Hello all, Show I'm driving a 2004 Grand Cherokee Limited with approx. 95,000 miles. About two days ago I was out in the mountains and got back to my car from a hike and she would start, run for about two seconds and then stall out from what seemed to be a lack of fuel. All of my gauges were flat dead. After about two hours of messing around, I managed to get it started by spraying down the connections to the alternator with some contact cleaner. I don't know why this worked. The car ran normally to get me home. The next day, I had to go back to that same spot to look for something I had lost (all normal getting there), and when I got back in the car and started it; it did the same thing once, then started and ran. All was fine for about five miles, and then my gauges started going haywire. They would work normally and then drop off randomly, and not in unison. Various random warning lights were going on and off. Also, my drivers side window and door locks stopped functioning at this point, but would work when the gauges were working. There were a few other bugs, such as the cruise control and steering wheel mounted stereo controls not working. I immediately went home and parked it. Upon trying to start it again, it did the same thing...started strong, ran for about two seconds, then died from what seems to be a lack of fuel. I borrowed a code reader and got two codes which read as follows: P1696 - No CCD/J1850 Message From TCM. "No CCD/J1850 messages received from the electronic transmission control module (EATX) or the Asian transmission controller)" P1686 - No SKIM BUS Messages Received. "No CCD/J1850 messages received from the Smart Key Immobilizer Module (SKIM)" The smart key system seems to be the issue. My understanding is that the anti-theft system is operated by shutting off the fuel pumps, so this makes sense. Additionally I get the icon of a key with a line through it for on the dash when trying to start the car. What confuses me is the other issues showing up, the gauges dancing and various, seemingly unrelated electrical bugs. Could this be a result of issues with the ground strap? Could a loose ground strap be the root of all of the issues? If so, where could I find information on repairing it? My Haynes service manual is completely devoid of information on this. Thank you for your time and input. See
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What does the light in the dash of the circle that has a line throughWhat does the light in the Dash it has a circle with a line through it and a key that is lit up what does the symbol mean Is this a good question? Score 0 1 Answer
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 This has to do with the car security mode. you may have a problem with the chip in your key .The system is called Sentry Key Immobilizer Module (SKIM). (Also called SKIS) Your not going to be able to pull the codes yourself because the codes are not stored in the PCM. But in the SKIM Module itself. So a normal OBDII reader wont read the codes here http://wjjeeps.com/02gauge2.jpg Note #12 in diagram Hope this helps Was this answer helpful? Score 2 Stock XJ Cherokee Tech. All XJ Non-modified/stock questions go here XJ (84-01) yellow circle with key and slashCF Veteran Thread Starter
Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: central PA Posts: 3,144 Likes: 0 Year: 2000 Model: Cherokee Engine: 4.0 the yellow key with a circle around a slash thru the middle is up on my idiot lights....what does it mean? something with security system, since its a 2000? The following users liked this post: Senior Member
Join Date: May 2010 Location: MI 48642 Posts: 882 Likes: 0 Received 1 Like on 1 Post Year: 1996 Model: Cherokee Engine: 4.0 I can't find anything on it, but my owners manual has all the dummy light icons and what they mean. If you have yours, might be worth looking at. Newbie
Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Michigan Posts: 3 Likes: 0 Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts Year: 2001 Model: Cherokee My 01 xj has a key with a chip in it and if you use a key to start it that doesn't have the chip it will run for a second or two and then stop. The dash light you're asking about illuminates at this point. CF Veteran Thread Starter
Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: central PA Posts: 3,144 Likes: 0 Year: 2000 Model: Cherokee Engine: 4.0 thx for the info, but it went away now...ill check into it
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Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: shelley, idaho Posts: 667 Likes: 0 Received 1 Like on 1 Post Year: 1988 Model: Cherokee Engine: 242CID I-6 I would take it to be looked at my buddy zj did the same thing but he was out of town in the boonies and I had to tow him out to the local dealer and found out the chip in the key was going bad and it cost ithink 200 to reprogram vs 20 buck for a new aftermarket key Junior Member
Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Yakima, WA Posts: 89 Likes: 0 Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts Year: 1988 Model: Cherokee Engine: Straight 6 Are you using two different keys? It doesn't happen often but the chip in the keys can go bad (sometimes after being dropped other times for no explainable reason whatso ever). Chipped keys have been around long enough that some locksmiths can now make them (the equipment is spendy so not all of them are doing it). If you need to get a replacement call around and get price quotes. When I was looking into replacing one of my wife's car keys I found prices varied between $30-$100 per key. Replacement cost may also vary depending on how many working keys you currently have as well. In some cases working keys are used to code new keys. If you don't have a working key a special computer, which plugs into your car, is used to code new keys. If you are down to one chipped key get a second one made soon because if your last one dies you will be stranded and a tow or locksmith house call will be a lot more than the cost of the key. CF Veteran Thread Starter
Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: central PA Posts: 3,144 Likes: 0 Year: 2000 Model: Cherokee Engine: 4.0 chipped key, never even knew they used that tech in 2000 lol ill look into getting a spare, thanks for the info Newbie
Join Date: Nov 2018 Posts: 2 Likes: 0 Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts Model: Cherokee (XJ) Quote: Originally Posted by War Eagle the yellow key with a circle around a slash
thru the middle is up on my idiot lights....what does it mean? something with security system, since its a 2000? Newbie
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Join Date: Nov 2018 Posts: 1 Likes: 0 Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts Model: Cherokee (XJ) same idiot light on my 2002 Grand Cher. Now it cranks a few times then dies. It's gotta be a key chip prob, bc my husband bought almost identical one for parts and maybe mixed up the keys lol. Old fart with a wrench
Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Manlius, east of Syracuse, NY Posts: 14,398 Year: 2000 XJ Sport & WJ Laredo Model: Grand Cherokee (WJ) Engine: 4.0L This is the SKIM or Security Key Identification Module. There is a transmitter in the ring around the key lock that sends a inquiry to the key. The key then responds by transmitting it's embedded code. If the SKIM recognizes the code, it allows you to drive the car. If not, it will start, then shut down right away. If you have the 2 original keys, one grey and the other brown, you can self program additional keys. All aftermarket keys are black. The Skim will store up to 10 key codes. Without BOTH original keys, the dealer or an equipped locksmith has to program additional keys, at a cost of between $65-$100 each. Every key has it's own code built into it and the SKIM has to be programmed to accept it. I checked with Tru Value Hardware and they will cut me a key for $65 but I have to program it myself. This was for my 2000 WJ. My 2000 XJ doesn't have a SKIM so a key cost me $6.95. My 2000 Cherokee Sport doesn't have ABS, cruise, or a SKIM. I was told they were optional on my model and standard on the higher models Self programming a new key is easy. Put the one original key in, turn it on, then off and remove it. Put the second original key in, turn it on, then off and remove it. Then put the new key in and turn it on, and wait. The SKIM light will begin flashing. When it goes out, the key is programmed into the module. You can do the same for more keys if you want. The trick is you have to have BOTH original keys to do this. A new SKIM module, key tumbler, and 2 new keys are available as a unit if absolutely necessary. This doesn't solve the door lock problem however. Last edited by dave1123; 11-18-2018 at 07:35 PM. Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Saginaw Mi area Posts: 580 Likes: 0 Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts Year: 1994 Model: Cherokee Engine: 4.0 A few years ago, I had to buy a new blank key for my Buick. I measured the old key resistance ( so-called chip was a resistor ) And had the new on cut at a key shop.... Thread Thread Starter Forum Last Post soocom1 Modified XJ Cherokee Tech 27 11-30-2015 06:56 AM Jeremy Millner Stock XJ Cherokee Tech. All XJ Non-modified/stock questions go here 10 10-02-2015 03:21 PM john,k Stock Grand Cherokee Tech. All ZJ/WJ/WK Non-modified/stock questions go here! 4 09-27-2015 11:19 PM 02809bristol Stock XJ Cherokee Tech. All XJ Non-modified/stock questions go here 1 09-26-2015 01:02 PM Joshuapn Other Vehicles. Other Jeep models & cars and trucks of other makes 1 09-25-2015 09:16 PM Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests) How do you reset the anti theft system on a 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee?Press and hold the "Unlock" button on your remote, and then press and hold the "Panic" button while still holding "Unlock." Hold both buttons together for one second and release.
What does the key with a line through it mean?But, there's more… This one, which is an image of a key with a line drawn through it in yellow/amber, indicates that the key fob is not present or is malfunctioning. So, if the key fob is present, have your dealer or a locksmith repair or replace it.
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