The sentry key light on my 2000 Jeep cherokee stays on and the gages go up and down or don't work. All the dash lights stay on but the car runs, it did shut down twice but started back up. Help!

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2002 jeep grand cherokee starts for 3 sec then shuts down. key light on dadsh

Plug OBD2 in to the port under the dash if it starts and stays running then in default it'll be your cam sensor if not read the error code and have somebody at your local auto parts store translate that for you.

Jul 11, 2019 • Jeep Cars & Trucks

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The sentry key light stays on in my 99 jeep grand cherokee turns over but wont start replaced fuel pump disconnected computer, tried disconnecting battery to reset nothing works

Anti-theft system . Dealer , nothing you can do , disconnecting computers ,disconnecting the battery won't do anything ,. Light lit ? DTC'S - diagnostic trouble codes stored . need to have a qualified repair shop diagnose it.

Feb 03, 2018 • Jeep Cars & Trucks

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My Jeep Cherokee Limited 2004 is draining the battery when off. The Car heater/ac fan runs constantly and the interior lights stay on. When I jumped the car, the engine died when not pumping the acc

only the HL and parking work , key off.
find what lamps glow, key off.??
there are lots of interiour lamps.
dome lamps
dash park lamps
dash warning lamps
map lamps
foot lamps. lots more,. name some.
with keys in pocket, and HL and park switch off.
best is to do this in the dark.

and thus the name Dark current. (or phantom drains.)

Feb 10, 2014 • Jeep Cars & Trucks

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Key gauge lights up and stays lit while other gauge lights go off/on intermittently. Jeep seemingly runs fine, power windows work, radio works. What to do!

If it is a warning light shaped like a door key, it could be the warning light for the security system. Its telling you there is a problem with the chip in your key or the sensor in the lock cylinder.
Your owner's manual should show all of the warning lights and what they mean.

Dec 18, 2012 • 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee

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Sounds like it could be a problem with the ignition switch. Does the vehicle stall or keep running? Do the lights go out or do the stay on until you cycle the key? Have you tried Turing the key a little back and forth when this happens to see if the problem goes away?

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Sep 03, 2012 • 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee

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My 99 jeep grand cherokee will turn on but wont stay running it will turn off within seconds by its self. also non of the gages on the dash will work

Check engine light is on isn't it!

Jan 26, 2011 • 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee

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When jump starting my 99 jeep GC I accidentally hit the negative post with a pos cable (hot) large spark and subsequently it would crank but not start. Sentry key light came on steady as did check engine....

Not sure, but if Sentry Light stay on, by shorting it, the anti-theft system stay on ! Unplug the battery for 30min's reconnect it, and try it again, alot of chance that the anti-theft system will reprogram and will function normally ! You can go to a Local Dealer with your Jeep they will reprogram the system and everything will be fine ! For the Check Engine, need a OBD2 Code Scanner or a Garage/Dealer Scanner to know the Code Stored in the PCM and it will tell if PCM is okay too !

Aug 10, 2010 • 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee

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1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee- When I turn the engine on, it runs for about two seconds and then stalls. The gauges do not move when I do this, and the windows won't go down either. I have checked all of the...

Is there a little key icon staying lit on the right side of your dash? If so it's a sentry key, which is an immobilizer key. You need the gray one to start the Jeep the blacks one is not chipped.

Feb 18, 2010 • 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee

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Flasher lights stayed flashing, no gages would work.

Try Re-Activating the Remote System to Lock, Unlock and back to Lock again several times. Does the original problem re-occur? If so there is a problem with the Remote System, and possibly with the Remote itself sticking. Try Lock and Unlock and disconnect the battery. Wait at least 5 to 30-minutes before reconnecting. The remote itself you can take apart and check to see if the depress button is sticking causing the signal to be constantly sent over and over again.

Jan 10, 2010 • 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee

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2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee. brake lights would not turn off now battery is dead tried to start it and it will not turn over but there is loud ticking noise that continues even when I take the key out of the...

Check the brake light switch, located under the dash above the brake pedal. The other noise may not even be related to brake lights staying on

Dec 02, 2009 • 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee

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Bad 12v power feed , " power distribution"
battery lugs, clean and tight
battery measure, 12.6vdc or more parked. key out.
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fuses loose?(cracked fuses)
check fuse boxes for damage, corrosion, water intrusion, et cetra?
when it does that, did you scan it? OBD2 scan tool?
consider getting it serviced?

does wiggling the key solve it, or make it worse.
(while ON, wiggle it in that spot)_
do you have huge heavy objects connected to the key ring,? causing for sure damage to the key switch$$$$

Testimonial: "I don't have a scanner but I will go get it done and let you know."

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Probably the electric part of the ignition switch

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