it happened again.

KJ kyle · **Posted:** Sun Dec 21, 2008 8:50 pm

well, the lib's not starting again. originally it was parked in my barn, where it happend the first time. i would start it, then run fine for 5 seconds and die no matter how much gas i gave it. after about 3 times, it locked me out completely, where the starter wouldnt even engage. i rolled it about 30 ft from the barn, and it fired right up. which led me to beleive it was the new remote control, motion lights interfering with the transponder now, 3 days later its parked in my drive about 200 ft away from the barn, and its at it again. but now that its out of range of the lights, im clueless. any help guys? btw its a 2006, 3.7, 4x4, with 20,000 miles. and no mods (other than the painted grille and debadged)

these pictures are with the key on accesory.

ATXKJ · **Posted:** Sun Dec 21, 2008 10:55 pm

my first thought is check the battery under load - it has to have enough voltage to turn on the computer - cranking the engine means nothing without the computer.

however the 3 times and locked out - sounds like you don't have the computer agreed upon key - i.e. was this a spare key that's been cut - but not had the codes matched?
The key programming is in the manual - but you have to have 2 good keys to program the third.

Diggerfreek · **Posted:** Sun Dec 21, 2008 11:55 pm

it is the security system. try disconnecting the battery for 5 minutes and reconnect. of the problem comes back, it is the wcm

Tokyojoe · **Posted:** Mon Dec 22, 2008 12:48 am

I go with check battery terminals. The movement could have jolted the terminals enough to get a good connection. Check for corrosion and tightness.

KJ kyle · **Posted:** Mon Dec 22, 2008 12:52 am

i was using the factory key, after it didnt work once, i tried the spare. neither worked. ill try the battery tomorrow

cluelessklewer · **Posted:** Mon Dec 22, 2008 1:58 am

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btw its a 2006, 3.7, 4x4, with 20,000 miles

i would take it to the dealership since its under warranty.. just a thought

KJ kyle · **Posted:** Mon Dec 22, 2008 2:24 am

well thats the problem, i bought it used, from a dealer who rebuilds salvage vehicles. i dont beleive i have a warrenty. i also didnt get an owners manuel

ATXKJ · **Posted:** Mon Dec 22, 2008 10:36 am

Owners manual - check the slot behind the glove box door but above the box - it's just for the manual and is not obvious

however if that's not there - download PDF at Jeep
http://www.jeep.com/en/owners/manuals/index.html

and if it has a Salvage title - there's no warranty - but if they just fixed damage and it wasn't salvage - it may still have warranty

DryBones · **Posted:** Mon Dec 22, 2008 11:15 am

Salvaged? Katrina leftover?

ATXKJ · **Posted:** Mon Dec 22, 2008 9:11 pm

DryBones wrote:

Salvaged? Katrina leftover?

my bet is someone tried to drive stock tires in the snow - slid & rolled
That's what Sir Sam's looked like and KJ kyle's in snow country

KJ kyle · **Posted:** Mon Dec 22, 2008 10:05 pm

there is no manuel in the little slot, it is a salvage title, and it was not a a katrina salvage. it was t boned on the passenger side rear corner. i tried disconnecting for 5 minutes and it wouldnt turn over, i waited a second, tried again and it fired right up. but now it drives with the security light on... I tried putting a scanner on it but i didnt have the updated chrysler scanner for CAN-MODs. so no luck there.

it happened again.

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