What does check gage mean on a 2000 ford explorer?
April 10, 2020. If your ford explorer is displaying a message telling you to check the gauges, the computer has registered an issue with a component that can be investigated by checking all your gauges and finding which one has a reading with an out of normal reading.
How to check for diagnostic trouble codes on a Jeep Grand Cherokee?
If you own a 1999-2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee, and your ‘Check Engine’ light is on, you can easily check for Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC’s) without a scanner using just a simple key sequence. Steps. Get into your vehicle and make sure the hood, rear tailgate, and all doors on your vehicle are shut.
What does the Check Engine light on a Jeep Grand Cherokee mean?
Once a Jeep Grand Cherokee’s check engine light illuminates, it means the On-Board Diagnostic system has repeatedly detected an engine malfunction.
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.
Why is My Jeep Grand Cherokee not recognizing my key?
It is the ignition switch. It is not recognizing your key correctly. The car basically thinks it is being stolen and shuts down. The dealer changed my ignition switch in Nov. of ’06 and I have not had the same problem since. Fortunately for myself the Jeep was still under warranty. I can’t imagine this is cheap.
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 does the check gauges light come on?
when the check gauges light comes on look at your dash and see what gauge is not reading properly, either temp or oil gauge. 38 people found this helpful. My 99 jeep cherokee sport started doing this the past week. The check gauges light comes on and the temp gauge goes to 250.
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 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!