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Headlights come on automatically and engine won't even click

Discussion in 'Cherokee' started by Eric, Sep 10, 2017.

  1. Sep 10, 2017 at 10:55 AM
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    On my 95 Grand Cherokee limited edition i have a problem. When i hook my battery the head lights come on automatically and the engine will not even click. It is almost like the security system is on. Any thoughts would be most helpful. thanks for the help Eric
     
  2. Sep 10, 2017 at 11:20 AM
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    Welcome to the site! I presume the light switch is turned Off, and the battery is in good charge/condition?
     
  3. Sep 10, 2017 at 11:37 AM
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    sure ie
     
  4. Sep 10, 2017 at 11:37 AM
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    sure is
     
  5. Sep 10, 2017 at 12:15 PM
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    I would start with making sure all the battery connections are clean. Check the ground cable and make sure it has a clean, and tight connection to the vehicle
     
  6. Sep 10, 2017 at 12:47 PM
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    I checked all is good what has me confused is that the head lights come on automatically when i hook up the battery and the switch is off.
     
  7. Sep 10, 2017 at 12:49 PM
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    Then hit the key and nothing. I have tried the lock on the lift gate too shut down the security system and nothing.
     
  8. Sep 10, 2017 at 1:39 PM
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    If it the oem security system try locking and unlocking the passenger door with the key while all the other doors are shut. If it's an after market system I would check with the company that made it.
     
  9. Sep 10, 2017 at 1:43 PM
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    I will give it a try thanks will let you know.
     
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