" you mean nothing? I have a 2012 jeep wrangler jk. Here I do this for you: Is it only the indicators that are going on and off or are the lights going from high to low beam? Jeep Wrangler Warning Lights. Call Now. The others just stay on. Check the gas cap and tighten it. dash lights stay on, Transfer case in 2 wheel hi tansmission in Park lights go out. Has anyone from this thread found help for this? Recently my dash lights have been going crazy, took it to the dealer who changed out the win module, seemed fine for a while then lights continued. LOL. HELP! This light means that the all-wheel drive is in low-range mode. and our 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. Weak battery The leading cause of flickering dashboard lights and no start in Jeep Wrangler is weak battery. I've had the same thing happen on my '08 JK. 2007 jk wrangler tipm failure Just bought 07 wrangler unlimited and had three weeks, when wipers started going and squirting water, horn kept honking, lights flashing, heater stopped working. Bought in 14 and at dealership I had remote start installed. WK2 -Suspension/Driveline/Brakes/Wheels/Tires. The check engine light is the most serious warning light that may appear on your vehicles dashboard. It's probably just upset you don't drive it more. For more information, please see our Cleared the code, checked o2 operation and everything was fine. Not sure about tipm issues in the newer ones, may be worth a check. Ive got 44 k miles on it so im out of warranty. Mine looked clean too but it was absolutely the sway bar making it mess up. 08 with 15k? Bump. This light means that the vehicle is locked, and the security system is activated. I read this somewhere, I wonder if it's my problem: Now that I'm reading more it could also be due to a corroded connector in the wiring harness beneath the carpet on the drivers side front or a problem with the clockspring. As far as your electrical issue goes, I'm not much help but I will be watching this thread because I have a 90 too. 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. A forum community dedicated to all jeep owners and enthusiasts. IMO the battery doesn't seem a likely cause for something so inconsistent. Sorry I can't provide more help. GO. Most likely, one of the glow plugs is bad. We participate in the Amazon, Advance Auto Parts, eBayaffiliate programs and may earn a commission when you purchase using links on this site. It indicates potential serious damage to your engine. Your email address will not be published. Ugggh. Jump to Latest Follow . This light means that lane assist is enabled. It was the electronic sway bar disconnect motor in mine. ABS Module would go crazy when heat soaked. The radio clock resets itself about everytime things go haywire (about once every 30 minutes or more). My '07 was having the cluster-reboot problem intermittently, but when it happened it would always be at about he same distance from home. Add windshield washer fluid to the reservoir in the engine bay. The battery warning light can be caused by a faulty alternator, a serpentine belt problem, a defective voltage regulator, and even a bad battery. Someone, please help. Parts Catalog JavaScript is disabled. It's under $30. This light means that adaptive cruise control has been activated. The ABS light was on as was the brake warning light. . This light means that the stability control has been disabled. This light means that the vehicles speed has been limited. I think they have to program the computer that is built in with it so that it matches our Jeep and has the correct mileage recorded on it. 3 times when I press my unlock button and once while driving - pretty much empties the washer fluid reservoir before I can get the battery disconnected. VerticalScope Inc., 111 Peter Street, Suite 600, Toronto, Ontario, M5V 2H1, Canada. If they are, tighten them up. Sounds like a can bus connector loose Or noise on the line. 1301 York Rd #800Timonium Maryland 21093 USA, About It is possible to disconnect the Sway Bar electronically on some Jeep vehicles, which allows for better traction in off-road conditions. Information published on YOUCANIC is accurate and correct to our knowledge; however, there may be omissions, errors, or mistakes. Remove both battery connectors and wire brush them and the battery posts thoroughly with a wire brush or a battery wire brush kit which includes male & female wire brushes meant for the battery and it's connectors. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission, which supports our community. Fuse out it starts? That was just part of the problem. I also realized the jeep won't even try to start if the headlights/ taillights are on. 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. Afterall, no one wants to go to the dealer and get bent over. You are going to need a meter to read voltage on the starter relay. Do not drive with this light on. This light means there is water contamination in fuel. Stability control may have been turned off because you pressed the button on the dashboard or a problem with the system. If the lights are off, there is a max of 8 volts when the engine is starting. I had hit a big bump and my entire dash lit up, gauges stopped working, wipers went on, no turn signals. It's also covered under warranty. May 30, 2012 I have been searching this for two days and found a lot of people with similar problems but no confirmed solution. :thumb: Probably a fuse or relay but regardless, what ever is tripping them all together should be fixed pronto. JKU Instrument Cluster going crazy. The vehicle will keep a constant speed. Now there is good and bad news 4 this. What do you mean going crazy? I just dropped it off at the dealer shop. This is normal. When Your Dashboard Lights Flicker and Your Car Won't Start. Now my lights all light up and I lose all my gauges almost all the time even without hitting a bump. I'd say it's major. This is getting old quick. Posted by Deirdre on Nov 24, 2013. Electrical / Dash gone crazy. Models examined include Cherokee, Compass, Patriot, Renegade . All 3 gauges: tachometer, temperature gauge and speedometer were. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission, which supports our community. So far so good. My TJ did this due to a bad ground. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. report back what you find. The fuel pump symbol with a line across comes when the vehicle cuts the fuel to the engine. The steering wheel may be tough to turn. Use an ABS Scanner to read the fault codes from the ABS and traction modules. Fog lights are mounted on the lower part of the front bumper. This light means the parking lights have been turned on. 2013 JKU Sport, billet, auto, 3.73, LSD, 35/12.5/17 Duratracs on Quadratec Hardrock wheels, 2.5" Metalcloak coils, Rancho RS9000XL shocks, TF Sport Arms (8), TF rear track bar mount, TF bump stop pads with Metalcloak Duraspring upper bumpstops, Mopar 2" lift front driveshaft, Mopar 4" lift brake lines, Bushwacker 9.5" pocket flares (stock width), aftermarket vented hood. Sounds like a can bus connector loose Or noise on the line. JavaScript is disabled. An HDC light is normal, unless you are not in 4L and the ESC Off light is also on. Replaced it and no problems. Of course, my disclaimer here is that your Jeep should see your local dealership as soon as possible if any indicator lights come on. Well, after a month of my Jeep sitting in the Dealership's Service Dept and still not being fixed, I decided to trade it in for a 2014 Rubicon. 2020 RAM 1500 Rebel Ecodiesel (DT) *CURRENT* - 2018 Renegade 2.4 (BU) *CURRENT* - 2018 Wrangler 3.6 (JK-U) - 2017 Patriot 2.0 (MK74). VerticalScope Inc., 111 Peter Street, Suite 600, Toronto, Ontario, M5V 2H1, Canada. I have been super busy and i don't like keeping threads hanging. This light means there is low oil pressure. They are waiting on parts to replace the instrument cluster. Mine ended up being a quick fix- I found out the previous owner had spilled coffee/soda on the parking brake, which had caused the electrical issues. If this light comes on when you try to start the vehicle, the key is not recognized. OK so there is no power going to the solenoid if the lights are on. You said the disco wiring is clean but did you try to turn on the jeep with it disconnected? I've noticed it happens when Jeep is warm, not overheating but as soon as it warms up all dash lights go nuts & wipers go on & off we've already checked & cleaned battery connections any advice would be appreciated My friend's VW Routan (Chrysler town and country) had weird issues and luckily his turned out to be a dead battery. 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. Cookie Notice In most cases, the problem is due to a bad ABS wheel speed sensor. 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. http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=696596, http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/f96/wont-start-wipers-lights-turn-no-dash-2500418/. Most OBD-II scanners can only reach check engine codes and not diagnose other systems such as airbags, ABS, traction control, etc. Come join the discussion about performance, modifications, classifieds, reviews, engine swaps, troubleshooting, suspension, and more! Nope I unplugged it and everything stopped, and back to normal. This would also explain why all power cut out to the vehicle. It sounds like your headlight switch is bad. update: mine has been in the shop now for 2 weeks straight and they still haven't figured it out. The vehicle has no power and may not respond when pressing the gas pedal when this light comes on. When this light stays on, the transmission may get stuck in gear, not shift, or you may experience erratic shifting. The proper response to this problem is to disconnect the wiring harness plug at each of the (4) wheel sensors - check for wire damage (chaffing, bare wire, kinking, etc) - check for dirt and/or corrosion - clean both the plug and contacts - use liberal dielectic grease - and reinstall the plug. Last week the water pump started squealing and they had to replace it. In most cases, this light comes on because the throttle body is defective or the gas/accelerator pedal is faulty. Check these troubleshooting and repair guides for more help on your Jeep. The blinker spead up and slowed down the other day too. I drive it 3 blocks and as Im sitting at a dead stop in a parking spot with the engine on and in park, the horn, wipers, lights, and washer fluid come on simultaneously and stay on until I pop the hood and jiggle a few relays (believe they go to my HID lights) next to my fuse box, aka the TIPM Totally Integrated Power Module, is that right?- then everything shuts off. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. A forum community dedicated to Jeep Renegade owners and enthusiasts. You need to check the voltage on the ignition terminal with the lights on and off while trying to start it. This light means there is a problem with the all-wheel-drive system. Slow down and drive carefully to avoid slipping. Even the slightest break in contact will cause the condition you describe. Have you installed any accessories into the factory CAN-BUS? Typically 35 PSI. Lights have not shown up again since this happenedwould you still be concerned? Mine is a 2014 wrangler jku, and dealer changed tipm, and wcm (not sure what that is. This light means that the fog lights are turned on. You need to service the 4WD system. This light means that you need to add DPF fluid. One spring day had 2 piece off and a random rain storm blew in b4 i got the 2 piece put back on. 303.515.7308. . I also had a slight starter motor hesitation when starting the Jeep up in the morning. Generic OBD-II scanners may not be able to read airbag scanners. I have a 2015 Limited. This light comes on a diesel engine when you first turn the ignition. They are on can bus too. Lowered or raised depending on the arrows direction. After about 30 seconds, the power comes back on and everything works. You are getting close now with the last description. A forum community dedicated to all jeep owners and enthusiasts. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission, which supports our community. Or the dash backlighting? Switched it out.. Tipm installed and no issues at all. Check your battery connections to make sure they are clean and tight. To disable, unlock the vehicle and insert a key in the ignition. VerticalScope Inc., 111 Peter Street, Suite 600, Toronto, Ontario, M5V 2H1, Canada. 1. Lights, horn, wipers.. Like a car seizure. Doing so can lead to serious engine problems. 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. We hope you find the Jeep Dashboard Warning Lights and Symbols guide helpful. I basically matched up the fuses, made sure everything was seated, disconnected the battery and disconnected the TIPM. 2)Clicking sound when turning the key. My battery load tested fine on a heavy cranking load. Your email address will not be published. Occasionally if I hit a big bump my interior lights would flicker. It said left rear o2 sensor was out of range. Not even a clicky clicky from the engine compartment? Pull over immediately and shut off the engine. http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/f12/how-check-fault-codes-1257145/, http://s702.photobucket.com/user/meanmax/library/?sort=4&page=0, http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/f12/forum-search-google-1003734/, http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/f12/91-hard-no-start-long-cranks-cold-explained-490788/, http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/f12/headlights-flicker-randomly-dont-know-why-970124/, http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=site%3Ajeepforum.com%2Fforum%2Ff12%2F+&btnG=Search&aq=f&aqi=&aql=&oq=&gs_rfai=#q=site:jeepforum.com/forum/f12/+headlights+turn+off&hl=en&safe=active&prmd=imvns&ei=FGXGT9erHMrs2QWxmczoAQ&start=20&sa=N&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.r_qf.,cf.osb&fp=6e071a6a38c16054&biw=1002&bih=586, http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/f12/repair-w-pix-stock-gauge-cluster-how-991307/. 1) Dash/cluster lights go crazy! Just driving along, suddenly all sorts of warnings appear on the dash. 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