Why is the check gauges light on in my Jeep?
If the charge indicator is low, this may illuminate the check gauges light to warn you the alternator may be failing. Consider hiring an experienced technician like one from YourMechanic who can come out and look over the vehicle to offer a more personal diagnosis of the warning light.
Why is the lightning bolt light on my Jeep Commander?
After a new thermostat and pressure cap, if the temp needle still doesn’t move, I’d inspect the wiring and test the sensor with a ohm meter. It could be you have air in the system that is keeping the temp sensor uncovered. The 4.7 and 5.7 have purge plugs but the 3.7 apparently doesn’t.
What are the warning lights on a jeep?
The following are warning lights and indicators found in vehicles built by Jeep. Click a link to learn more about each one. They are roughly ordered by importance, which tends to be by color (red, amber, yellow, orange, green, blue, gray), but there are nearly 80 of them so be patient!
What should I do if my check gauge light is on?
When you notice the Check Gauge light is on don’t panic. Pull over to a safe spot, well lit at night, and look over the dashboard gauges. One of the other gauge lights should be lit. That will be what the Check Gauge light was warning you about. It could be as simple as you are running out of gas or as serious as your engine is having problems.
If the charge indicator is low, this may illuminate the check gauges light to warn you the alternator may be failing. Consider hiring an experienced technician like one from YourMechanic who can come out and look over the vehicle to offer a more personal diagnosis of the warning light.
After a new thermostat and pressure cap, if the temp needle still doesn’t move, I’d inspect the wiring and test the sensor with a ohm meter. It could be you have air in the system that is keeping the temp sensor uncovered. The 4.7 and 5.7 have purge plugs but the 3.7 apparently doesn’t.
The following are warning lights and indicators found in vehicles built by Jeep. Click a link to learn more about each one. They are roughly ordered by importance, which tends to be by color (red, amber, yellow, orange, green, blue, gray), but there are nearly 80 of them so be patient!
What causes the Check Engine light to come on?
Problem seems to cycle – driving along, suddenly the check engine light comes on along with the electronic throttle control warning light, as the temp gauge drops to zero – which triggers the Check Gauges warning light to come on. Drive more, stop a few times, ETC light goes off, temp gauge starts working again.
How can I tell if my Jeep is still on the ground?
In the case of the boot being intact and if you have a dial indicator handy, you can check vertical and horizontal movement that way. Another test you can do with a jack is to lift one of your wheels off the ground while your friend watches a ball joint. Take a pry bar and place it in between the floor and your tire.
What does death wobble mean on a Jeep Wrangler?
Death wobble is a rapid oscillation in your steering components and results in your steering wheel moving very quickly from side to side. It has earned this name because it feels like your Wrangler is literally falling apart and that letting go of the steering wheel can lead to a very bad day.
How do you test the wheel bearings on a Jeep Wrangler?
You should also check the control arm bushings for gouged or missing rubber. Wheel bearings: The wheel bearings on your Wrangler are tested in a manner much like your tie-rod ends. Begin by using a jack to lift one of your front wheels off the ground and place your hands on the top and bottom of the wheel.
What does the temperature gauge mean on a Jeep Grand Cherokee?
You could be having an overheating problem (Temperature gauge near or in the red) You could be having a charging system problem (Battery or Amp gauge reading in the “discharge” or “low voltage” area.)
How to know if your Jeep Grand Cherokee is out of fuel?
You could be nearly out of fuel (Fuel gauge reading near empty) Your oil pressure could be low (OIl Pressure gauge reading very low)….You have to look at your gauges to find out what is going on that is not normal. You can’t post conmments that contain an email address.
What does the check gauge light mean on a Jeep Grand Cherokee?
If your “Check Gauges” light is on, the light means pretty much whay it says…CHECK GAUGES! One or more of your gauges is/are reading outside of normal operating range.
What causes the check gauges light to come on?
My car has 50000 miles. My car has an automatic transmission. In most cases, one of the gauges on the dashboard may be reaching a high, low or inaccurate value to trigger the check gauges light. The idle control valve is not located near the belt but may cause starting or idling issues.
You could be nearly out of fuel (Fuel gauge reading near empty) Your oil pressure could be low (OIl Pressure gauge reading very low)….You have to look at your gauges to find out what is going on that is not normal. You can’t post conmments that contain an email address.
What do you need to know about the air bag light?
With that in mind, here are 6 things you need to know: 1 On your dash, you will see a light that either says Air Bag or SRS. 2 In some vehicles, you might see a warning saying, “airbag deactivated,” or, “air bag off.” 3 If your airbag light is on, it could also indicate a problem with your seat belts.
How to reset an airbag light you it still runs?
Start the engine. The SRS light should come on for seven seconds, and then shut off and stay off. The airbag light has been reset. If you continue to drive your vehicle with the SRS light illuminated, you may risk an accidental deployment of the airbag. “How To Use Automotive Diagnostic Scanners (Motorbooks Workshop)”; Martin; 2008
Is it safe to drive with the air bag light on?
It could be a problem in the sensor that causes the light to come on. Or, the problem could be that your airbags will not deploy if you end up in a collision. It is not recommended you take the chance.
Why are all the lights on my Jeep Cherokee not working?
The lights work (cel, seatbelt light, air bag, etc) but the actual gauges don’t work. Any ideas of where I should check? All the grounds seem to be connected, and I haven’t made any changes with wiring in regard to the cluster.
Why is the instrument cluster on my Jeep Cherokee not working?
The cluster has stopped working again too. I decided to hook my OBD2 scanner up figuring there was probably a code and I pulled the following: P1686, P1694, P1698. All of them have to do with the PCM not communicating with the instrument cluster.
Why is the CPS on my Jeep Cherokee not working?
According tothe All Data the white w/ double black trace and the purple with brown trace wires are communication wires that go back to the PCM. Again, another reason why I don’t think that the CPS is bad.
Why is the Speedo cable on my Jeep Cherokee not working?
No speedo cable. They are electronic after 91. When you moved your grounds did you grind of the paint under the ground connector? okay well im out of answers. No speedo cable. They are electronic after 91. When you moved your grounds did you grind of the paint under the ground connector?
What kind of Lights does a Jeep Grand Cherokee have?
All the lights (Check engine, transmission, abs, auto traction, etc, etc, etc) in my 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4.7 Laredo’s instrument panel suddenly went on and off twice while driving (First time ever)…. And then the auto traction light as well as the ESP/BAS lights stayed on…
When does the check gauge light come on?
The Check Gauges light will only come on after it’s hit third gear and has been running in it for a least 10 seconds. I tested this for about 5 minutes riding around my neighborhood in 1st and 2nd trying to keep it under 3rd. Once I hit the main streets, the light came on within 10-15 seconds. I tried this twice.