by nurse2004 on October 30th, 2006

Question

Help answer this question below.

My 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee will not start, crack, or turn over. When the turn key is off the gauges go all the way to the right then back to the left. What could be wrong?

Like
Report

Share:: Facebook; Twitter; Other

Answers. 5 helpful answers below.

by steelstr45 on July 1st, 2008
I have a Grand Cherokee. That happens with a very weak battery. The gauges cycle all the way and make a lot of clicking sounds.
Comments
Add a comment...
- Like
- Report
No comments. Post one | Permalink
by DudeLer on July 1st, 2008
another very old question.
old questions should just expire.
Comments
Add a comment...
- Like
- Report
No comments. Post one | Permalink
by geek860 on July 1st, 2008
alancl1 may have your answer. I'm not aware of the jeep cable per say but it does seem to sort of explain your problem.

As for the gauges bouncing, that to me sounds like a dead battery. Try getting a boost and see if it starts. If it does, get a new battery right away. Clean the terminals and cables at the same time with baking soda and water using a stiff wire brush.

That's the best advice I can offer.
Comments
Add a comment...
- Like
- Report
No comments. Post one | Permalink
by 3mrhythm on July 1st, 2008
my jeep started doing something simular. its happend twice .. once while i was stopped at a light .. the radio got really loud then made a pop noise .. then all teh gauges started going back and forth .. so i turned the jeep off and it would'nt start for about a minute .. then it started and all was well.. didnt even lose the presets on the radio... then a week week ago it happend again and wouldnt start... it happend when we were shopping.. so i left the car in the parking lot and shopped.. still didnt start. so i turned the key a few times.. gauges jumped.. then i pressed the brake really hard and wiggled the shifter... then it started.. could be complete coincidence. i did notice that my battery terminals are coroded .. i'll try cleaning those.. I did have brake work done recently .. and the shop was less than satisfactory . and i dont plan to go there again.. but maybe they screwed something up.. shortly after my brakes were done my heater blower stopped working .. I did notice after the first power spike thing the heater started blowing for a second then worked for a little bit.. then didn't again... every strange...

any one have any ideas? would this shed any more light on it? I was thinking maybe a voltage meter since it seems the gauges are getting a little power even though everything is off
Comments
- I can help on the heater blower not working. You may have already fixed this, but passenger side under the dash, bottom of blower motor yopu will find a black box about 2"x3" with 3 or 4 heavy wires leading into it. This controls the blower motor speed and is known to have electrical connections too small for the motors power draw. The connector actually gets hot, melts down, and fails. Jeep/chrysler actually has an improved connection you can buy, but in my case I needed the blower to work right now.
  My fix was to remove the box and solder about 4" of wire leads directly to the terminals in the box, add removable type connectors to the end (like spade male/female combo) and replace box. all fixed.
  
  Report
  
  by glosol on December 12th, 2008
Add a comment...
- Like
- Report
1 comment | Post one | Permalink
by alancl1 on April 22nd, 2007
Maybe an old battery or bad connection.
Try jump starting it and see if that works.
Right now my Jeep does almost the same thing because of a cable that is attached to the brake and shift lever so it can't be started in Drive. The cable is loose and makes the computer think I'm in Drive or something like that. I need to wiggle the shifter and press on the brake a hundred times to get it to start.
Comments
Add a comment...
- Like
- Report
No comments. Post one | Permalink

Question

My 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee will not start, crack, or turn over. When the turn key is off the gauges go all the way to the right then back to the left. What could be wrong?

Answers. 5 helpful answers below.

Comments

Comments

Comments

Comments

Comments

Did this answer your question? If not, then ask a new question or create a poll.

More Questions. Additional questions in this category.

Follow us on Facebook!

Related Ads

Related Questions

2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee will not start, when you put the key in, it will not turn, it is like it is locked. The alarm was set off, and since then, no start. HELP! I have to go to work, and not a way if it doesn't start...

2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee wont start. not even a clicking coming from the starter. The first time it happened, last nite, I turned key to on position and no sound or spin or anything. The second turn of the key it fired right up.

My 02 grand jeep cherokees engine wont start, when i turn the key in the ignition the electrical parts come on such as the radio and the lights for the gauges but the engine does not start. what could be wrong with the car?

I have Jeep Grand Cherokee that ran hot for about 15 mins. I shut it off and let it sit overnight. This morning it will not turn over. The dash lights are bright but when you turn to the key to the start position there is a humming sound and a

My 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee just started leaking antifreeze on my way home from camping this weekend. It only drips when I first turn it off. It doesn't leak out more than a half a cup or so and it stops when I start it. I does not overheat either.

Professionally Researched

When should the rear shocks be changed on a 2000 jeep grand cherokee?

What oil should be used in a 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo?

What Size Are the Lug Nuts on a 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee?

Will 20 inch wheels fit a 2003 jeep grand cherokee?

Where is the fuel filter on a 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee?

ANSWERBAG BUZZ

Answerbag.com
Your favorite Q&A site is on Facebook! Become a fan to connect with the ever-growing community of Answerbaggers, share your thoughts and find out what Answerbag's up to next!

Question

My 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee will not start, crack, or turn over. When the turn key is off the gauges go all the way to the right then back to the left. What could be wrong?

Answers. 5 helpful answers below.

Comments

Comments

Comments

Comments

Comments

Did this answer your question? If not, then ask a new question or create a poll.

More Questions. Additional questions in this category.

Follow us on Facebook!

Related Ads

Related Questions

Professionally Researched

ANSWERBAG BUZZ

Answerbag.com Your favorite Q&A site is on Facebook! Become a fan to connect with the ever-growing community of Answerbaggers, share your thoughts and find out what Answerbag's up to next!

Answerbag.com
Your favorite Q&A site is on Facebook! Become a fan to connect with the ever-growing community of Answerbaggers, share your thoughts and find out what Answerbag's up to next!