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INSTRUMENT CLUSTER ICONS STAYING ON

Discussion in 'Cherokee' started by MARLIN60, Jan 16, 2018.

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  1. Jan 19, 2018 at 5:52 PM
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    I ( stupidly ) left key in ignition, and in the on position, got involved with something else, and forgot about it. Didn't realize it, for a few days. I very rarely drive it Aggrex :)
     
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  2. Jan 19, 2018 at 7:05 PM
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    Hey....we all have our moments dude. A dead battery is no big deal. We just need to figure out why your showing warning lights and codes. Hang in there @MARLIN60. I'm sure some one here will help with that issue.
     
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  3. Jan 19, 2018 at 7:26 PM
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    Your Jeep is not like mine. Not sure what to tell you. Only advice I can tell you. Buy a Superchip. You can clear your DTCs with it. If your Jeep is running fine. Warning lights are just a pain in the ass. This may be your solution
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  5. Jan 19, 2018 at 8:00 PM
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    Ya' got me on the SUPERCHIP JK. What is it, and what do i type in, to search online for it?
     
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  6. Jan 20, 2018 at 8:57 AM
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    Superchip is a power programmer that reprograms mostly your timing curve for optimal power instead of the optimal fuel efficiency the factory has the jeep programmed for. There are many programmers out there, but when it comes to the JK I hear Superchip the most. I like to fix ongoing issues first before I start making changes. You likely already know this, but with the jeep running using a volt meter test the volts you are getting at the battery. This will tell you if your alternator is working at full capacity. You should be getting around 14volts.
     
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  7. Jan 20, 2018 at 9:03 AM
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    Don't know if this will work for you, but I found this.

    Happened to me when I took a steep and sharp turn out of the gas station. Reset it like this:

    1. Turn vehicle on.
    2. Turn wheel all the way left.
    3. Turn wheel all the way right.
    4. Shut off vehicle.
    5. Turn vehicle back on. Lights should go off in second gear.
    If they come back on, may be a wheel speed sensor.
     
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  8. Jan 20, 2018 at 9:30 AM
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    The 4 icons are: #6-Air Bag, #9-Security Light, #11/16-ESP/BAS light.
    Will check alt output, when i try getting error codes, using on/off key test Offgrid. Thanks
     
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  9. Jan 20, 2018 at 9:32 AM
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    Will give this a shot too Offgrid
     
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  10. Jan 20, 2018 at 6:38 PM
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    My only response to that is. That's not all a Superchip does. And I've never used it to reprogram my timing curve. Factory setting has been best for my set up. It will reset non performance DTCs when shutting down. The icons he is reporting. Will not hurt performance. Just my 2 cents.
     
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  11. Jan 20, 2018 at 6:41 PM
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    Hope it works for ya dude. This appears to be driving alot of us crazy. Im sure a fix is out there.
     
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  12. Jan 20, 2018 at 9:40 PM
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    Well JK/guys, i've tried all suggestions today, and even a couple of my own ideas. I also think a chip would be an expensive end around play, so i don't think i'll go that route. The alt is putting out 14.7 volts, so that's good, but the #$^%% icons are still lit up...:annoyed: :crapstorm: I think i'm going to have to throw in the towel, as the bitch purrs like a kitten, and no driving prob. I'll just have to drive with my eyes closed, so i don't have to look at them...LOL
     
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  13. Jan 21, 2018 at 8:12 AM
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    If you have a Traction Control switch, try turning that off right after you start the engine, and before you drive off. Another issue is that it could be a dirty or bad speed sensor.
     
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  14. Jan 21, 2018 at 8:14 AM
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    I read the steps were"

    start the car, and set the wheels straight
    turn off the car
    restart the car
    turn the wheels all the way to the right
    turn the wheels all the way to the left
    turn the wheels all the way to the right again
    center the wheels
    turn off the car
    restart the car
     
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  15. Jan 21, 2018 at 9:27 AM
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    I don't have Quadra-trac Chris, but it says it's Grand Cherokee Laredo 4X4. I assume, as there is no shift levers, that it goes into 4x4 mode, when it feels a wheel slip. There is an ESP button, which is one of the icons that are on, in conjunction with the BAS icon. They stay on, when Jeep is running. Pushing the button to off, makes no difference. If i never had an icon alert before i had the batt discharge, i don't really think that a speed sensor would be the prob, but searching through manual i find no alert icon for that prob?
     
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  16. Jan 21, 2018 at 9:35 AM
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    Tried this step, but your description is different from one posted above, and will try that. Sure sounds like Chrysler has a warped sense of humor. I'm willing to bet, that if i called one of their highly esteemed techs, he'd ask me if i performed two Irish Jigs, and one Polka, before i attempted any of the above.....lol
     
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  17. Jan 21, 2018 at 1:16 PM
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    I read a few threads of folks who had the same icons illuminated, and the wheel speed sensor was the issue. Seems a couple fixed the issue just by cleaning the sensor, while one person had a broken wire.
     
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    WOW!! Don't know why, or why they are related, but i'll check it out Chris. I still believe there's nothing wrong, as the Jeep was parked there, after i last drove it, with no lit icons, and when the batt discharged, and was re-charged, they appeared??? Keep ya' posted :)
     
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  19. Jan 21, 2018 at 4:30 PM
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    You are correct JKBOB. I guess I should have said as far as performance goes. Superchip programmars do all kinds of cool little things like adjusting speedo and shift points for changes in tire size and gear ratios. In some applications it can adjust the minimal tire pressure for the dummy light, and I'm sure many more things again based on your vehicle. Best to confirm with the company you purchase your programmer from.
     
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  20. Jan 21, 2018 at 4:35 PM
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    The EAS system gets its information from wheel speed sensors. It tells if one wheel is spinning and maybe another wheel is locking up etc etc. This will also affect the ABS. If the sensor is not functioning the ABS will not know if the wheel has locked up so it cant tell the system to pump the brakes. THis is how they can be related.
     
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