I have a 2004 & after installing the new battery noflsh showed up, with no gauges or lights in dash working now. I cleaned termainals before installing new battery. I did hook up a 10amp battery charger at the time I was changing the battery. maybe that did it. thanks, Marvin

SOURCE: 2004 jeep grand cherokee will not start, dash

It takes very little voltage and amperage to operate dash gauges. You cannot rely on "seems" when it comes to the battery. A good battery should have standing voltage of at least 12v and be able to "snap back" from a fifteen second 200 amp load. Under load, the voltage should not drop lower than 9.5 volts. Have the battery charged and load tested before going anywhere else with this. then make sure connections are clean and tight. After you get it started, if battery was good, check starter draw and charging system operation. If it does not start, check power flow from key through neutral safety switch and starter relay to starter.

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SOURCE: Intermitent starting problems, 2004 Jeep Grand

check your starter...some have the ignition running threw starter solinoid

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The battery cables arent tight enough, and or the battery is not properly fastened down.
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SOURCE: dash lights out and gauges not working

Is your fuses are OK, then coudl be some harnesses loss connectiosn or a wiring broke problem. I have the ZJ Series Repair Manual (1993-1998) but weight around 33 Mb (only 8W Electical Wiring Section).

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