outbackski

Hi
Can anyone give an idea why every time I turn ignition on my LCD screen in the dash under the radio,reverts back to a date and time that needs to be reset and flashing.
every time I reset the date and time and turn ignition off I have to reset.....
very frustrating..
PS i just changed an alternator,could that have anything to do with the problem..
marc

99FreshenedCherokee

i think you have your red and yellow wires mixed up. can you turn it on without the key?

outbackski

Hi
what red and yellow ires do you mean,when i replaced the alternator all the wires went back the same.

99FreshenedCherokee

not on your alternator, I dont think that should have messed with anything, although i dont have a gc.Im talking about the wires on the radio.Is it the original or an aftermarket? does the radio turn on without the key?If it does then you have your red and yellow wires on your radio hooked up wrong. yellow should be a constant 12v for memory and the red should only be 12v when the ignition is on.

outbackski

No its not the radio,the radio is seperate to the message center.
there is a led screen in the dash that gives you information,such as date ,time,when next service is due.etc,and that keeps flashing the date until i reset,beut when power is turned off ,I have to go through the resetting.

99FreshenedCherokee

oh, in that case maybe it does have something to do with your recent alternator replacement.sorry i dont have much more input on this.

outbackski

Hi Guy's
problem fixed...the battery was stuffed,new battery fixed all problems.
marc