Stock Grand Cherokee Tech. All ZJ/WJ/WK Non-modified/stock questions go here! ZJ (93-98), WJ (99-04), WK (05+)
All ZJ/WJ/WK specific tech questions asked here!

Key Security Warning Light, Then All Lights

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Jun 21, 2018 | 01:34 PM
  #1  
GCLowner's Avatar
Thread Starter
Newbie
 
Joined: Jun 2018
Posts: 2
Likes: 0
From: NC
Year: 2000
Model: Grand Cherokee (WK2)
Engine: V8
Default Key Security Warning Light, Then All Lights

2000 Grand Cherokee Limited w/63K miles. After starting (just sometimes) the dashboard key light (a key icon in a circle with a line through it) comes on. After awhile (sometimes after the key light 2-3 miles later) all, and I mean all of the warning lights come on and the gauges all go to 0. The key happens anytime but all lights usually happens in the morning and not after the car has been driven a couple of times. The car runs fine, but all of the gauges dropping to 0 and the lights are disconcerting. What's wrong and can it be fixed??
Reply
Old Jun 21, 2018 | 09:01 PM
  #2  
dave1123's Avatar
Old fart with a wrench
 
Joined: Nov 2010
Posts: 14,398
Likes: 741
From: Manlius, east of Syracuse, NY
Year: 2000 XJ Sport & WJ Laredo
Model: Grand Cherokee (WJ)
Engine: 4.0L
Default

Sounds to me like a bad connection in the gauge cluster plug. All the electrical impulses that operate the gauges comes from the PCM (computer). You can pull the cluster very easily on your model. All it takes is to pop off the lower dash bezel above the steering wheel. It's held on by spring clips. Then there's 4 Phillips screws.
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
DJKnightmare
Stock XJ Cherokee Tech. All XJ Non-modified/stock questions go here
4
Jul 23, 2015 08:33 AM
Baseline 4x4 Outfitters
Vendor Showcase
45
Apr 6, 2015 10:10 AM
nukinfuts29
Stock Grand Cherokee Tech. All ZJ/WJ/WK Non-modified/stock questions go here!
15
Apr 22, 2011 08:06 PM
CosmicRust
Stock XJ Cherokee Tech. All XJ Non-modified/stock questions go here
4
Dec 21, 2010 12:53 AM
carltwo
Stock XJ Cherokee Tech. All XJ Non-modified/stock questions go here
18
May 29, 2009 03:20 PM

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
 



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 05:26 PM.